AVIS RENT A CAR INC
424B4, 1997-09-25
AUTO RENTAL & LEASING (NO DRIVERS)
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                                              Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4)
                                              Registration File No.: 333-28609
PROSPECTUS 

[LOGO - AVIS]
                              19,500,000 SHARES 
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                                 COMMON STOCK 

   All of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be sold by Avis Rent 
A Car, Inc. (the "Company"). A total of 15,600,000 shares (the "U.S. Shares") 
are being offered in the United States and Canada (the "U.S. Offering") by 
the underwriters of the U.S. Offering named herein (the "U.S. Underwriters") 
and 3,900,000 shares (the "International Shares") are being offered outside 
the United States and Canada (the "International Offering") by the managers 
of the International Offering named herein (the "Managers"). The initial 
public offering price and the underwriting discounts and commissions are 
identical for both the U.S. Offering and the International Offering 
(collectively, the "Offerings"). 

   Prior to the Offerings, there has been no public market for the Company's 
Common Stock. For a discussion of the factors that were considered in 
determining the initial public offering price, see "Underwriting." 

   The Company is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of HFS Incorporated 
("HFS"). Upon consummation of the Offerings, HFS will beneficially own 
approximately 30% of the then outstanding shares of the Company's Common 
Stock (approximately 27.5% if the over-allotment options granted to the U.S. 
Underwriters and the Managers are exercised in full). HFS has informed the 
Company that it has no present plans to reduce its ownership interest through 
sales or other dispositions. 

   The Common Stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock 
Exchange under the symbol "AVI," subject to official notice of issuance. 

   SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 11 FOR CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS 
RELEVANT TO AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON STOCK. 

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND 
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES 
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE 
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY 
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. 

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                                                UNDERWRITING 
                                   PRICE TO    DISCOUNTS AND     PROCEEDS TO 
                                    PUBLIC      COMMISSIONS(1)    COMPANY(2) 
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<S>                              <C>            <C>              <C>
Per Share ..................         $17.00          $0.977         $16.023 
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Total (3) ..................   $331,500,000     $19,051,500    $312,448,500 
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(1)    See "Underwriting" for indemnification arrangements with the U.S. 
       Underwriters and the Managers. 
(2)    Before deducting expenses payable by the Company estimated at 
       $2,500,000. 
(3)    The Company has granted the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers 30-day 
       options to purchase in the aggregate up to 2,925,000 additional shares 
       of Common Stock, solely to cover over-allotments, if any. If the 
       options are exercised in full, the total Price to Public, Underwriting 
       Discounts and Commissions and Proceeds to Company will be $381,225,000, 
       $21,909,225 and $359,315,775, respectively. See "Underwriting." 

   The U.S. Shares are offered by the several U.S. Underwriters, subject to 
prior sale, when, as and if delivered to and accepted by them and subject to 
certain conditions, including the approval of certain legal matters by 
counsel. The U.S. Underwriters reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or 
modify the U.S. Offering and to reject orders in whole or in part. It is 
expected that delivery of the U.S. Shares will be made against payment 
therefor on or about September 29, 1997, at the offices of Bear, Stearns & 
Co. Inc., 245 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10167. 

BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC. 
           GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. 
                       LEHMAN BROTHERS 
                                   MONTGOMERY SECURITIES 
                                                 ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY 
BLAYLOCK & PARTNERS, L.P.                                CHASE SECURITIES INC. 

                              September 23, 1997 

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                              PROSPECTUS SUMMARY 

   The following summary is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read 
in conjunction with, the more detailed information and the financial 
statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Prospectus. Unless 
the context otherwise requires, references in this Prospectus to (i) the 
"Company" refer to Avis Rent A Car, Inc. and its operating subsidiaries and 
predecessors, (ii) "ARACS" refer to Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., a wholly 
owned subsidiary of the Company, (iii) "HFS" refer to HFS Incorporated and 
its subsidiaries, (iv) the "Franchisor" refer to HFS Car Rental, Inc., a 
wholly owned subsidiary of HFS, and (v) "WizCom" refer to WizCom 
International Ltd., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of HFS. Unless 
otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, all information 
contained in this Prospectus (i) assumes that the over-allotment options are 
not exercised and (ii) gives effect to an 85,000 to 1 split of the Company's 
common stock currently outstanding and the authorization of additional shares 
of common stock and a new class of preferred stock, each of which will be 
effected immediately prior to the consummation of the Offerings. Statistical 
information contained herein with respect to the domestic car rental industry 
has been derived from publicly available sources, including trade 
publications, which the Company has not independently verified but believes 
to be reliable. 

   HFS owns all of the outstanding equity of the Franchisor which, in turn, 
owns the Avis worldwide vehicle rental system (the "Avis System"). The 
Franchisor has entered into a 50 year franchise agreement with the Company 
granting the Company the right to operate as a franchisee under the Avis 
System. WizCom, the owner of the data processing and information system used 
in connection with the vehicle rental business and which forms a part of the 
Avis System (the "Wizard System"), has entered into a 50 year computer 
services agreement with the Company with respect to its use of the Wizard 
System. 

                                 THE COMPANY 

   The Company is a holding company which, through its operating subsidiary, 
ARACS, operates the second largest general use car rental business in the 
world, based on total revenue and volume of rental transactions. The Company 
rents vehicles to business and leisure travelers through approximately 536 
rental locations in both airport and non-airport (downtown and suburban) 
markets in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. During 1996, the Company completed 
nearly 13 million rental transactions with a fleet that averaged 174,000 
vehicles and generated total revenue of approximately $1.9 billion, of which 
approximately 87% was derived from its operations in the United States. On 
August 20, 1997, the Company purchased The First Gray Line Corporation 
("First Gray Line"), the second largest Avis System franchisee in North 
America. 

   The Avis brand name is owned by the Franchisor and is licensed for use by 
its franchisees, including the Company, which is the largest Avis System 
franchisee in the world. As an Avis System franchisee, the Company has 
entered into certain arrangements with the Franchisor and its affiliates that 
requires the Company to make payments to the Franchisor and its affiliates, 
including monthly payments under the Master License Agreement consisting of a 
monthly base royalty of 3.0% of the Company's gross revenue and a 
supplemental royalty of 1.0% of gross revenue payable quarterly in arrears 
(which will increase 0.1% per year commencing in 1999 and in each of the 
following four years thereafter to a maximum of 1.5%). Until the fifth 
anniversary of the effective date of the Master License Agreement, the 
supplemental royalty or a portion thereof may be deferred if the Company does 
not attain certain financial targets. See "Relationship With HFS." The Avis 
System is comprised of approximately 4,200 rental locations, including 
locations at the largest airports and cities in the United States and 
approximately 160 other countries and territories, and a fleet of 
approximately 370,000 vehicles during the peak season, all of which are 
operated by franchisees. During 1996, the Company's 414 domestic rental 
locations produced approximately 77% of the Avis System's revenue in the 
United States, with the balance derived from 490 locations operated by 75 
other Avis System franchisees, of whom five (including First Gray Line) 
accounted for approximately 16% of the Avis System's U.S. revenue. The 
Company is the sole franchisee of the Avis System in the international 
markets in which it operates. The Avis System in Europe, Africa, part of Asia 
and the Middle East is operated under franchise by Avis Europe Ltd. ("Avis 
Europe"), which is not 

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affiliated with the Company. Management believes that the strong recognition 
of the Avis brand name, the breadth of the Avis System and the sophistication 
of the Wizard System enable the Company and other Avis System franchisees to 
provide consistent quality, pricing and service to business and leisure 
customers worldwide. 

   The domestic vehicle rental industry has experienced significant growth 
over the past five years. According to information provided by major U.S. 
airports, vehicle rental industry revenues have increased at a compound 
annual rate of approximately 11% since 1992. Management believes that factors 
such as increases in airline passenger traffic, increased business travel and 
demographic trends, among others, continue to expand the demand for rental 
vehicles. Based on concessionable revenues reported by 157 airports in the 
United States at which the Company operates, the Company has historically 
maintained the second leading market share in the industry, with a 25% share 
for 1996. The Company's network of airport rental locations, which it 
believes is among the nation's largest, accounted for approximately 85% of 
its domestic revenue in 1996. 

   The Company has historically targeted its marketing efforts toward 
business travelers, who accounted for approximately 61% of the Company's 
domestic revenue in 1996. The Company believes that business travelers, many 
of whom rent the Company's vehicles pursuant to agreements between the 
Company and their employers, have represented an important factor in the 
growth and stability of its business. While the Company continues to focus on 
business travelers, it intends to leverage its strong airport presence by 
expanding its marketing efforts toward the leisure travel market in order to 
increase its fleet utilization during non-peak business periods and extend 
the average length of its rentals. During 1996, leisure travelers accounted 
for approximately 39% of the Company's domestic revenue. 

   The Company utilizes the Wizard System, which it believes is one of the 
most sophisticated information management systems in the car rental industry. 
Key functions of the Wizard System include: (i) global reservations 
processing, (ii) rental agreement generation and administration and (iii) 
fleet accounting and control. The Company has also developed software 
applications that utilize the data gathered by the Wizard System and third 
party reservation systems to achieve centralized control of its major 
business operations. These applications include: (i) a yield management 
system that is designed to increase profit by controlling vehicle 
availability by length of rental and providing decision support for rate 
changes, (ii) a competitive rate information system that monitors industry 
rate changes by market on a daily basis at different vehicle rental locations 
and (iii) a business mix model that analyzes potential profit contribution 
data by segment based upon business mix and fleet optimization 
recommendations. 

   The Company is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Franchisor, 
which was acquired by HFS in October 1996 (the "Acquisition"). The Company is 
the successor to the car rental operations previously owned by the Franchisor 
and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Predecessor 
Companies"). HFS is a global provider of real estate and travel services with 
a base of approximately 100 million consumer contacts annually. It is the 
world's largest franchisor of real estate brokerage offices and lodging 
facilities and owns leading providers of timeshare exchange services, 
corporate relocation services, mortgage services for consumers and vehicle 
fleet management services. On May 27, 1997, HFS announced that it had entered 
into a merger agreement with CUC International Inc. ("CUC"). CUC is a leading 
member services and direct marketing organization offering shopping, travel, 
dining, vehicle purchasing, home buying and other services to approximately 
68 million consumer members worldwide. Upon consummation of the Offerings, 
HFS, through the Franchisor, will own approximately 30% of the then 
outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Company (approximately 27.5% if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full). 

                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE ACQUISITION 

   On August 20, 1997, the Company purchased (the "First Gray Line 
Acquisition") all of the outstanding capital stock of First Gray Line for 
approximately $210.0 million in cash, including expenses. The net proceeds 
from the Offerings will be used, among other things, to repay indebtedness 
incurred to finance the First Gray Line Acquisition. See "Use of Proceeds." 

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   First Gray Line was the second largest Avis System franchisee in North 
America with 70 locations in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. Its 
operations represented approximately 10% of the Avis System's domestic 
revenue in 1996. First Gray Line's principal operation is located at Los 
Angeles International Airport, one of the world's largest airport rental 
vehicle markets based on vehicle rental revenues. 

                                   STRATEGY 

   The Company's objective is to improve its profitability through a strategy 
that consists of the following key elements: 

   Capitalizing on Changing Industry Dynamics. The domestic car rental 
industry is beginning to emerge from a period during which rental rates did 
not keep pace with rising fleet and operating costs. Management believes that 
the current restructuring of ownership of the Company's major competitors 
will lead to an increased focus on profitability and shareholder return, 
rather than upon transaction volume and market share, and, ultimately, to 
more rational pricing behavior. Management intends to use its proprietary 
software applications, including its sophisticated yield management, rate 
information and business mix modeling systems, to capitalize upon the 
improving pricing and profit outlook in the industry. 

   Improving Business Mix and Fleet Utilization. Historically, the Company 
has capitalized on its strong network of airport rental locations by focusing 
its sales and marketing resources principally toward business travelers. 
While this has enabled the Company to leverage its overhead costs by 
capturing a large share of transaction volume at relatively few locations, 
fleet utilization historically has been characterized by peak business travel 
demand during the middle of the week and reduced demand during and 
immediately before and after the weekend. Management believes that the 
Company's substantial presence at the nation's leading airports provides it 
with the opportunity, without significant incremental cost, to capitalize on 
increased air travel by leisure travelers, who tend to initiate air travel 
during or close to the weekend. Accordingly, while continuing to concentrate 
on its core presence in the business travel market, the Company plans to 
increase its marketing efforts toward the leisure market in order to improve 
fleet utilization and extend the average length of rental. In addition, the 
Company believes that it can further enhance the utilization of its fleet 
during non-peak periods by selectively expanding its presence in non-airport 
markets through both internal growth and, if appropriate opportunities arise, 
acquisitions of other car rental operators including, where feasible, other 
Avis System franchisees. 

   Increasing Brand Loyalty Through Target Marketing. Management believes 
that the domestic car rental industry will become increasingly focused on 
such factors as customer service and loyalty. The customer base of the major 
domestic car rental companies, including the Company, has become increasingly 
diverse. Management plans to utilize the Company's proprietary software 
applications to analyze its extensive customer database to identify 
distinguishing characteristics and preferences of those customers who have 
been historically associated with its most profitable rental transactions and 
to focus its sales and marketing efforts and service features to attract 
additional customers with similar characteristics and preferences. Management 
believes that this analysis will enhance the quality of the car rental 
experience of such customers and increase their loyalty to the Avis brand. 

   Capitalizing on Cross Marketing and Other Synergistic Arrangements with 
HFS. The Company has initiated and is expanding cross marketing relationships 
with HFS's corporate relocation and resort timeshare exchange businesses, its 
lodging franchise systems, which include the Days Inn(Registered Trademark), 
Howard Johnson(Registered Trademark) and Ramada(Registered Trademark) brands, 
and its real estate brokerage franchise systems, including the CENTURY 
21(Registered Trademark) and Coldwell Banker(Registered Trademark) brands. As 
a result of the proposed merger of HFS and CUC, additional cross marketing 
opportunities with CUC's membership-based consumer services are expected to 
arise. The Company also expects to reduce its costs of purchasing media and 
other non-fleet goods and services through arrangements with HFS. 

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   The following sets forth a summary organizational chart for the Company 
immediately prior to the consummation of the Offerings. 

                                HFS Incorporated
                                        |
                                        |
                                  100%  |
                                        |
                                        |                100%
                         HFS Car Rental Holdings, Inc. ---------    WizCom   
                                        |                      International,
                                        |                            Ltd.    
                                  100%  |                     
                                        |              
                                    HFS Car              100%  
                                  Rental, Inc. --------------- Wizard Co., Inc.
                                        |                       
                                        |
                                        |
                             100% (a)   |
                                        |
                                        |
                                  AVIS RENT A            
                                   CAR, INC.             
                                        |
                             100%       |
                                        |
                                        |
                                        |
                                Avis Rent A Car
                                  System, Inc.
                              (including operating
                                 subsidiaries)
                               
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(a)     Upon consummation of the Offerings, HFS Car Rental, Inc. will own 
        approximately 30% of the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of 
        the Company (approximately 27.5% if the over-allotment options 
        granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are exercised in 
        full). 

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                                THE OFFERINGS 

Common Stock to be sold by the 
 Company: 

   U.S. Offering ..............  15,600,000 shares 

   International Offering .....   3,900,000 shares 
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     Total ....................  19,500,000 shares 
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Common Stock to be outstanding 
 after the Offerings ..........  28,000,000 shares(a) 

Use of Proceeds ...............  The net proceeds to the Company from the 
                                 Offerings are estimated to be approximately 
                                 $309.9 million (approximately $356.8 million 
                                 if the over-allotment options granted to the 
                                 U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
                                 exercised in full), after deducting 
                                 underwriting discounts and expenses related 
                                 to the Offerings. The Company expects that 
                                 approximately $210.0 million of the net 
                                 proceeds from the Offerings will be used to 
                                 repay amounts outstanding under the 
                                 Acquisition Credit Facility (as defined), 
                                 and certain acquisition expenses incurred to 
                                 complete the First Gray Line Acquisition. 
                                 The remaining net proceeds will be used to 
                                 prepay outstanding indebtedness. See "Use of 
                                 Proceeds" and "Business--The First Gray Line 
                                 Acquisition." 

New York Stock Exchange 
 ("NYSE") symbol ..............  AVI 
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(a)    Does not include 4,183,908 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance 
       under the Company's stock option plan (the "Stock Option Plan"), for 
       which options to purchase 3,460,674 shares will be outstanding upon 
       consummation of the Offerings. If the over-allotment options granted to 
       the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are exercised in full, 4,620,977 
       shares of Common Stock will be reserved for issuance under the Stock 
       Option Plan and options to purchase 3,822,191 shares will be 
       outstanding. See "Management -- Stock Option Plan." 

                                 RISK FACTORS 

   See "Risk Factors" for a discussion of certain risks that should be 
considered in connection with an investment in the Common Stock offered 
hereby. 

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                       SUMMARY PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA 
                (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 

   The summary pro forma financial data are derived from the Unaudited Pro 
Forma Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto 
included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The summary pro forma financial data 
give effect, as of January 1 of the earliest period presented, to (i) the 
Acquisition, (ii) the settlement of a net intercompany receivable with HFS 
and its affiliated companies, (iii) adjustments to reflect a 4% royalty fee 
pursuant to the Master License Agreement (as defined) with HFS, and (iv) the 
refinancing of substantially all of the Company's domestic fleet under 
facilities consisting of: (a) a $2.0 billion commercial paper program, (b) a 
$1.65 billion medium term notes program with maturities extending 3 and 5 
years and (c) a $470.0 million credit facility (collectively, the 
"Refinancing"). See "Description of Certain Indebtedness -- New Credit 
Facility." The "Pro Forma as Adjusted" net income and earnings per share 
amounts give effect, as of January 1 of the earliest period presented, to (i) 
the First Gray Line Acquisition and (ii) the Offerings and the application of 
the net proceeds therefrom. The pro forma adjustments are based upon 
available information and certain assumptions that management of the Company 
believes are reasonable. The pro forma financial data do not purport to 
represent the results of operations or the financial position of the Company 
which actually would have occurred had such events been consummated on the 
aforesaid dates. All of the pro forma financial data presented below should 
be read in conjunction with (i) the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements 
and related notes thereto, (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated 
Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and related notes 
thereto, (iii) the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements and 
related notes thereto, and (iv) "Selected Financial Data" and "Management's 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in 
each case included elsewhere in this Prospectus. 

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                                                                           SIX MONTHS 
                                                          YEAR ENDED          ENDED 
                                                      DECEMBER 31, 1996   JUNE 30, 1997 
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Statements of Operations Data: 
Revenue..............................................     $1,867,517        $945,647 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating....................................        818,432         398,548 
 Vehicle depreciation, net...........................        415,184         223,298 
 Vehicle lease charges...............................         29,208          10,833 
 Selling, general and administrative (a).............        419,597         196,463 
 Interest, net ......................................        183,461          89,702 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets 
  acquired...........................................          4,945           2,570 
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Income (Loss) before provision for income taxes .....         (3,310)         24,233 
Provision for income taxes...........................          2,897          11,206 
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Net income (loss) ...................................     $   (6,207)       $ 13,027 
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Pro Forma as Adjusted: 
 Net income .........................................     $    5,018        $ 20,101 
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 Earnings per share (b) .............................     $      .18        $    .72 
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(a)     Reflects a $74.7 million pro forma increase for the year ended 
        December 31, 1996 resulting from the net adjustment relating to a 4% 
        royalty fee payable to HFS. 
(b)     "Pro forma as Adjusted" earnings per share amounts were computed on 
        the basis of 28,000,000 shares of Common Stock, the number of shares 
        of Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to an 85,000 to 1 
        stock split to be effected immediately prior to the consummation of 
        the Offerings and the issuance of 19,500,000 shares of Common Stock 
        in the Offerings. 

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                            SUMMARY FINANCIAL DATA 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT AVERAGE REVENUE PER VEHICLE RENTAL TRANSACTION) 

   The summary financial data for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993 
are derived from the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
Company. The financial data for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 
and for the periods ended October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996 are derived 
from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The 
financial data for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 are 
derived from the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
Company. The financial data for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993 
and the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 are unaudited but, in 
the opinion of management, have been prepared on the same basis as the 
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and include all adjustments, 
consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair 
presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the 
periods presented. Results for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 
are not indicative of results for a full year. The pro forma Statements of 
Financial Position Data are derived from the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated 
Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Prospectus. The pro forma 
amounts give effect, to (i) the Refinancing and (ii) the settlement of a net 
intercompany receivable with HFS and its affiliated companies as if it had 
been consummated on June 30, 1997. The "Pro Forma as Adjusted" amounts give 
effect to (i) the First Gray Line Acquisition and (ii) the Offerings and the 
application of the net proceeds therefrom as if those transactions had been 
consummated on June 30, 1997. All of the financial data presented below 
should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and with the Audited 
Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto, the Unaudited 
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months ended June 30, 
1997 and related notes thereto and the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated 
Financial Statements and related notes thereto, in each case included 
elsewhere in this Prospectus. 

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                                                   PREDECESSOR COMPANIES (a) 
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                                          YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,              JANUARY 1, 1996
                                --------------------------------------------          TO       
                                   1992        1993       1994        1995     OCTOBER 16, 1996
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA: 
Revenue........................ $1,228,560  $1,333,477 $1,412,400  $1,615,951    $1,504,673 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating..............    621,838     646,821    664,993     724,759       650,750 
 Vehicle depreciation, net ....    142,602     208,090    266,637     324,186       275,867 
 Vehicle lease charges.........     57,666      49,633     42,778      86,916       100,318 
 Selling, general and 
  administrative (c)...........    204,927     222,629    252,024     269,434       283,180 
 Interest, net.................    123,362     114,036    128,898     145,199       120,977 
 Amortization of cost in 
  excess of net assets 
  acquired.....................      4,266       4,439      4,754       4,757         3,782 
                                ---------- ----------  ---------- ----------  ---------------- 
Income before provision for 
 income taxes..................     73,899      87,829     52,316      60,700        69,799 
Provision for income taxes ....      4,857      34,375     30,213      34,635        31,198 
                                ---------- ----------  ---------- ----------  ---------------- 
Net income .................... $   69,042  $   53,454 $   22,103  $   26,065    $   38,601 
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Pro Forma as Adjusted: (d) 
 Net income.................... 
 Earnings per share(e)......... 
SELECTED OPERATING DATA: 
Number of vehicle rental 
 locations at period end.......        582         656        576         541           550 
Peak number of vehicles during 
 period........................    146,630     151,964    150,966     167,511       196,077 
Average number of vehicles 
 during period.................    125,993     134,926    137,715     150,853       174,813 
Number of rental transactions 
 during period (in thousands)        9,076      10,003     10,577      11,544        10,272 
Average revenue per rental 
 transaction during period  ... $      135  $      133 $      134  $      140    $      146 

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                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

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                                            OCTOBER 17, 1996         COMBINED         PREDECESSOR 
                                          (DATE OF ACQUISITION)     YEAR ENDED       COMPANIES (a)     SIX MONTHS 
                                                    TO           DECEMBER 31, 1996   SIX MONTHS ENDED     ENDED 
                                             DECEMBER 31, 1996          (b)           JUNE 30, 1996   JUNE 30, 1997 
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA: 
Revenue........................                $362,844            $1,867,517          $887,566        $945,647 
Costs and expenses:            
 Direct operating..............                 167,682               818,432           390,125         398,548 
 Vehicle depreciation, net ....                  66,790               342,657           163,746         179,418 
 Vehicle lease charges.........                  22,658               122,976            60,862          69,025 
 Selling, general and          
  administrative (c)...........                  68,215               351,395           168,042         203,383 
 Interest, net.................                  34,212               155,189            73,153          68,343 
 Amortization of cost in       
  excess of net assets         
  acquired.....................                   1,026                 4,808             2,382           2,570 
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Income before provision for    
 income taxes..................                   2,261                72,060            29,256          24,360 
Provision for income taxes ....                   1,040                32,238            13,077          11,254 
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Net income ....................                $  1,221            $   39,822          $ 16,179        $ 13,106 
                                         ===================  =================== ================  ============= 
Pro Forma as Adjusted: (d)     
 Net income....................                                    $    5,018                          $ 20,101 
                                                              ===================                   ============= 
 Earnings per share(e).........                                    $      .18                          $    .72 
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SELECTED OPERATING DATA:                      
Number of vehicle rental       
 locations at period end.......                     546                   546               549             536   
Peak number of vehicles during                                                                                    
 period........................                 177,839               196,077           183,334         185,290   
Average number of vehicles                                                                                        
 during period.................                 172,461               174,226           165,767         174,993   
Number of rental transactions                                                                                     
 during period (in thousands)                     2,534                12,806             6,243           6,505   
Average revenue per rental                    
 transaction during period  ...                $    143            $      146          $    142        $    145 

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                                                                         PRO FORMA 
                                               ACTUAL      PRO FORMA    AS ADJUSTED 
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATA: 
Vehicles, net..............................  $2,312,109    $2,852,828    $3,145,122 
Total assets...............................   3,029,073     3,656,315     4,162,622 
Debt.......................................   2,183,769     2,837,874     2,956,474 
Stockholders' equity.......................      87,086        87,086       396,986 
Total liabilities and stockholders' 
 equity....................................   3,029,073     3,656,315     4,162,622 
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(a)    See Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
       Company. 
(b)    Presented on a combined twelve-month basis and include the results of 
       the Predecessor Companies for the period January 1, 1996 to October 16, 
       1996 and the results of the Company for the period October 17, 1996 
       (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996. See Note 1 to the Audited 
       Consolidated Financial Statements. 
(c)    The amounts for the periods October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to 
       December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997 include 
       charges from HFS. See Note 3 to the Audited Consolidated Financial 
       Statements. 
(d)    See Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements. 
(e)    "Pro forma as Adjusted" earnings per share amounts were computed on the 
       basis of 28,000,000 shares of Common Stock, the number of shares of 
       Common Stock outstanding after giving effect to an 85,000 to 1 stock 
       split to be effected immediately prior to the consummation of the 
       Offerings and the issuance of 19,500,000 shares of Common Stock in the 
       Offerings. 

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                                 RISK FACTORS 

   Prospective investors should consider carefully all of the information in 
this Prospectus and, in particular, should evaluate the following risks in 
connection with an investment in the Common Stock being offered hereby. 

FRANCHISEE STATUS; ROYALTY PAYMENTS; DEPENDENCE ON AVIS SYSTEM 

   As an Avis System franchisee, the Company must coordinate significant 
matters relating to the Company's growth and operational strategies with the 
Franchisor. Effective January 1, 1997, the Company was required to pay 
royalties to the Franchisor based upon the Company's revenue, not its 
profits, which could result in increasing royalty payments during a period of 
declining profits. On an unaudited pro forma basis, if the royalties had been 
charged to the Company beginning on October 17, 1996, net income for the 
period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 would have been reduced by $4.3 
million resulting in a pro forma net loss of $3.1 million. The royalties 
resulted in a charge to the Company for the six months ended June 30, 1997 of 
$37.8 million and resulted in a reduction in net income of approximately 
$20.4 million. The Company is required to maintain certain standards and meet 
certain guidelines relating to its operations. The Franchisor has the right 
to terminate the Company's franchise for certain violations of its franchise 
agreement, including, among others, certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, 
if the Company purports to transfer any rights or obligations thereunder 
without compliance with its terms, or if the Company fails, refuses or 
neglects to promptly pay monies owing to the Franchisor, WizCom or HFS on 
three or more occasions and upon the occurrence of a Change of Control Event. 
A Change of Control Event (as more fully defined herein) refers to any 
transaction pursuant to which (a) a party other than HFS or its affiliates 
acquires control of specified percentages of the voting stock of the Company, 
(b) another corporation merges into the Company or the Company merges into or 
consolidates with another corporation, (c) the Company sells or otherwise 
conveys substantially all of its assets or (d) a majority of the Board of 
Directors leaves office during any two year period. Any such termination 
would have a material adverse effect on the Company. See "Relationship with 
HFS -- Master License Agreement." 

LEVERAGE; LIMITATIONS UPON LIQUIDITY; CAPITAL RAISING; INTEREST RATE RISK 

 Leverage 

   At June 30, 1997, the Company had approximately $2.2 billion of 
indebtedness outstanding, of which approximately $2.2 billion was incurred 
for fleet financing and secured by purchased vehicles. At June 30, 1997, the 
Company had approximately $900.0 million of additional credit availability 
under its fleet financing facilities. On a pro forma basis, at June 30, 1997, 
after giving effect to the Refinancing, the Company had approximately $2.8 
billion of debt outstanding which included approximately $553.5 million of 
debt related to vehicles which were previously accounted for as operating 
leases. In addition, on a pro forma basis, at June 30, 1997, the Company had 
approximately $1.1 billion of additional credit available. This high level of 
indebtedness could have important consequences to the Company's operations, 
including: (i) the potential limitation on the Company's ability to obtain 
additional financing for certain purposes, (ii) the commitment of a 
substantial portion of the Company's cash flow from operations to debt 
service and (iii) the limitation of the Company's ability to react to changes 
in the vehicle rental industry and general economic conditions. 

 Restrictions Imposed by Indebtedness 

   The agreements with the Company's lenders include a number of significant 
covenants that, among other things, restrict its ability to dispose of 
non-fleet assets, incur additional indebtedness, create liens, pay dividends, 
enter into certain investments or acquisitions, repurchase or redeem capital 
stock, engage in mergers or consolidations or engage in certain transactions 
with affiliates and otherwise restrict corporate activities. Certain of these 
agreements also require the Company to maintain specified financial ratios. A 
breach of any of these covenants or the inability of the Company to maintain 
the required financial ratios could result in a default in respect of the 
related indebtedness. In the event of a default, the lenders could elect, 
among other options, to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued 
interest 

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and other fees, to be immediately due and payable, failing which the lenders 
could proceed against the collateral securing that indebtedness. See 
"--Dividends." 

 Availability of Financing; Requirements for Capital 

   The Company depends upon third-party financing to purchase its fleet 
vehicles. Continued availability of such financing upon favorable terms is 
critical to the Company's operations. Since a substantial portion of such 
financing is obtained in connection with Repurchase Programs, a significant 
change in the financial condition of the vehicle manufacturers, particularly 
General Motors Corporation ("GM") and Chrysler Corporation ("Chrysler"), 
would significantly affect the Company's ability to obtain such financing on 
favorable terms. In addition, under the terms of certain of the Company's 
credit facilities, including the Company's fleet financing arrangements, the 
failure of a repurchase party (such as GM or Chrysler) to maintain an 
investment grade rating for its own senior debt or the bankruptcy of a 
repurchase party or any other event that has a material adverse effect on the 
repurchase party's ability to perform, or upon a material default of a 
repurchase party under a Repurchase Program, may result in termination of the 
Company's credit lines for the purchase of vehicles from such repurchase 
party, a requirement to repay a portion of the indebtedness that is secured 
by vehicles purchased from that repurchase party and removal of those 
vehicles from the applicable collateral pool for such facilities. The 
inability of the Company to obtain fleet financing on favorable terms would 
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition and 
results of operations. 

 Interest Rate Risk 

   The Company has developed an interest rate management policy, including a 
target mix for average fixed rate and floating rate indebtedness on a 
consolidated basis. However, an increase in interest rates may have a 
material adverse impact on the Company's profitability. Approximately 44% of 
the Company's outstanding debt at August 1, 1997 was interest rate sensitive 
and had a weighted average interest rate at such date of 5.9%. See 
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources" and "Description of Certain 
Indebtedness." 

IMPORTANCE OF MANUFACTURERS' REPURCHASE PROGRAMS 

   At June 30, 1997, approximately 92% of the vehicles in the Company's 
rental fleet were covered by vehicle manufacturers' repurchase programs (the 
"Repurchase Programs"). Under a Repurchase Program, a buyer, such as the 
Company, agrees to purchase a specified minimum number of vehicles directly 
from franchised dealers of the manufacturer at a specified price and the 
manufacturer agrees to buy those vehicles back from the buyer at a future 
date at a price that is based upon the capitalized cost of the vehicles less 
an agreed-upon depreciation factor and, in certain cases, an adjustment for 
damage and/or excess mileage. The Repurchase Programs limit the Company's 
risk of a decline in the residual value of its fleet and enable the Company 
to fix its depreciation expense in advance. Vehicle depreciation is the 
largest cost factor in the Company's vehicle rental operations. The Company 
could be adversely affected if automobile manufacturers reduce the 
availability of Repurchase Programs or related incentives. See "--Dependence 
on GM" and "Business -- Fleet Acquisition and Management." 

   The Company could be at a competitive disadvantage if U.S. automobile 
manufacturers selectively restrict eligibility to participate in their 
Repurchase Programs. Certain U.S. automobile manufacturers have direct or 
indirect equity stakes in certain of the major domestic car rental companies, 
and each of these companies maintains a close relationship with one or more 
U.S. automobile manufacturers. At June 1, 1997, Ford Motor Company ("Ford") 
owned a controlling interest in The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz") and a 
minority interest in Budget Rent A Car Corporation ("Budget") and Chrysler 
had equity interests in Dollar Rent a Car Systems, Inc. ("Dollar") and 
Thrifty Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc. ("Thrifty"). Any effort by GM to reduce the 
scope of the Company's GM Repurchase Program could adversely affect the 
Company's ability to compete with those of its competitors whose access to 
similar programs is not reduced or that have well established alternative 
vehicle disposition facilities. 

INCREASING PRICE OF VEHICLES 

   In recent years, the average price of new cars has increased. From time to 
time, automobile manufacturers sponsor sales incentive programs that tend to 
lower the average cost of vehicles for fleet 

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purchasers such as the Company. The Company anticipates that new vehicle 
prices will continue to increase, and there can be no assurance that sales 
incentive programs will remain available, that the Company will be able to 
effectively control the average cost of its fleet by purchasing a mix of less 
expensive vehicles or that, because of competitive pressures, the Company 
will be able to pass on the increased cost of vehicles to its rental 
customers. 

DEPENDENCE ON GM 

   GM, through its franchised dealers, has been the Company's principal 
supplier of vehicles for nearly twenty years. From 1989 until the date of the 
Acquisition, GM was a minority shareholder of the Company. The number of 
vehicles purchased by the Company varies from year to year. In model year 
1996, approximately 83% of the Company's vehicle fleet purchases in the 
United States consisted of GM vehicles. In model year 1997, approximately 69% 
of the Company's vehicle fleet purchases in the United States are expected to 
consist of GM vehicles. During the term of the agreement, at least 51% of the 
Company's domestic fleet must consist of GM vehicles. Shifting significant 
portions of fleet purchases to other manufacturers would require lead time. 
As a result, GM's inability to supply the Company with the planned number and 
type of vehicles could have a material adverse effect on the Company's 
financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if GM is not able 
to offer competitive terms and conditions and the Company is not able to 
purchase sufficient quantities of vehicles from other automobile 
manufacturers on competitive terms and conditions, then the Company may be 
forced to purchase vehicles at higher prices or on otherwise less favorable 
terms. Such a situation could adversely affect the Company's results of 
operations through increased vehicle acquisition and depreciation costs if it 
is unable to pass these costs on to its customers through increases in rental 
rates. See "Business -- Fleet Acquisition and Management." 

AVAILABILITY AND PRICE OF FUEL 

   The Company's operations could be adversely affected by limitations on 
fuel supplies, the imposition of mandatory allocations or rationing of fuel 
or significant increases in fuel prices. A severe and protracted disruption 
of fuel supplies or significant increases in fuel prices could materially 
adversely affect the Company's operating results. 

DEPENDENCE ON AIR TRAVEL INDUSTRY 

   In 1996, approximately 85% of the Company's revenue from its domestic 
operations was generated at its airport rental locations. A sustained 
material decrease in airline passenger traffic in the United States could 
have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations. Events 
that could reduce airline passenger traffic include, in addition to a general 
economic downturn (discussed below), labor unrest, airline bankruptcies and 
consolidations, substantially higher air fares, the outbreak of war, 
high-profile crimes against tourists and incidents of terrorism. 

RISK OF ECONOMIC DOWNTURN 

   The Company's results of operations are affected by certain economic 
factors, including the level of economic activity in the markets in which it 
operates. A decline in economic activity either in the United States or in 
international markets may adversely affect the Company. In the vehicle rental 
business, a decline in economic activity typically results in a decline in 
both business and leisure travel, and accordingly a decline in the volume of 
vehicle rental transactions. In the case of a decline in vehicle rental 
activity, the Company may reduce rental rates to meet competitive pressures, 
which could adversely affect the Company's results of operations. A decline 
in economic activity also may have an adverse effect on residual values 
realized on the disposition of those of the Company's vehicles that are not 
covered by Repurchase Programs. At June 30, 1997, the Company was subject to 
residual risk with respect to 8% of the vehicles in its fleet. 

SEASONALITY 

   The Company's third quarter, which covers the peak summer travel months, 
has historically been its strongest, accounting in 1996 for approximately 28% 
and 53% of the Company's revenue and pre-tax 

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income, respectively. Any occurrence that disrupts travel patterns during the 
summer period could have a material adverse effect on the Company's annual 
operating results. The Company's first quarter is generally its weakest 
because of reduced leisure travel and the greater potential for adverse 
weather conditions. Many of the Company's operating expenses, such as rent, 
insurance and personnel, are fixed and cannot be reduced during periods of 
decreased rental demand. As a result, there can be no assurance that the 
Company would have sufficient liquidity under all conditions. See 
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations -- Seasonality." 

COMPETITION 

   The vehicle rental industry is characterized by intense competition, 
particularly with respect to price and service. In addition, recent changes 
in ownership of a number of the major domestic vehicle rental companies could 
further intensify competition. See "Business --Industry Overview" and 
"Business -- Competition." In any geographic market, the Company may 
encounter competition from national, regional and local vehicle rental 
companies. The Company's main competitors for vehicle rentals are Hertz, 
Budget, Alamo Rent-a-Car Inc. ("Alamo"), National Car Rental System, Inc. 
("National"), Dollar, Enterprise Rent a Car ("Enterprise") and Thrifty. 

   From time to time, either because of overcapacity or reduced demand, the 
major vehicle rental companies have been subject to industry-wide price 
pressures, and the Company has, on such occasions, adjusted its rental rates 
in response to such pressures. The Company has taken steps to address its 
fixed cost structure to improve its overall competitive position and industry 
overcapacity has declined. However, a recurrence of oversupply or a marked 
reduction in overall demand could adversely affect the Company's ability to 
maintain or increase its rental rates. 

REGULATION OF LOSS DAMAGE WAIVERS 

   A significant source of profits for the vehicle rental industry has been 
the sale of loss damage waivers, by which rental companies agree to relieve a 
customer from financial responsibility arising from vehicle damage incurred 
during the rental period. Approximately 3.6% of the Company's total revenue 
during 1996 was generated by the sale of loss damage waivers. The U.S. House 
of Representatives has from time to time considered legislation that would 
regulate the conditions under which loss damage waivers may be sold by 
vehicle rental companies. House Bill H.R. 175, introduced in January 1995, 
seeks to prohibit the imposition of liability on renters for loss of, or 
damage to, rented vehicles, except in certain circumstances, and would 
prohibit the sale of loss damage waivers. To date, no action has been taken 
on this bill. In addition, approximately 40 states have considered 
legislation affecting loss damage waivers. To date, 24 states have enacted 
legislation regulating the sale of loss damage waivers, most of which 
requires disclosure to each customer at the time of rental that damage to the 
rented vehicle may be covered by the customer's personal automobile insurance 
and that loss damage waivers may not be necessary. In addition, in the late 
1980's, New York and Illinois enacted legislation which eliminated the 
Company's right to offer loss damage waivers for sale and limited potential 
customer liability to $100 and $200, respectively. The Illinois legislature 
has passed legislation increasing the limit on potential customer liability 
to the fair market value of the vehicle or the cost of the repairs, whichever 
is less. The legislation is awaiting the approval of the Governor of 
Illinois. Adoption of national or additional state legislation affecting or 
limiting the sale of loss damage waivers could result in the loss of this 
revenue source and additional limitations on potential customers' liability 
could increase the Company's costs. 

ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS INHERENT IN ON-SITE PETROLEUM STORAGE 

   Approximately 241 of the Company's domestic and international facilities 
contain tanks for the storage of petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel 
fuel and waste oils. At approximately 213 of the Company's locations, one or 
more of these tanks are located underground. The Company maintains an 
environmental compliance program that includes the replacement of steel tanks 
and the implementation of required technical and operational procedures 
designed to minimize the potential for leaks and spills, maintenance of 
records and the regular testing of tank systems for tightness. However, there 
can be no assurance that these tank systems will at all times remain free 
from leaks or that the use of these tanks 

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will not result in spills. In addition, historical operations at certain of 
the Company's properties, including activities relating to automobile and bus 
maintenance, may have resulted in leaks or spills to soil or groundwater. Any 
such leak or spill, depending on such factors as the material involved, 
quantity and environmental setting, could result in interruptions to the 
Company's operations and expenditures that could have a material adverse 
effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition. At 
certain facilities, the Company presently is remediating soil and groundwater 
contamination. Based on currently available information, the Company does not 
believe that the related expenditures will be material. In the United States, 
Canada and Puerto Rico, the Company carries environmental impairment 
liability coverage with annual limits of $4.0 million per site and $4.0 
million in the aggregate per site and a deductible generally of $250,000 
against liability to third parties and clean-up costs, but does not cover 
business interruption in the Company's own operations. 

UNINSURED LIABILITY RISK 

   The Company's business exposes it to claims for personal injury, death and 
property damage resulting from the use of the vehicles rented by the Company. 
The Company either self-insures or maintains coverage for such risk up to 
$1.0 million per occurrence in its countries of operation and maintains 
insurance with unaffiliated carriers in excess of such level up to $200.0 
million per occurrence. There can be no assurance that the Company will not 
be exposed to uninsured liability at levels in excess of historical levels 
resulting from multiple payouts or otherwise, that liabilities in respect of 
existing or future claims will not exceed the level of the Company's 
insurance, that the Company will have sufficient capital available to pay any 
uninsured claims or that insurance with unaffiliated carriers will continue 
to be available to the Company on economically reasonable terms. See 
"Business -- Insurance" and "--Legal Proceedings." 

FUTURE SALES OF COMMON STOCK BY HFS 

   Subject to applicable federal securities laws and the restrictions set 
forth below, after completion of the Offerings, HFS may sell any or all of 
the shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by it or distribute any or all 
of such shares of Common Stock to its stockholders. Sales or distributions by 
HFS of substantial amounts of Common Stock in the public market or to its 
stockholders, or the perception that such sales or distributions could occur, 
could adversely affect prevailing market prices for the Common Stock. HFS has 
advised the Company that its current intent is to continue to hold all of the 
Common Stock beneficially owned by it following the Offerings. However, HFS 
is not subject to any contractual obligation to retain its interest, except 
that HFS and the Company have agreed, subject to certain limited exceptions, 
not to sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock for a period 
of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus without the prior written 
consent of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. See "Underwriting." As a result, there 
can be no assurance concerning the period of time during which HFS will 
maintain its beneficial ownership of Common Stock owned by it following the 
Offerings. HFS will have registration rights with respect to the shares of 
Common Stock owned by it following the Offerings, which would facilitate any 
future disposition. See "Relationship with HFS -- Registration Rights 
Agreement" and "Shares Eligible for Future Sale." 

CERTAIN ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS 

   Certain provisions of Delaware law, the Company's Amended and Restated 
Certificate of Incorporation and the Company's Amended and Restated By-laws 
could delay or impede the removal of incumbent directors and could make it 
more difficult for a third party to acquire, or could discourage a third 
party from attempting to acquire, control of the Company. Such provisions 
could limit the price that certain investors might be willing to pay in the 
future for shares of the Common Stock. In addition, shares of preferred stock 
may be issued by the Board of Directors of the Company without stockholder 
approval on such terms and conditions, and having such rights, privileges and 
preferences, as the Board of Directors may determine. The rights of the 
holders of the Common Stock will be subject to, and may be adversely affected 
by, the rights of the holders of any preferred stock that may be issued in 
the future. The Company has no current plans to issue any shares of preferred 
stock. See "Description of Capital Stock -- Preferred 

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Stock" and "Descriptions of Capital Stock -- Section 203." The Franchisor has 
the right to terminate the Company's franchise upon a Change of Control Event 
which would discourage a third party from acquiring control of the Company. 
See "Relationship with HFS --Master License Agreement." 

LACK OF PUBLIC MARKET FOR COMMON STOCK; DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC OFFERING 
PRICE 

   Prior to the Offerings, there has been no public market for the Common 
Stock. Although the Common Stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE, 
subject to official notice of issuance, there can be no assurance as to the 
development or liquidity of any trading market for the Common Stock or that 
investors in the Common Stock will be able to resell their shares at or above 
the initial public offering price. The initial public offering price for the 
shares of Common Stock will be determined through negotiations between the 
Company and representatives of the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers, and 
may not be indicative of the market price of the Common Stock after the 
Offerings. See "Underwriting." 

DILUTION 

   Purchasers of the Common Stock will experience immediate and substantial 
dilution in net tangible book value per share of Common Stock from the 
initial offering price. See "Dilution." 

RELATIONSHIP WITH HFS; POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST 

   HFS's continuing beneficial ownership of the Company's Common Stock, and 
the ownership of HFS common stock by directors or officers of the Company or 
their service as directors or officers of both the Company and HFS, could 
create conflicts of interest when those directors and officers are faced with 
decisions that could have different implications for the Company and HFS, 
including potential acquisitions of businesses, the issuance of additional 
securities, the election of new or additional directors, the payment of 
dividends by the Company and other matters. The Company has not instituted 
any formal plan or arrangement to address potential conflicts of interest 
that may arise among the Company, HFS and their affiliates. However, under 
Delaware corporate law, officers and directors of the Company owe fiduciary 
duties to the Company and its stockholders. See "Relationship with HFS." 

   The Company is party to various agreements with HFS and its subsidiaries 
that were entered into when HFS beneficially owned all of the outstanding 
Common Stock of the Company. While these agreements, including the Company's 
franchise agreement with the Franchisor, were not negotiated on an arms' 
length basis, these agreements, taken together, are generally consistent with 
other agreements HFS has negotiated with third parties. In addition, the 
Company is required to pay the Franchisor royalties based on a percentage of 
the Company's revenue, not its profits. As a result, the Company's strategy 
to increase profitability may conflict with the Franchisor's interest in 
increasing revenue. See "Relationship with HFS -- Master License Agreement." 

DIVIDENDS 

   The Company does not anticipate paying any cash dividends on its Common 
Stock in the foreseeable future. The New Credit Facility (as defined) 
prohibits the payment of cash dividends until the fiscal year ending December 
31, 1998 and, thereafter, permits the payment of dividends only if the 
Company meets a minimum leverage ratio, the amount of such dividend does not 
exceed a designated percentage of the Company's cash flow and no default 
exists under the New Credit Facility. See "Dividend Policy." 

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              SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

   Certain statements contained herein under "Prospectus Summary," "Risk 
Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results of Operations" and "Business" including, without limitation, those 
concerning (i) the Company's strategy, (ii) the Company's expansion plans, 
(iii) the Company's capital expenditures, (iv) the percentage of vehicles 
expected to be acquired from GM in the future, (v) the terms upon which 
vehicles will be acquired, (vi) the development of the Company's strategic 
information system and (vii) the cross-marketing opportunities with HFS and 
CUC, contain certain forward-looking statements concerning the Company's 
operations, economic performance and financial condition. Because such 
statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ 
materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking 
statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not 
limited to, those discussed under "Risk Factors." 

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                               USE OF PROCEEDS 

   The net proceeds to the Company from the Offerings are estimated to be 
approximately $309.9 million (approximately $356.8 million if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full), after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated 
expenses related to the Offerings. The Company expects that approximately 
$210.0 million of the net proceeds from the Offerings will be used to repay 
amounts outstanding under the Acquisition Credit Facility which was entered 
into in connection with the First Gray Line Acquisition and certain 
acquisition expenses. The Company entered into a credit agreement dated as of 
August 19, 1997 (the "Acquisition Credit Facility") with ARACS, the lenders 
party thereto (the "Lenders") and The Chase Manhattan Bank, as administrative 
agent. The Company borrowed $200.0 million pursuant to the Acquisition Credit 
Facility at an interest rate equal to the rate for loans in the London 
interbank market as determined therein plus a margin of 0.225%. The 
Acquisition Credit Facility matures on November 19, 1997, but the borrowings 
thereunder are required to be prepaid prior to such date out of the net cash 
proceeds of the Offerings. The remaining net proceeds will be used to prepay 
approximately $99.9 million of indebtedness under debt instruments bearing 
interest, at a weighted average interest rate of 5.63% as of June 30, 1997, 
with maturities not in excess of 90 days. See "Business -- The First Gray 
Line Acquisition." 

                               DIVIDEND POLICY 

   The Company anticipates that for the foreseeable future all earnings will 
be retained for use in its business and does not anticipate paying cash 
dividends. Any future declaration and payment of dividends will be subject to 
the discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and subject to 
certain limitations under the General Corporate Law of the State of Delaware. 
The timing, amount and form of dividends, if any, will depend, among other 
things, on the Company's results of operations, financial condition, cash 
requirements and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors of 
the Company. The Company, as a holding company, will be dependent on the 
earnings and cash flow of, and dividends and distributions from, ARACS to pay 
any cash dividends or distributions on the Common Stock. In addition, the 
Company's ability to pay cash dividends is restricted under various of its 
debt instruments. See "Risk Factors -- Dividends," "Business -- Regulatory 
Matters," "Description of Certain Indebtedness" and "Management's Discussion 
and Analysis of Financial Condition -- Liquidity and Capital Resources." 

   Prior to the acquisition by HFS of the parent of the Company's Predecessor 
Company in October 1996, the Company's Predecessor Company paid dividends to 
its parent of $1.4 million and $8.7 million during 1996 and 1995, 
respectively, which are not indicative of those that may be paid by the 
Company in the future. 

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                                   DILUTION 

   At June 30, 1997, the Company had a net tangible book value (deficiency) 
of approximately $(112.0) million, or $(13.17) per share. "Net tangible book 
value" per share represents net tangible assets (total assets less 
liabilities and cost in excess of net assets acquired) of the Company on a 
consolidated basis, divided by the total number of shares outstanding before 
the Offerings (after giving effect to an 85,000 to 1 stock split). Without 
taking into account any changes in net tangible book value after June 30, 
1997, other than to give effect to the Offerings and the application of the 
estimated net proceeds therefrom, the pro forma net tangible book value of 
the Common Stock as of June 30, 1997 would have been approximately $198.0 
million, or $7.07 per share. The following table gives effect to the 
Offerings as if they had occurred at June 30, 1997 and illustrates the 
immediate increase in net tangible book value of $20.24 per share to the 
Franchisor and an immediate dilution of $9.93 per share to new investors: 

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Public offering price per share......................              $17.00 
                                                                 -------- 
Net tangible book value (deficiency) per share as of 
 June 30, 1997 ..................   ..................  $(13.17) 
Increase in net tangible book value per share 
 attributable to the Offerings.......................     20.24 
                                                      ---------- 
Pro forma net tangible book value per share as of 
 June 30, 1997, after giving effect to the Offerings                 7.07 
                                                                 -------- 
Immediate dilution per share to new investors in the 
 Offerings...........................................               $9.93 
                                                                 ======== 
</TABLE>

   The calculation in the table above excludes 4,183,908 shares reserved for 
issuance under the Stock Option Plan (4,620,977 shares if the over-allotment 
options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are exercised in 
full). See "Management -- Stock Option Plan." 

   The following table sets forth as of June 30, 1997, on a pro forma basis, 
the respective positions of the Franchisor and new investors with respect to 
the number of shares of Common Stock purchased from the Company, the total 
consideration paid therefor and the average price paid per share, at the 
public offering price of $17.00 per share. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              
                            SHARES                  TOTAL CONSIDERATION       
                 ----------------------------- -----------------------------   AVERAGE   
                                  APPROXIMATE                   APPROXIMATE   PRICE PER  
                     NUMBER       PERCENTAGE       AMOUNT       PERCENTAGE      SHARE    
                 -------------- -------------  -------------- -------------  -----------
<S>              <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
New Investors  .   19,500,000          70%      $331,500,000         82%        $17.00 
The Franchisor      8,500,000(a)       30         75,000,000         18           8.82 
                 -------------- -------------  -------------- ------------- 
  Total.........   28,000,000         100%      $406,500,000        100%         14.52 
                 ============== =============  ============== =============
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(a)    Reflects an 85,000 to 1 stock split to be effected immediately prior to 
       the consummation of the Offerings. 

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                                CAPITALIZATION 

   The following table sets forth the capitalization of the Company as of 
June 30, 1997 (a) on an actual basis, (b) as adjusted to give effect to (i) 
the Refinancing, (ii) additional indebtedness related to vehicles previously 
accounted for as operating leases and (iii) the settlement of a net 
intercompany receivable with HFS and its affiliated companies and the 
application of the net proceeds therefrom to reduce indebtedness and (c) as 
further adjusted to give effect to the sale of the shares of Common Stock 
offered hereby and application of the estimated net proceeds therefrom as 
described under "Use of Proceeds." This table should be read in conjunction 
with the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company 
included elsewhere in this Prospectus. See "Management's Discussion and 
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and 
Capital Resources." 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            AS OF JUNE 30, 1997 
                                                 ----------------------------------------- 
                                                                              AS FURTHER 
                                                   ACTUAL(a)    AS ADJUSTED    ADJUSTED 
                                                 ------------ -------------  ------------ 
                                                          (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                              <C>          <C>            <C>  
Debt: 
 Vehicle Financing--Short-term .................  $1,954,987    $  908,805    $1,027,405 
 Vehicle Financing--Term Notes .................          --     1,650,000     1,650,000 
 Vehicle Financing--Subordinated ...............      69,713            --            -- 
 Debt of foreign subsidiaries ..................     138,067       138,067       138,067 
 Other debt ....................................      21,002       141,002       141,002 
                                                 ------------ -------------  ------------ 
  Total debt ...................................   2,183,769     2,837,874     2,956,474 
                                                 ------------ -------------  ------------ 
Stockholders' equity: 
 Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, 20,000,000 
  shares authorized; none issued(d) ............          --            --            -- 
 Common Stock, $.01 par value, 100,000,000 
  shares authorized; 8,500,000 shares issued 
  and outstanding, actual and as adjusted; 
  28,000,000 shares issued, as further 
  adjusted(b)(c)(d) ............................          85            85           280 
 Additional paid-in capital(c) .................      74,915        74,915       384,620 
 Retained earnings .............................      14,290        14,290        14,290 
 Foreign currency translation adjustment  ......      (2,204)       (2,204)       (2,204) 
                                                 ------------ -------------  ------------ 
  Total stockholders' equity....................      87,086        87,086       396,986 
                                                 ------------ -------------  ------------ 
   Total capitalization ........................  $2,270,855    $2,924,960    $3,353,460 
                                                 ============ =============  ============ 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(a)    Excludes $254.0 million of subordinated vehicle financing due to an 
       affiliate of HFS. 
(b)    Excludes 4,183,908 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under 
       the Stock Option Plan (4,620,977 shares if the over-allotment options 
       granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are exercised in 
       full). See "Management -- Stock Option Plan." 
(c)    The actual number of shares issued and outstanding and additional 
       paid-in capital as of June 30, 1997 have been restated to reflect the 
       85,000 to 1 stock split to be effected immediately prior to the 
       consummation of the Offerings. 
(d)    Reflects an increase in the number of authorized shares of Common Stock 
       and Preferred Stock to be effected immediately prior to the 
       consummation of the Offerings. 

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                           SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT AVERAGE REVENUE PER VEHICLE RENTAL TRANSACTION) 

   The selected financial data for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993 
are derived from the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
Company. The financial data for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 1995 
and for the periods ended October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996, are derived 
from the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company. The 
financial data for the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 are 
derived from the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
Company. The financial data for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993 
and the six month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 are unaudited but, in 
the opinion of management, have been prepared on the same basis as the 
audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments, 
consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for fair 
presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the 
periods presented. Results for the six months ended June 30, 1996 and 1997 
are not indicative of results for a full year. All of the financial data 
presented below should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion 
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and with the 
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto and the 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the six months 
ended June 30, 1997 and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this 
Prospectus. 

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                     PREDECESSOR COMPANIES(a) 
                                                  --------------------------------------------------------------- 
                                                            YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,              JANUARY 1, 1996
                                                  ---------------------------------------------         TO       
                                                     1992        1993       1994        1995     OCTOBER 16, 1996
                                                  ---------- ----------  ---------- ----------  -----------------
<S>                                               <C>        <C>         <C>        <C>         <C>
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA: 
Revenue.......................................... $1,228,560  $1,333,477 $1,412,400  $1,615,951    $1,504,673 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating................................    621,838     646,821    664,993     724,759       650,750 
 Vehicle depreciation, net ......................    142,602     208,090    266,637     324,186       275,867 
 Vehicle lease charges...........................     57,666      49,633     42,778      86,916       100,318 
 Selling, general and administrative(d) .........    204,927     222,629    252,024     269,434       283,180 
 Interest, net...................................    123,362     114,036    128,898     145,199       120,977 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets 
  acquired.......................................      4,266       4,439      4,754       4,757         3,782 
                                                  ---------- ----------  ---------- ----------  ---------------- 
Income before provision for income taxes ........     73,899      87,829     52,316      60,700        69,799 
Provision for income taxes.......................      4,857      34,375     30,213      34,635        31,198 
                                                  ---------- ----------  ---------- ----------  ---------------- 
Net income ...................................... $   69,042  $   53,454 $   22,103  $   26,065    $   38,601 
                                                  ========== ==========  ========== ==========  ================ 
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATA: 
Vehicles, net.................................... $1,452,197  $1,716,518 $1,873,158  $2,167,167    $2,404,275 
Total assets.....................................  2,189,008   2,419,684  2,603,113   2,824,898     3,187,697 
Debt.............................................    746,532     842,541  1,060,123   1,109,747     1,355,595 
Vehicle financing notes--due to affiliates  .....  1,000,000   1,010,000  1,050,000   1,180,000     1,289,500 
Stockholder's equity.............................    465,856     628,256    658,351     688,360       741,307 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ...... $2,189,008  $2,419,684 $2,603,113  $2,824,898    $3,187,697 

SELECTED OPERATING DATA: 
Number of vehicle rental locations at period 
 end.............................................        582         656        576         541           550 
Peak number of vehicles during period............    146,630     151,964    150,966     167,511       196,077 
Average number of vehicles during period ........    125,993     134,926    137,715     150,853       174,813 
Number of rental transactions during period 
 (in thousands) .................................      9,076      10,003     10,577      11,544        10,272 
Average revenue per rental transaction during 
 period ......................................... $      135  $      133 $      134  $      140    $      146 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    OCTOBER 17, 1996                       PREDECESSOR 
                                                        (DATE OF            COMBINED       COMPANIES(a)    SIX MONTHS 
                                                      ACQUISITION)         YEAR ENDED       SIX MONTHS       ENDED 
                                                           TO             DECEMBER 31,        ENDED         JUNE 30, 
                                                   DECEMBER 31, 1996        1996(B)       JUNE 30, 1996     1997(c) 
                                                   -----------------   ---------------    --------------    ----------
<S>                                               <C>                 <C>                 <C>           <C>           
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:                   
Revenue..........................................   $  362,844          $1,867,517       $  887,566     $  945,647 
Costs and expenses:                              
 Direct operating................................      167,682             818,432          390,125        398,548 
 Vehicle depreciation, net ......................       66,790             342,657          163,746        179,418 
 Vehicle lease charges...........................       22,658             122,976           60,862         69,025 
 Selling, general and administrative(d) .........       68,215             351,395          168,042        203,383 
 Interest, net...................................       34,212             155,189           73,153         68,343 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets    
  acquired.......................................        1,026               4,808            2,382          2,570 
                                                 ----------------- ------------------  ------------- -------------- 
Income before provision for income taxes ........        2,261              72,060           29,256         24,360 
Provision for income taxes.......................        1,040              32,238           13,077         11,254 
                                                 ----------------- ------------------  ------------- -------------- 
Net income ......................................   $    1,221          $   39,822       $   16,179     $   13,106 
                                                 ================= ==================  ============= ==============  
STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION DATA:           
Vehicles, net....................................   $2,243,492          $2,243,492       $2,476,530     $2,312,109 
Total assets.....................................    3,131,357           3,131,357        2,730,057      3,029,073 
Debt.............................................    2,295,474           2,295,474        1,314,921      2,183,769 
Vehicle financing notes--due to affiliates  .....      247,500             247,500        1,239,500        254,029 
Stockholder's equity.............................       76,540              76,540          706,713         87,086 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ......   $3,131,357          $3,131,357       $2,730,057     $3,029,073 
                                                 
SELECTED OPERATING DATA:                         
Number of vehicle rental locations at period     
 end.............................................          546                 546              549            536 
Peak number of vehicles during period............      177,839             196,077          183,334        185,290 
Average number of vehicles during period ........      172,461             174,226          165,767        174,993 
Number of rental transactions during period      
 (in thousands) .................................        2,534              12,806            6,243          6,505 
Average revenue per rental transaction during    
 period .........................................   $      143          $      146       $      142     $      145 
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
- ------------ 
(a)    See Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the 
       Company. 
(b)    Presented on a combined twelve-month basis and include the results of 
       the Predecessor Companies for the period January 1, 1996 to October 16, 
       1996 and the results of the Company for the period October 17, 1996 
       (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996. See Note 1 to the Audited 
       Consolidated Financial Statements. 
(c)    The six months ended June 30, 1997 includes a 4% royalty fee payable to 
       HFS. 
(d)    The amounts for the periods October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to 
       December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997 include 
       charges from HFS. See Note 3 to the Audited Consolidated Financial 
       Statements. 

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                   MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF 
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

GENERAL OVERVIEW 

   On October 17, 1996, HFS acquired the Franchisor and its subsidiaries, 
which included the operations presently conducted by the Company. The 
Acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. In connection with the 
Offerings, the Franchisor has entered into a 50 year franchise agreement with 
the Company granting the Company the right to operate as a franchisee under 
the Avis System. WizCom, the owner of the data processing and information 
system known as the Wizard System used in connection with the vehicle rental 
business, has entered into a 50 year computer services agreement with the 
Company with respect to its use of the Wizard System. 

   The Company conducts vehicle rental operations through wholly owned 
subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin 
Islands, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Revenue is derived principally 
from time and mileage charges for vehicle rentals and, to a lesser extent, 
the sale of loss damage waivers, liability insurance and other products and 
services. 

   The Company's expenses consist primarily of: 

     o  Direct operating expenses (primarily wages and related benefits, 
        concessions and commissions paid to airport authorities, vehicle 
        insurance premiums and other costs relating to the operation of the 
        rental fleet). 

     o  Depreciation and lease charges relating to the rental fleet (including 
        net gains or losses upon the disposition of vehicles). 

     o  Selling, general and administrative expenses (including advertising, 
        reservations and marketing costs, and commissions paid to airlines and 
        travel agencies). 

     o  Interest expense relating primarily to financing of the rental fleet. 

   The Company's profitability is primarily a function of the volume and 
pricing of its rental transactions and the utilization of its rental fleet. 
Significant changes in the Company's net cost of vehicles or in interest 
rates can also have a material effect on the Company's profitability, 
depending on its ability to adjust its rental rates. In addition, pursuant to 
its franchise agreement with the Franchisor, the Company is required to pay 
royalties based on its revenue, not its profits, which could increase royalty 
payments during a period of declining profits. The Company's royalty fee 
obligations and its significant expenditures for vehicles and facilities 
impose a significant need for liquidity. See "Relationship with HFS -- Master 
License Agreement." 

   The following discussion and analysis provides information that management 
believes to be relevant to understanding the Company's consolidated financial 
condition and results of operations. For comparative purposes, results for 
1996 are presented on a combined twelve-month basis and include the results 
of the Predecessor Companies for the period January 1, 1996 to October 16, 
1996 and the results of the Company for the period October 17, 1996 (Date of 
Acquisition) to December 31, 1996. As a result of the Acquisition, the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for the period subsequent to the 
Acquisition are presented on a different basis of accounting than those for 
the period prior to the Acquisition and, therefore, are not directly 
comparable. A separate discussion of the results of operations for the 
Company has been presented for the period October 17, 1996 through December 
31, 1996 compared to October 17, 1995 through December 31, 1995 in light of 
the reporting of separate results from the date of Acquisition (October 16, 
1996) and the different basis of accounting for the period prior to the 
Acquisition. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Audited 
Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in 
this Prospectus. 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 

   The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage 
of revenue represented by certain items in the Company's consolidated 
statements of operations: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED 
                                   YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,          JUNE 30, 
                                ----------------------------  ------------------ 
                                                    COMBINED 
                                 1994(a)  1995(a)    1996(b)   1996(a)    1997 
                                -------- --------  ---------- --------  -------- 
<S>                             <C>      <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>
Revenue .......................   100.0%   100.0%     100.0%    100.0%    100.0% 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating .............    47.1     44.9       43.8      44.0      42.1 
 Vehicle depreciation, net and 
  lease charges ...............    21.9     25.4       25.0      25.3      26.3 
 Selling, general and 
  administrative ..............    17.9     16.7       18.8      18.9      21.5 
 Interest, net ................     9.1      9.0        8.3       8.2       7.2 
 Amortization of cost in 
  excess of net assets 
  acquired ....................     0.3      0.3        0.3       0.3       0.3 
                                -------- --------  ---------- --------  -------- 
                                   96.3     96.3       96.2      96.7      97.4 
                                -------- --------  ---------- --------  -------- 
Income before provision for 
 income taxes .................     3.7      3.7        3.8       3.3       2.6 
Provision for income taxes  ...     2.1      2.1        1.7       1.5       1.2 
                                -------- --------  ---------- --------  -------- 
Net income ....................     1.6%     1.6%       2.1%      1.8%      1.4% 
                                ======== ========  ========== ========  ======== 
</TABLE>

- ------------ 
(a)    Represents the results of operations of the Predecessor Companies. See 
       Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. 
(b)    For comparative purposes, results for 1996 are presented on a combined 
       twelve-month basis and include the results of the Predecessor Companies 
       for the period January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and the results of 
       the Company for the period October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to 
       December 31, 1996. See Note 1 to the Audited Consolidated Financial 
       Statements. A separate discussion has been presented below for the 
       period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 compared to the period 
       October 17, 1995 to December 31, 1995. 

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1996 

 Revenue 

   Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1997 increased 6.5%, from $887.6 
million to $945.6 million, over the corresponding period in 1996, reflecting 
a 4.2% increase in the number of rental transactions and a 2.3% increase in 
revenue per rental transaction. The revenue increase resulted from greater 
overall market demand. 

 Costs and Expenses 

   Total costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1997 increased 
7.3%, from $858.3 million to $921.3 million, over the corresponding period in 
1996. A portion of the increase (5.2%) represents fees of $44.7 million paid 
to HFS. Direct operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 1997 
increased 2.2%, from $390.1 million to $398.5 million, over the corresponding 
period in 1996. As a percentage of revenue, direct operating expenses for the 
six months ended June 30, 1997 declined to 42.1% from 44.0% for the 
corresponding period in 1996. Operating efficiencies were derived primarily 
from lower field administration costs (0.7% of revenue), lower facility costs 
(0.4% of revenue), lower vehicle insurance costs (0.3% of revenue) and a 
decline in wages and benefits as a percentage of revenue (0.3% of revenue). 

   Vehicle depreciation and lease charges for the six months ended June 30, 
1997 increased 10.6%, from $224.6 million to $248.4 million, over the 
corresponding period in 1996. As a percentage of revenue, vehicle 
depreciation and lease charges for the six months ended June 30, 1997 were 
26.3% of revenue, as compared to 25.3% of revenue for the corresponding 
period in 1996. The change reflected a 5.6% increase in the average rental 
fleet required to service higher rental day activity, partially offset by a 
lower monthly 

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cost per vehicle. In addition, the net proceeds received in excess of book 
value upon the disposition of used vehicles was $12.1 million higher in the 
1996 period as compared to the 1997 period. This was primarily due to 
favorable market conditions for the sale of certain model vehicles. 

   Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 
30, 1997 increased 21.0%, from $168.0 million to $203.4 million, over the 
corresponding period in 1996. This increase reflected fees of $44.7 million 
paid to HFS in the 1997 period, which were partially offset by lower 
reservation costs due to operating efficiencies and reduced marketing costs 
as a result of the elimination of certain marketing programs in place during 
the first half of 1996. 

   Interest expense, net, for the six months ended June 30, 1997 decreased 
6.6%, from $73.2 million to $68.3 million, over the corresponding period in 
1996, due primarily to (i) higher borrowings required to finance the growth 
of the rental fleet, partially offset by lower average interest rates and 
(ii) $6.9 million of interest income earned on a $194.1 million note 
receivable from a subsidiary of HFS. 

   The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 1997 
decreased 13.9% to $11.3 million from $13.1 million for the corresponding 
period in 1996. The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 1997 
was 46.2% as compared to 44.7% for the 1996 period. The decrease in the tax 
provision was primarily due to lower income before provision for income 
taxes. The required amount includes differences between the foreign income 
tax rates and the statutory income tax rate, tax on the repatriation of 
foreign earnings, and foreign withholding taxes on dividends paid to the 
Company. 

   Net income for the six months ended June 30, 1997 decreased 19.0%, from 
$16.2 million to $13.1 million, over the corresponding period in 1996. The 
decrease reflects higher revenue and decreased operating costs and expenses 
as a percentage of revenue (before fees paid to HFS), which were more than 
offset by fees of $44.7 million paid to HFS and a higher effective tax rate 
in the 1997 period as explained above. 

PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 17, 1996 TO DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO PERIOD FROM 
OCTOBER 17, 1995 TO DECEMBER 31, 1995 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               OCTOBER 17, 1996 
                                          OCTOBER 17, 1995 TO                      (DATE OF 
                                           DECEMBER 31, 1995     PERCENTAGE      ACQUISITION)       PERCENTAGE 
                                         PREDECESSOR COMPANIES   OF REVENUE  TO DECEMBER 31, 1996   OF REVENUE 
                                         --------------------- ------------  -------------------- ------------ 
                                              (UNAUDITED) 
                                                                 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                      <C>                   <C>           <C>                  <C>
Revenue ................................        $333,503           100.0           $362,844           100.0 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating ......................         154,141            46.2            167,682            46.2 
 Vehicle depreciation, net and lease 
  charges ..............................          87,862            26.3             89,448            24.7 
 Selling, general and administrative  ..          62,774            18.8             68,215            18.8 
 Interest, net .........................          31,222             9.4             34,212             9.4 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net 
  assets acquired ......................             987             0.3              1,026             0.3 
                                         --------------------- ------------  -------------------- ------------ 
                                                 336,986           101.0            360,583            99.4 
                                         --------------------- ------------  -------------------- ------------ 
Income (loss) before provision 
(benefit)  for income taxes ............          (3,483)           (1.0)             2,261             0.6 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes  ..          (1,989)           (0.6)             1,040             0.3 
                                         --------------------- ------------  -------------------- ------------ 
Net income (loss) ......................        $ (1,494)           (0.4)          $  1,221             0.3 
                                         ===================== ============  ==================== ============ 
</TABLE>

 Revenue 

   Revenue for the period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 (the "1996 
Period") increased 8.8%, from $333.5 million to $362.8 million, over the 
corresponding period in 1995 (the "1995 Period"), reflecting a 7.0% increase 
in the number of rental transactions and a 1.7% increase in revenue per 
rental transaction. The revenue increase resulted from greater overall market 
demand. 

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 Costs and Expenses 

   Total costs and expenses for the 1996 Period increased 7.0%, from $337.0 
million to $360.6 million, over the 1995 Period. Direct operating expenses 
for the 1996 Period increased 8.8%, from $154.1 million to $167.7 million, 
over the 1995 Period. For both the 1996 and 1995 Periods, direct operating 
expenses were 46.2% of revenue. The 1996 Period reflected lower manpower 
(0.8% of revenue), as well as lower facility costs (1.2% of revenue), offset 
by higher maintenance and damage costs (2.0% of revenue). 

   Vehicle depreciation and lease charges for the 1996 Period increased 1.8%, 
from $87.9 million to $89.4 million, over the 1995 Period. As a percentage of 
revenue, vehicle depreciation and lease charges for the 1996 Period decreased 
to 24.7% of revenue as compared to 26.3% of revenue for the 1995 Period. The 
change reflected a 10.8% increase in the average rental fleet required to 
service higher rental day activity and a 7.5% decrease in the average monthly 
cost per vehicle. In addition, the net proceeds received in excess of book 
value upon the disposition of used vehicles improved by $1.7 million or 0.4% 
of revenue in the 1996 Period over the 1995 Period. This was primarily due to 
favorable market conditions for the sale of certain model vehicles. 

   Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 1996 Period increased 
8.7%, from $62.8 million to $68.2 million, over the 1995 Period. The increase 
was due primarily to fees of $6.5 million payable to HFS for the 1996 Period. 

   Interest expense, net, for the 1996 Period increased 9.6%, from $31.2 
million to $34.2 million, over the 1995 Period, primarily due to higher 
borrowings required to finance the increased cost and size of the rental 
fleet. 

   The provision for income taxes for the 1996 Period income increased to 
$1.0 million from a benefit for income taxes of $2.0 million for the 1995 
Period. The increase in the tax provision was primarily due to having income 
before taxes for the 1996 Period as compared to a loss before taxes for the 
1995 Period. The effective tax rate for the 1996 Period was 46.0% as compared 
to 57.1% for the 1995 Period. The decrease in the effective tax rate was 
primarily due to a reduction in the tax effect of foreign operations. The tax 
effect of foreign operations includes differences between the foreign income 
tax rates and the statutory U.S. income tax rate, tax on the repatriation of 
foreign earnings, and foreign withholding taxes on dividends paid to the 
Company. 

COMBINED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
1995 

 Revenue 

   Revenue for the year ended December 31, 1996 increased 15.6%, from 
$1,616.0 million to $1,867.5 million, over 1995, reflecting a 10.9% increase 
in the number of rental transactions and a 4.3% increase in revenue per 
rental transaction. The revenue increase resulted from greater overall market 
demand as well as the benefits of specific marketing initiatives implemented 
by the Company. 

 Costs and Expenses 

   Total costs and expenses for 1996 increased 15.4%, from $1,555.3 million 
to $1,795.5 million, over 1995. Direct operating expenses for 1996 increased 
12.9%, from $724.8 million to $818.4 million, over 1995. As a percentage of 
revenue, direct operating expenses for 1996 decreased to 43.8% of revenue as 
compared to 44.9% of revenue in 1995. The improvement was primarily 
attributable to lower vehicle insurance costs (0.4% of revenue) resulting 
from improved claims experience, as well as lower facility costs (0.6% of 
revenue), offset in part by higher maintenance and damage costs (0.8% of 
revenue). In addition, 1995 expenses included environmental remediation costs 
and organizational restructuring charges which approximated 0.6% of revenue. 

   Vehicle depreciation and lease charges for 1996 increased 13.3%, from 
$411.1 million to $465.6 million, over 1995. As a percent of revenue, vehicle 
depreciation and lease charges for 1996 were 24.9% of revenue in 1996, as 
compared to 25.4% of revenue in 1995. The change reflected a 15.5% increase 
in the average rental fleet required to service higher rental day activity, 
and a 1.0% increase in the average monthly cost per vehicle. In addition, the 
net proceeds received in excess of book value upon the disposition of used 
vehicles improved by $17.0 million or 0.7% of revenue in 1996 over 1995. This 
was primarily due to favorable market conditions for the sale of certain 
model vehicles. 

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   Selling, general and administrative expenses for 1996 increased 30.4%, 
from $269.4 million to $351.4 million, over 1995. The increase was primarily 
due to higher advertising and marketing expenditures. In addition, the 
increase reflected fees of $6.5 million payable to HFS for the period October 
17, 1996 to December 31, 1996. 

   Interest expense, net, for 1996 increased 6.9%, from $145.2 million to 
$155.2 million, over 1995, due to higher borrowings required to finance the 
growth of the rental fleet, partially offset by lower average interest rates. 

   The provision for income taxes for 1996 decreased 6.9%, from $34.6 million 
to $32.2 million, over 1995. The effective tax rate for 1996 was 44.7% as 
compared to 57.1% for 1995. The decrease in the tax provision was primarily 
due to a reduction in the tax effect of foreign operations. The tax effect of 
foreign operations includes differences between the foreign income tax rates 
and the statutory U.S. income tax rate, tax on the repatriation of foreign 
earnings, and foreign withholding taxes on dividends paid to the Company. 

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995 TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994 

 Revenue 

   Revenue for the year ended December 31, 1995 increased 14.4%, from 
$1,412.4 million to $1,616.0 million, over 1994, reflecting a 9.1% increase 
in the number of rental transactions and a 4.8% increase in revenue per 
rental transaction. The revenue increase resulted from greater overall market 
demand as well as the benefits of specific marketing initiatives implemented 
by the Company. 

 Costs and Expenses 

   Total costs and expenses for 1995 increased 14.3%, from $1,360.1 million 
to $1,555.3 million, over 1994. Direct operating expenses for 1995 increased 
9.0%, from $665.0 million to $724.8 million, over 1994. As a percentage of 
revenue, direct operating expenses decreased to 44.9% in 1995 from 47.1% in 
1994. This improvement reflected a reduction in vehicle insurance costs as a 
result of improved claims experience, lower wages and benefits as a percent 
of revenue and higher recoveries from customers on damage to rental vehicles. 

   Vehicle depreciation and lease charges for 1995 increased 32.9%, from 
$309.4 million to $411.1 million, over 1994, as a result of higher 
contractual depreciation rates under the Company's domestic Repurchase 
Programs. The change also reflected a 9.5% increase in the average rental 
fleet which was required to service higher rental day activity. 

   Selling, general and administrative expenses for 1995 increased 6.9%, from 
$252.0 million to $269.4 million, over 1994. The increase reflected $24.5 
million of higher costs for various marketing programs implemented to 
stimulate rental activity, partially offset by $3.9 million of lower 
advertising expenditures and a $3.2 million reduction in general and 
administrative expenses. 

   Interest expense, net, for 1995 increased 12.6%, from $128.9 million to 
$145.2 million, over 1994, primarily due to higher borrowings required to 
finance the increased cost and size of the rental fleet. 

   The provision for income taxes for 1995 increased 14.6%, from $30.2 
million to $34.6 million, over 1994. The effective tax rate for 1995 was 
57.1% as compared to 57.8% for 1994. The increase in the provision for income 
taxes was primarily due to higher income before provisions for income taxes. 
The required amount includes differences between the foreign income tax rates 
and the statutory U.S. income tax rate, tax on the repatriation of foreign 
earnings and foreign withholding taxes on dividends paid to the Company. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES 

   The Company's domestic and foreign operations are funded by cash provided 
by operating activities and by financing arrangements maintained by the 
Company in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Australia and 
New Zealand. The Company's primary use of funds is for the acquisition of new 
vehicles. In 1996, the Company's expenditures for new vehicles were 
approximately $2.9 billion and its proceeds from the disposition of used 
vehicles were approximately $2.4 billion. For 1997, the Company expects its 
expenditures for new vehicles (net of proceeds from the disposition of used 
vehicles) to be higher than in 1996. New vehicles are generally purchased by 
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of Repurchase Programs. The financing requirements for vehicles typically 
reaches an annual peak during the second and third calendar quarters, as 
fleet levels build up in response to increased rental demand during that 
period. The typical low point for cash requirements occurs during the end of 
the fourth quarter and the beginning of the first quarter, coinciding with 
lower levels of fleet and rental demand. The Company has established methods 
for disposition of its used vehicles that are not covered by Repurchase 
Programs. 

   The Company expects that cash flows from operations and funds from 
available credit facilities will be sufficient to enable the Company to meet 
its anticipated cash requirements for operating purposes for the next twelve 
months. 

   The Company also makes capital investments for property improvements and 
non-revenue earning equipment. Capital investments for property improvements 
and non-revenue earning equipment were $29.4 million in 1996, and management 
estimates such expenditures will approximate $35.0 million in 1997. The 
Company's customer receivables also provide liquidity with approximately 12 
days of daily sales outstanding. 

   The Company has entered into a consolidated fleet financing program that 
provides for up to $3.65 billion in financing for vehicles covered by 
Repurchase Programs, with up to 25% of the facility available for vehicles 
not covered by Repurchase Programs. The fleet program provides for the 
issuance of up to $2.0 billion of asset backed variable funding notes (the 
"Commercial Paper Notes") and $1.65 billion of asset backed medium term notes 
(the "Medium Term Notes"). The Commercial Paper Notes and the Medium Term 
Notes will be backed by, among other things, a first priority security 
interest in the Company's vehicle fleet. The Commercial Paper Notes are rated 
A-1 by Standard & Poor's Ratings Group ("Standard & Poors") and P-1 by 
Moody's Investors Services, Inc. ("Moody's"). The Medium Term Notes are 
supported by a Surety Bond issued by MBIA and Rated AAA by Standard & Poor's 
and Aaa by Moody's. 

   ARACS is party to a $470.0 million secured credit agreement that provides 
for (i) a revolving credit facility in the amount of up to $125.0 million 
which is available on a revolving basis until December 31, 2000 (the "Final 
Maturity Date") in order to finance the general corporate needs of ARACS in 
the ordinary course of business (with up to $75.0 million of such amount 
available for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support worker's 
compensation and other insurance and bonding requirements of ARACS, the 
Company and their subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business), (ii) a 
term loan facility in the amount of $120.0 million to finance general 
corporate needs in the ordinary course of business, which is repayable in 
four installments, the first three of which shall be in the amount of $1.0 
million payable on June 30, 1998, June 30, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and the 
remainder of which is due on the Final Maturity Date, and (iii) a standby 
letter of credit facility of up to $225.0 million available on a revolving 
basis to fund (a) any shortfall in certain payments owing pursuant to fleet 
lease agreements and (b) maturing Commercial Paper Notes if such Commercial 
Paper Notes cannot be repaid through the issuance of additional Commercial 
Paper Notes or draws under the liquidity facility supporting the Commercial 
Paper Notes (the "Liquidity Facility"). Borrowings under the credit agreement 
are secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of the 
Company including its intellectual property and its rights under the Master 
License Agreement, except for those assets which are subject to a negative 
pledge. Approximately 44% of the Company's outstanding debt at August 1, 1997 
was interest rate sensitive and had a weighted average interest rate at such 
date of 5.9%. The Company has developed an interest rate management policy, 
including a target mix for average fixed rate and floating rate indebtedness 
on a consolidated basis. However, an increase in interest rates may have a 
material adverse impact on the Company's profitability. On a pro forma basis, 
at June 30, 1997, after giving effect to the Refinancing, the Company had 
approximately $2.8 billion of debt outstanding which included approximately 
$553.5 million of debt related to vehicles which were previously accounted 
for as operating leases. In addition, on a pro forma basis, at June 30, 1997, 
the Company had approximately $1.1 billion of additional credit available. 
See "Description of Certain Indebtedness -- New Credit Facility." 

   Borrowings for the Company's international operations consist mainly of 
loans obtained from local and international banks. All borrowings for 
international operations are in the local currencies of the countries in 
which those operations are conducted and are unsecured. The Company 
guarantees only the borrowings of its subsidiaries in Australia and Puerto 
Rico. At June 30, 1997, the total debt for the Company's international 
operations was $138.0 million, of which $134.4 million was short term 
(original maturity of one year) and $3.6 million was long term. The impact on 
liquidity and financial condition due to exchange rate fluctuations regarding 
the Company's foreign operations is not material. 

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RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY INDEBTEDNESS 

   The agreements with the Company's lenders include a number of significant 
covenants that, among other things, restrict its ability to dispose of 
non-fleet assets, incur additional indebtedness, create liens, pay dividends, 
enter into certain investments or acquisitions, repurchase or redeem capital 
stock, engage in mergers or consolidations or engage in certain transactions 
with affiliates and otherwise restrict corporate activities. Certain of these 
agreements also require the Company to maintain specified financial ratios. A 
breach of any of these covenants or the inability of the Company to maintain 
the required financial ratios could result in a default in respect of the 
related indebtedness. In the event of a default, the lenders could elect, 
among other options, to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued 
interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable, failing which the 
lenders could proceed against the collateral securing such indebtedness. As 
of June 30, 1997, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants 
related to these agreements. See "Risk Factors -- Dividends." 

INFLATION 

   The increased acquisition cost of vehicles is the primary inflationary 
factor affecting the Company's operations. Many of the Company's other 
operating expenses are inflation sensitive, with increases in inflation 
generally resulting in increased costs of operations. The effect of 
inflation-driven cost increases on the Company's overall operating costs is 
not expected to be greater for the Company than for its competitors. 

SEASONALITY 

   The Company's third quarter, which covers the peak summer travel months, 
has historically been its strongest quarter accounting for 28% and 53% of the 
Company's revenue and pre-tax income, respectively, in 1996. Any occurrence 
that disrupts travel patterns during the summer period could have a material 
adverse effect on the Company's annual operating results. The Company's first 
quarter is generally its weakest, when there is limited leisure travel and a 
greater potential for adverse weather conditions. Many of the Company's 
operating expenses, such as rent, insurance and personnel, are fixed and 
cannot be reduced during periods of decreased rental demand. As a result, 
there can be no assurance that the Company would have sufficient liquidity 
under all conditions. 

RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD 

   Recent pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board 
("FASB"), which are not required to be adopted at this date, include 
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131, "Disclosure 
about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No. 131"), 
SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS No. 130"), SFAS No. 
129, "Disclosure of Information about Capital Structure" ("SFAS No. 129") and 
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" ("SFAS No. 128"). SFAS No. 131 requires 
that a public business enterprise report financial and descriptive 
information about its reportable segments on the same basis that it uses 
internally for evaluating segment performance and deciding how to allocate 
resources to segments. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting and 
display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of 
general-purpose financial statements. SFAS No. 129 requires an entity to 
explain, in summary form within its financial statements, the pertinent 
rights and privileges of its securities outstanding. SFAS No. 128 specifies 
guidelines as to the method of computation as well as presentation and 
disclosure requirements for earnings per share ("EPS"). The objective of SFAS 
No. 128 is to simplify the calculation and to make the U.S. standard for 
computing EPS more compatible with the EPS standards of other countries and 
with that of the International Accounting Standards Committee. SFAS No. 131 
and SFAS No. 130 are effective for fiscal year ending December 31, 1998. SFAS 
No. 129 and SFAS No. 128 are effective for fiscal year ending December 31, 
1997. The adoption of these statements will not have a material effect on the 
Company's consolidated financial statements. 

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                                   BUSINESS 

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 

   The car rental industry is composed of two principal markets: general use 
(mainly airport) and local/replacement (mainly downtown and suburban 
locations). In 1996, general use rental companies, which include the Company, 
accounted for approximately 69% of vehicle rental revenue in the United 
States. General use rental companies rent primarily to business and leisure 
travelers. Local/replacement rental companies typically rent vehicles to 
individuals who have lost the use of their vehicles through accident, theft 
or breakdown. In addition to revenue from vehicle rentals, the industry 
derives revenue from the sale of rental related products such as liability 
insurance, refueling services and loss damage waivers. 

   The domestic general use car rental market includes five major companies: 
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Certain of the Company's major 
competitors are owned by or affiliated with major automobile manufacturers. 
The following table sets forth the airport market share of each of the major 
vehicle rental companies at 157 airports in the United States where the 
Company operates that report concessionable revenues (i.e., revenues on which 
airport authorities assess fees from vehicle rental companies) for the 
periods indicated: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                 YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 
               ----------------------------- 
                1993    1994   1995    1996 
               ------ ------  ------ ------ 
<S>            <C>    <C>     <C>    <C>
The Company ..   24%     22%    23%     25% 
Hertz.........   28      30     30      29 
National......   13      14     15      16 
Budget........   15      14     13      11 
Alamo.........    8      10     10      10 
</TABLE>

   The domestic vehicle rental industry has experienced significant growth 
over the past five years. According to information provided by major U.S. 
airports, vehicle rental industry revenues have increased at a compound 
annual rate of approximately 11% since 1992. Management believes that factors 
such as increases in airline passenger traffic, increased business travel and 
demographic trends, among others, continue to expand the demand for rental 
vehicles. The Company's network of airport rental locations, which it 
believes is among the nation's largest, accounted for approximately 85% of 
its domestic revenue in 1996. 

   Customers of general use vehicle rental companies generally are (i) 
business travelers renting under negotiated contractual arrangements between 
their employers and the rental company, (ii) business and leisure travelers 
who may receive discounts through travel, professional or other 
organizations, (iii) small corporate accounts that are provided with a rate 
and benefits package that does not require a contractual commitment and (iv) 
leisure travelers with no organizational or corporate affiliation programs. 
Travelers who do not have the benefits of negotiated contractual arrangements 
generally are influenced by price, advertising, reputation for reliability 
and service. 

   Since the late 1980's, vehicle rental companies have acquired vehicles 
primarily pursuant to Repurchase Programs. Repurchase prices under the 
Repurchase Programs are based on either (i) a specified percentage of 
original vehicle cost determined in the month the vehicle is returned or (ii) 
the original capitalization cost less a set daily depreciation amount. These 
Repurchase Programs limit a vehicle rental company's residual risk with 
respect to vehicles purchased under the programs. This enables vehicle rental 
companies to determine depreciation expense in advance. The Company believes 
that most vehicles in the fleets of U.S. vehicle rental companies are these 
"non-risk" vehicles. See "Risk Factors -- Importance of Manufacturers' 
Repurchase Programs." 

   At present, the domestic vehicle rental industry is recovering from a 
period that was characterized by substantial increases in fleet costs and 
significant rental rate pressure. In the early 1990's, the then prevailing 
economic recession in the United States led to decreased new vehicle demand 
and subsequent overcapacity among automotive manufacturers. In response, 
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to car rental companies, which allowed them to significantly expand the size 
of their fleets and eventually resulted in excess capacity, intensified 
competition and depressed rental rates. As general economic conditions in the 
United States improved during the years 1992 through 1994, manufacturers 
increased their new vehicle prices and substantially reduced incentives to 
fleet purchasers, but continued competitive pressure within the rental 
industry inhibited corresponding increases in average daily rental rates. 
Recently, the domestic car rental industry has experienced greater 
profitability as average daily rental rates have increased and oversupply 
conditions have been reduced. 

   Significant changes in the ownership of participants in the domestic 
vehicle rental industry have occurred over the past year. Republic 
Industries, Inc. acquired Alamo and National, Team Rental Group, Inc. 
acquired control of Budget from Ford and Ford sold approximately 20% of the 
equity of Hertz in an initial public offering. The Company believes that 
these companies will increasingly focus on profitability, resulting in a 
trend toward increasing vehicle rental rates in the United States. 

COMPANY OVERVIEW 

   The Company is a holding company which, through its operating subsidiary, 
ARACS, operates the second largest general use car rental business in the 
world, based on total revenue and volume of rental transactions. The Company 
rents vehicles to business and leisure travelers through approximately 536 
rental locations in both airport and non-airport (downtown and suburban) 
markets in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, 
Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. During 1996, the Company completed 
nearly 13 million rental transactions with a fleet that averaged 174,000 
vehicles and generated total revenue of approximately $1.9 billion, of which 
approximately 87% was derived from its operations in the United States. On 
August 20, 1997, the Company purchased First Gray Line, the second largest 
Avis System franchisee in North America. See Note 12 to the Audited 
Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information attributable to 
the Company's major geographic areas. 

   The Avis brand name is owned by the Franchisor and is licensed for use by 
its franchisees, including the Company, which is the largest Avis System 
franchisee in the world. As an Avis System franchisee, the Company has 
entered into certain arrangements with the Franchisor and its affiliates that 
require the Company to make payments to the Franchisor and its affiliates, 
including monthly payments under the Master License Agreement consisting of a 
monthly base royalty of 3.0% of the Company's gross revenue and a 
supplemental royalty of 1.0% of gross revenue payable quarterly in arrears 
(which will increase 0.1% per year commencing in 1999 and in each of the 
following four years thereafter to a maximum of 1.5%). Until the fifth 
anniversary of the effective date of the Master License Agreement, the 
supplemental royalty or a portion thereof may be deferred if the Company does 
not attain certain financial targets. See "Relationship with HFS." The Avis 
System is comprised of approximately 4,200 rental locations, including 
locations at the largest airports and cities in the United States and 
approximately 160 other countries and territories, and a fleet of 
approximately 370,000 vehicles during the peak season, all of which are 
operated by franchisees. During 1996, the Company's 414 domestic rental 
locations produced approximately 77% of the Avis System's revenue in the 
United States, with the balance derived from 490 locations operated by 75 
other Avis System franchisees, of whom five (including First Gray Line) 
accounted for approximately 16% of the Avis System's U.S. revenue. The 
Company is the sole franchisee of the Avis System in the international 
markets in which it operates. The Avis System in Europe, Africa, part of Asia 
and the Middle East is operated under franchise by Avis Europe, which is not 
affiliated with the Company. Management believes that the strong recognition 
of the Avis brand name, the breadth of the Avis System and the sophistication 
of the Wizard System enable the Company and other Avis System franchisees to 
provide consistent quality, pricing and service to business and leisure 
customers worldwide. 

   The Company has historically targeted its marketing efforts toward 
business travelers, who accounted for approximately 61% of the Company's 
domestic revenue in 1996. The Company believes that business travelers, many 
of whom rent the Company's vehicles pursuant to agreements between the 
Company and their employers, have represented an important factor in the 
growth and stability of its business. While the Company continues to focus on 
business travelers, it intends to leverage its strong airport presence by 
expanding its marketing efforts toward the leisure travel market in order to 
increase its fleet utilization during non-peak business periods and extend 
the average length of its rentals. During 1996, leisure travelers accounted 
for approximately 39% of the Company's domestic revenue. 

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   The Company utilizes the Wizard System, which it believes is one of the 
most sophisticated information management systems in the car rental industry. 
Key functions of the Wizard System include: (i) global reservations 
processing, (ii) rental agreement generation and administration and (iii) 
fleet accounting and control. The Company has also developed software 
applications that utilize the data gathered by the Wizard System and third 
party reservation systems to achieve centralized control of its major 
business operations. These applications include: (i) a yield management 
system that is designed to increase profit by controlling vehicle 
availability by length of rental and providing decision support for rate 
changes, (ii) a competitive rate information system that monitors industry 
rate changes by market on a daily basis by vehicle rental location and (iii) 
a business mix model that analyzes potential profit contribution data by 
segment based upon business mix and fleet optimization recommendations. 

   The Company is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Franchisor, 
which was acquired by HFS in October 1996. The Company is the successor to 
the car rental operations of the Predecessor Companies. Prior to the 
Acquisition, the principal shareholder of the Franchisor and the Predecessor 
Companies was an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and the minority shareholder 
was GM. The Company was incorporated in Delaware on October 17, 1996 in 
connection with the Acquisition. ARACS was incorporated in Delaware on 
September 18, 1956. The principal executive offices of the Company are 
located at 900 Old Country Road, Garden City, New York 11530, and its 
telephone number at that location is (516) 222-3000. 

THE FIRST GRAY LINE ACQUISITION 

   On August 20, 1997, the Company purchased all of the outstanding capital 
stock of First Gray Line for approximately $210.0 million in cash, including 
expenses. The net proceeds from the Offerings will be used, among other 
things, to repay indebtedness incurred to finance the First Gray Line 
Acquisition. See "Use of Proceeds." 

   First Gray Line was the second largest Avis System franchisee in North 
America with 70 locations in Southern California, Nevada and Arizona. Its 
operations represented approximately 10% of the Avis System's domestic 
revenue in 1996. 

   First Gray Line operates 13 airport vehicle rental locations, including 
Los Angeles International Airport ("LAX"), McCarran International Airport 
(Las Vegas) and San Diego International Airport. The Company estimates that 
First Gray Line's share of the overall airport markets which it serves was 
approximately 18% for the first three months of 1997, placing it among the 
top five rental car companies in those markets. First Gray Line also operates 
57 other locations throughout Southern California and in Las Vegas, Nevada, 
and Yuma, Arizona. 

   First Gray Line's principal operation is located at LAX, one of the 
world's largest airport rental vehicle markets based on vehicle rental 
revenues. First Gray Line's operation at LAX is well-integrated with most of 
its other Southern California operations which operate largely in contiguous 
geographical areas. First Gray Line's Las Vegas and San Diego operations have 
experienced substantial growth in recent years reflecting the continued high 
growth of these areas as destination resorts and convention sites. 

   First Gray Line's average fleet size for fiscal 1996 was approximately 
18,000 vehicles. 

STRATEGY 

   The Company's objective is to improve its profitability through a strategy 
that consists of the following key elements: 

   Capitalizing on Changing Industry Dynamics. The domestic car rental 
industry is beginning to emerge from a period during which rental rates did 
not keep pace with rising fleet and operating costs. Management believes that 
the current restructuring of ownership of the Company's major competitors 
will lead to an increased focus on profitability and shareholder return, 
rather than upon transaction volume and market share, and, ultimately, to 
more rational pricing behavior. Management intends to use 

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its proprietary software applications, including its sophisticated yield 
management, rate information and business mix modeling systems, to capitalize 
upon the improving pricing and profit outlook in the industry. 

   Improving Business Mix and Fleet Utilization. Historically, the Company 
has capitalized on its strong network of airport rental locations by focusing 
its sales and marketing resources principally toward business travelers. 
While this has enabled the Company to leverage its overhead costs by 
capturing a large share of transaction volume at relatively few locations, 
fleet utilization historically has been characterized by peak business travel 
demand during the middle of the week and reduced demand during and 
immediately before and after the weekend. Management believes that the 
Company's substantial presence at the nation's leading airports provides it 
with the opportunity, without significant incremental cost, to capitalize on 
increased air travel by leisure travelers, who tend to initiate air travel 
during or close to the weekend. Accordingly, while continuing to concentrate 
on its core presence in the business travel market, the Company plans to 
increase its marketing efforts toward the leisure market in order to improve 
fleet utilization and extend the average length of rental. In addition, the 
Company believes that it can further enhance the utilization of its fleet 
during non-peak periods by selectively expanding its presence in non-airport 
markets through both internal growth and, if appropriate opportunities arise, 
acquisitions of other car rental operators including, where feasible, other 
Avis System franchisees. 

   Increasing Brand Loyalty Through Target Marketing. Management believes 
that the domestic car rental industry will become increasingly focused on 
such factors as customer service and loyalty. The customer base of the major 
domestic car rental companies, including the Company, has become increasingly 
diverse. Management plans to utilize the Company's proprietary software 
applications to analyze its extensive customer database to identify 
distinguishing characteristics and preferences of those customers who have 
been historically associated with its most profitable rental transactions and 
to focus its sales and marketing efforts and service features to attract 
additional customers with similar characteristics and preferences. Management 
believes that this analysis will enhance the quality of the car rental 
experience of such customers and increase their loyalty to the Avis brand. 

   Capitalizing on Cross Marketing and Other Synergistic Arrangements with 
HFS. The Company has initiated and is expanding cross marketing relationships 
with HFS's corporate relocation and resort timeshare exchange businesses, its 
lodging franchise systems, which include the Days Inn(Registered Trademark), 
Howard Johnson(Registered Trademark) and Ramada(Registered Trademark) brands, 
and its real estate brokerage franchise systems, including the CENTURY 
21(Registered Trademark) and Coldwell Banker(Registered Trademark) brands. As 
a result of the proposed merger of HFS and CUC, additional cross marketing 
opportunities with CUC's membership-based consumer services are expected to 
arise. The Company also expects to reduce its costs of purchasing media and 
other non-fleet goods and services through arrangements with HFS. 

RENTAL OPERATIONS 

   General. The Company's fleet includes various categories of automobiles, 
most of which are of the current and immediately preceding model years. 
Rentals are generally made on a daily, weekend, weekly or monthly basis. 
Rental charges in the United States usually are computed on the basis of the 
duration of the rental and may include a mileage charge and vary based upon 
vehicle category, the day on which the rental begins and local competitive 
and cost factors. Additional charges are made for optional refueling 
services, loss damage waivers (a waiver of the Company's right to make a 
renter pay for damage to the vehicle), personal accident insurance, personal 
effects protection, optional products such as cellular phones, child seats 
and ski racks and, in some instances, additional liability insurance. Most 
rentals are made utilizing rate plans under which the customer is responsible 
for gasoline used during the rental. The Company also generally offers its 
customers the convenience of leaving a rented vehicle at an Avis location in 
a city other than the one in which it was rented under Avis's "Rent it Here 
- -- Leave it There" program, although, consistent with industry practices, a 
drop-off charge or special intercity rate may be imposed. 

   United States Operations. At June 30, 1997, the Company operated 406 
vehicle rental facilities at airport, near-airport and downtown locations 
throughout the United States. During 1996, approximately 

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85% of the Company's United States revenue was generated at 175 airports in 
the United States with the balance generated at the Company's 239 non-airport 
locations. The Company's emphasis on airport traffic has resulted in 
particularly strong market position in the major domestic rental revenue 
airports. 

   At most airports, the Company is one of five to seven vehicle rental 
concessionaires. In general, concession fees for airport locations are based 
on a percentage of total commissionable revenues (as determined by each 
airport location), subject to a minimum guaranteed amount. Concessions are 
typically awarded by airport authorities every three to five years based upon 
competitive bids. As a result of airport authority requirements as to the 
size of the minimum guaranteed fee, smaller vehicle rental companies 
generally are not located at airports. The Company's concession arrangements 
with the various airport authorities generally include minimum requirements 
for vehicle age, operating hours, employee conduct, and provide for 
relocation in the event of future construction and abatement of fees in the 
event of extended low passenger volume. 

   International Operations. The Company operates in Canada, Puerto Rico, the 
U.S. Virgin Islands, Argentina, Australia and New Zealand. Its operations in 
Canada and Australia were the principal contributors of revenue, accounting 
for 35% and 45%, respectively, of international revenues in 1996. Revenue 
from international operations in 1996 were approximately $241.7 million. 

   The Company holds a solid market position in each of the countries in 
which it operates internationally. The operations in Australia and New 
Zealand are acknowledged as the largest in their respective markets in terms 
of revenue. 

AVIS SYSTEM AND WIZARD SYSTEM SERVICES 

   As a participant in the Avis System, the Company has the benefits of a 
variety of services, including (i) comprehensive safety initiatives, 
including the "Avis Cares" Safe Driving Program, which offers vehicle safety 
information, directional assistance such as satellite guidance, regional 
maps, weather reports and specialized equipment for travelers with 
disabilities; (ii) standardized system-identity for rental location 
presentation and uniforms; (iii) training program and business policies, 
quality of service standards and data designed to monitor service commitment 
levels; (iv) marketing/advertising/public relations support for national 
consumer promotions including Frequent Flyer/Frequent Stay programs and the 
Avis System internet website; and (v) brand awareness of the Avis System 
through the familiar "We try harder" service announcements. 

   Under a long-term computer services agreement, the Company, like other 
Avis System franchisees, is provided with access to the Wizard System, a 
reservations, data processing and information management system for the 
vehicle rental business. See "Relationship with HFS -- Computer Services 
Agreement." The Wizard System is linked to all major travel networks on six 
continents through telephone lines and satellite communications. Direct 
access with other computerized reservations systems allows real-time 
processing for travel agents and corporate travel departments. Among the 
principal features of the Wizard System are: 

   o     an advanced graphical interface reservation system; 

   o     "Rapid Return," which permits customers who are returning vehicles 
         to obtain completed charge records from radio-connected "Roving 
         Rapid Return" agents who complete and deliver the charge record at 
         the vehicle as it is being returned; 

   o     "Preferred Service," an expedited rental service that provides 
         customers with a preferred service rental record printed prior to 
         arrival, a pre-assigned vehicle and fast convenient check out; 

   o     "Wizard on Wheels," which enables the Avis System locations to 
         assign vehicles and complete rental agreements while customers are 
         being transported to the vehicle; 

   o     a flight arrival notification system that alerts the Company's 
         rental location when flights have arrived so that vehicles can be 
         assigned and paperwork prepared automatically; 

   o     "Flight Check," a system that provides flight arrival and departure 
         times and the next three available flights to the roving rapid 
         return terminals and Wizard System terminals; 

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   o     "Avis Link," which automatically identifies the fact that a user of 
         a major credit card is entitled to special rental rates and 
         conditions, and therefore sharply reduces the number of instances in 
         which the Company inadvertently fails to give renters the benefits 
         of negotiated rate arrangements to which they are entitled; 

   o     interactive interfaces through third party computerized reservation 
         systems described under "--Marketing"; and 

   o     sophisticated automated ready-line programs that, among other 
         things, enable rental agents to ensure that a customer who rents a 
         particular type of vehicle will receive the available vehicle of 
         that type which has the lowest mileage. 

   In 1996, the Wizard System enabled the Company to process approximately 
30.8 million incoming customer calls, during which customers inquired about 
locations, rates and availability and placed or modified reservations. In 
addition, millions of inquiries and reservations come to the Company through 
travel agents and travel industry partners, such as airlines. Regardless of 
where in the world a customer may be located, the Wizard System is designed 
to ensure that availability of vehicles, rates and personal profile 
information is accurately delivered at the proper time to the customer's 
rental destination. 

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 

   The Company also uses data supplied from the Wizard System and third party 
reservation systems in its proprietary management information systems to 
maintain centralized control of major business processes such as fleet 
acquisition and logistics, sales to corporate accounts and determination of 
rental rates. The principal components of the systems employed by the Company 
include: 

   o     Fleet Planning Model. The Company has created a comprehensive 
         decision tool to develop fleet plans and schedules for the 
         acquisition and disposition of its fleet, along with fleet age, mix, 
         mileage and cost reports based upon such plans and schedules. This 
         tool allows management to monitor and change fleet volume and 
         composition on a daily basis and to develop the lowest cost fleet 
         alternative based on business levels and available Repurchase 
         Programs. 

   o     Yield Management. The Company's yield management system is designed 
         to optimize profit by providing greater control of vehicle 
         availability and rate availability changes at its rental locations. 
         The system monitors and forecasts supply and demand to insure that 
         the Company is able to capture the combination of rentals that will 
         produce the highest return over time at each location. Integrated 
         into the Company's yield management system is a fleet distribution 
         module that takes into consideration the costs as well as the 
         potential benefits associated with distributing vehicles to various 
         rental locations within a geographic area to accommodate rental 
         demand at these locations. The fleet distribution module makes 
         specific recommendations for movement of vehicles between the 
         locations. 

   o     Pricing Decision Support System. Pricing in the vehicle rental 
         industry is highly competitive and complex. To insure its ability to 
         respond to rental rate changes in the marketplace the Company has 
         developed sophisticated systems to gather and report competitive 
         industry rental rate changes each day. The system, using data from 
         third party reservation systems as its source of information, 
         automatically scans rate movements and reports significant changes 
         to a staff of pricing analysts for evaluation. The system greatly 
         enhances the Company's ability to gather and respond to rate changes 
         in its markets. 

   o     Business Mix Model. The Company has also developed a strategic 
         planning model to evaluate the discrete segments of its business 
         relative to each other. The model considers revenues and costs to 
         determine the potential margin contribution of each discrete 
         segment. Using data from the Company's financial systems, the Wizard 
         System, the fleet and revenue management systems along with 
         management objectives and targets, the model develops business mix 
         and fleet optimization recommendations. 

   o     Profitability Model. The Company has developed a sophisticated model 
         that blends a corporate customer's individual rental into a pattern 
         that determines fleet costs by developing a profile of 

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         such corporate customer's utilization. The model also combines local 
         operations costs with division overhead expenses with a resulting 
         benchmark profitability which is used to determine the financial 
         merit of individual corporate accounts. 

   o     Sales and Marketing System. The Company has also developed a 
         sophisticated system of on-line data screens which enables its sales 
         force to analyze key account information of its corporate customers 
         including historical and current rental activity, revenue and 
         booking sources, top renting locations, rate usage categories and 
         customer satisfaction data. This information, which is updated 
         weekly and captured on a country-by-country basis, is utilized by 
         management to determine opportunities for revenue growth, 
         profitability and improvement. 

FLEET ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT 

 Fleet Purchasing 

   The Company participates in a variety of vehicle purchase programs with 
major domestic and foreign manufacturers, principally GM, although actual 
purchases are made directly through franchised dealers. The average price for 
automobiles purchased by the Company in 1996 for its U.S. rental fleet was 
approximately $16,100. For the 1996 model year, approximately 83% of new 
vehicle purchases were comprised of GM vehicles, 13% of Chrysler vehicles and 
4% of Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, Ford and Land Rover vehicles. In model 
year 1997, approximately 69% of the Company's fleet in the United States will 
consist of GM vehicles, 15% will be Chrysler vehicles and the balance will be 
provided by other manufacturers. Manufacturers' vehicle purchase programs 
sometimes provide the Company with sales incentives for the purchase of 
certain models, and most of these programs allow the Company to serve as a 
drop-ship location for vehicles, thus enabling the Company to receive a fee 
from the manufacturers for preparing newly purchased vehicles for use. There 
can be no assurance that the Company will continue to benefit from sales 
incentives in the future. For its international operations, vehicles are 
acquired by way of negotiated arrangements with local manufacturers and or 
dealers using operating leases or Repurchase Programs. 

   Under the terms of the Company's agreement with GM, which expires at the 
end of GM's model year 2000, the Company is required to purchase at least 
116,650 GM vehicles for model year 1997 and maintain at least 51% GM vehicles 
in the Company's domestic fleet at all times. The GM Repurchase Program is 
available for all vehicles purchased pursuant to the agreement. 

 Impact of Seasonality 

   The Company's business is subject to seasonal variations in customer 
demand, with the summer vacation period representing the peak season for 
vehicle rentals. This general seasonal variation in demand, along with more 
localized changes in demand at each of the Company's operations, causes the 
Company to vary its fleet size over the course of the year. In 1996, the 
Company's average monthly fleet size ranged from a low of 152,000 vehicles in 
January to a high of 196,000 vehicles in August. Fleet utilization, which is 
based on the number of hours vehicles are rented compared to the total number 
of hours vehicles are available for rental, ranged from 67% in December to 
83% in August and averaged 75% for all of 1996. 

 Vehicle Disposition 

   The Company's current operating strategy is to hold vehicles not more than 
12 months with the average fleet age being less than six months. 
Approximately 93% of the vehicles purchased for its domestic fleet under the 
model year 1997, including most GM vehicles, were eligible for Repurchase 
Programs. These programs impose certain return conditions, including those 
related to mileage and repair condition over specified allowances. Less than 
2.5% of the Repurchase Program vehicles purchased by the Company and returned 
in 1996 were ineligible for return. Upon return of a Repurchase Program 
vehicle, the Company receives a price guaranteed at the time of purchase and 
is thus protected from a decrease in prevailing used car prices in the 
wholesale market. The Company also disposes of its used vehicles that are not 
covered by Repurchase Programs to dealers in the United States through 
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or at auctions. The future percentage of Repurchase Program vehicles in the 
Company's fleet will depend on the availability of Repurchase Programs, over 
which the Company has no control. See "Risk Factors -- Importance of 
Manufacturers' Repurchase Programs." 

 Maintenance 

   The Company places a strong emphasis on vehicle maintenance since quick 
and proper repairs are critical to fleet utilization. To accomplish this task 
the Company employs two full-time National Institute for Automotive Service 
Excellence ("ASE") fully certified technician instructors at its headquarters 
who have developed a unique training program for the Company's 250 
technicians who operate at 75 repair centers. The technicians also maintain a 
strong relationship with General Motors Service Technology Group (STG). The 
Company uses "state of the art" diagnostic equipment including GM's 
"Techline" and "Tech 2" diagnostic computers, and is the only vehicle rental 
fleet to utilize GM's "Pulsat Satellite Training Network." The Company's 
technician training department also prepares their own technical service 
bulletins that can be retrieved electronically at all of the Company's repair 
locations. Approximately 70% of the Company's technicians are ASE certified 
versus the national average of 44%. 

MARKETING 

 United States 

   In the United States, approximately 77% of the Company's 1996 rental 
transactions were generated by travelers who used the Avis System under 
contracts between the Company and their employers or organizations of which 
they were members. The Company's corporate sales organization is the 
principal source of contracts with corporate accounts. Unaffiliated business 
travelers are solicited by direct mail, telesales and advertising campaigns. 
The Company's telesales department consists of a centralized staff that 
handles small corporate accounts, travel agencies, meetings and conventions, 
tour operators and associations. Working with a state-of-the-art system in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, the telesales operation produced revenue for the Avis System 
that exceeded $200.0 million in 1996. 

   The Company solicits contractual arrangements with corporate accounts by 
emphasizing the Wizard System's customer service, rental rates, a worldwide 
rental network, advanced technology and centralized account servicing. The 
Wizard System plays a significant part in securing business of this type 
because the Wizard System enables the Company to offer a wide variety of 
rental rate combinations, special reports and tracking techniques tailored to 
the particular needs of each account, and to assure adherence to agreed-upon 
rates. 

   The Company's presence in the leisure market is substantially less than 
its presence in the business market. Leisure rental activity is important in 
enabling the Company to balance the use of its fleet. Typically, business 
renters use vehicles from Monday through Thursday, while in most areas of the 
United States leisure renters use vehicles primarily over weekends. The 
Company's concentration on serving business travelers has led to excess 
capacity from Friday through Sunday of most weeks. The Company intends to 
increase its leisure market penetration by capitalizing on its strength at 
airports and by increased focusing of its marketing efforts toward leisure 
travelers. An important part of the Company's leisure marketing strategy is 
to develop and maintain contractual arrangements with associations that 
provide member benefits to their constituents. In addition to developing 
arrangements with traditional organizations, the Company has created 
innovative programs such as the Affinity Link Program that cross references 
bankcard numbers with Avis Worldwide identification numbers and provides 
discounts to the cardholders for participating bankcard programs. The Company 
also uses coupons in dine-out books and provides discounts to members of 
shopping and travel clubs whose members generated approximately $60.0 million 
of leisure business revenue in 1996. Preferred supplier agreements with 
select travel agencies and contracts with tour operators have also succeeded 
in generating leisure business for the Company. 

   The Company maintains strong links to the air travel industry. It has 
arrangements with most major airlines, including American Airlines, American 
West Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Trans World Airlines, 
United Airlines, USAirways and Northwest Airlines, under which participants 
in the airlines' frequent flier programs can earn mileage credits whenever 
they rent Avis System vehicles. 

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Frequent flier programs (under which travelers can earn reduced fares or free 
flights based upon miles flown on particular airlines) are a significant 
sales incentive to U.S. travelers, and the Company believes it benefits 
significantly from its frequent flier arrangements with the airlines. All the 
other major vehicle rental companies also participate in a number of airline 
frequent flier programs. 

   Travel agents can make Avis System reservations through all four major 
U.S. based global distribution systems and several international based 
systems. Users of the U.S. based global distribution systems can obtain 
access through these systems to the Company's rental locations, vehicle 
availability and applicable rate structures. An automated link between these 
systems and the Wizard System gives them the ability to reserve and confirm 
rentals directly through these systems. The Company also maintains strong 
links to the hotel industry. The Company has arrangements with the Hilton 
Corporation, the Hyatt Corporation and Best Western frequent traveler 
programs, which provide various incentives to all program participants. The 
Company also has an arrangement with HFS whereby lodging customers who are 
making reservations by telephone will be transferred to the Company if they 
desire to rent a vehicle. 

 International 

   The Company utilizes a multi-faceted approach to sales and marketing 
throughout its global network. In its principal international operations, the 
Company employs teams of trained and qualified account executives to 
negotiate contracts with major corporate accounts and leisure and travel 
industry partners. In addition, the Company utilizes centralized 
telemarketing and direct mail initiatives to continuously broaden its 
customer base. Sales efforts are designed to secure customer commitment and 
support customer requirements for both domestic and international car rental 
needs. 

   International sales and marketing activities promote the Company's 
reputation for delivering a high quality of service, contract rates, 
competitive pricing and customer benefits from special services such as 
Preferred Service, Roving Rapid Return and other benefits of the Wizard 
System. 

   The Company's international operations maintain close relationships with 
the travel industry including participation in airline frequent flyer 
programs operated by Air Canada and Ansett Airlines (Australia). 

COMPETITION 

   The vehicle rental industry is characterized by intense price and service 
competition. In any given location, the Company may encounter competition 
from national, regional and local companies, many of which, particularly 
those owned by the major automobile manufacturers, have greater financial 
resources than the Company. The Company's principal competitors for 
commercial accounts in the United States are Hertz and National. Its 
principal competitors for unaffiliated business and leisure travelers in the 
United States are Budget, Hertz and National, and, particularly with regard 
to leisure travelers, Alamo and Dollar. In addition, the Company competes 
with a variety of smaller vehicle rental companies throughout the country. 

   Competition in the U.S. vehicle rental business is based primarily upon 
price, reliability, ease of rental and return and other elements of customer 
service. In addition, competition is influenced strongly by advertising and 
marketing. The Company believes it is capable of competing for virtually all 
aspects of the vehicle rental business, except the insurance replacement 
vehicle business (in which the Company has agreed not to engage until June 
13, 2000 pursuant to an agreement relating to the sale of its replacement 
vehicle rental business). In part because of the Wizard System, the Company 
has been particularly successful in competing for commercial accounts. There 
have been many occasions during the history of the vehicle rental industry in 
which all of the major vehicle rental companies have been adversely affected 
by severe industry-wide rental rate cutting, and the Company has, on such 
occasions, lowered its rates in response to such rate cutting. However, 
during the past two years, industry-wide rates have increased, reflecting, in 
part, both increased costs of owning and maintaining vehicles and the need to 
generate returns on invested capital. 

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INSURANCE 

   The Company generally assumes the risk of liability to third parties 
arising from vehicle rental services in the United States, Canada, Puerto 
Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for up to $1.0 million per occurrence, 
through a combination of certificates of self-insurance, insurance coverage 
provided by its wholly owned domestic subsidiary, Pathfinder Insurance 
Company ("Pathfinder"), and insurance coverage secured from an unaffiliated 
domestic insurance carrier. The Company maintains additional insurance with 
unaffiliated carriers in excess of such level up to $200.0 million per 
occurrence. 

   Currently, the Company provides primary automobile insurance for a 
majority of its fleet through Pathfinder or through self-insurance. In 
addition, the Company provides claims management services from its 
headquarters in New York to all of its locations in the United States, 
Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

   The Company insures the risk of liability to third parties in Argentina, 
Australia and New Zealand through a combination of unaffiliated carriers and 
Global Excess and Reinsurance, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary established 
under the laws of Bermuda ("Global Excess"). These carriers provide coverage 
supplemental to minimum local requirements. The Company additionally 
maintains excess coverage to a limit up to $200.0 million per occurrence. 

   To further control its insurance costs, the Company reinsures some of its 
risks through its wholly owned subsidiary, Constellation Reinsurance Company 
Limited ("Constellation"), an insurance company established under the laws of 
Barbados. 

   Under its standard rental contract, the Company provides its renters 
liability coverage up to the minimum financial responsibility limits required 
by applicable law. Higher limits are provided to some United States national 
corporate accounts and the Company makes available to renters, for an 
additional daily charge, participation in a group policy of "Additional 
Liability Insurance" underwritten by CNA (Continental Group), which increases 
renters' liability coverage up to $1.0 million. The Company also offers 
renters, for additional daily charges, "Personal Accident Insurance," which 
pays medical expenses and accidental death benefits for accidents during the 
rental period, and "Personal Effects Protection," which insures against loss 
or damage to the renters' personal belongings during the rental period. 
Coverages are underwritten by Gulf Insurance Company. 

REGULATORY MATTERS 

   The Company is subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations 
including those relating to taxing and licensing of vehicles, franchising, 
consumer credit, environmental protection, retail vehicle sales and labor 
matters. The principal environmental regulatory requirements applicable to 
the Company's operations relate to the ownership or use of tanks for the 
storage of petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel and waste oils; 
the treatment or discharge of waste waters; and the generation, storage, 
transportation and off-site treatment or disposal of solid or liquid wastes. 
The Company operates 233 locations at which petroleum products are stored in 
underground or aboveground tanks. The Company has instituted an environmental 
compliance program designed to ensure that these tanks are in compliance with 
applicable technical and operational requirements, including the replacement 
of underground steel tanks and periodic testing of underground storage tanks. 
The Company believes that the locations where it currently operates are in 
compliance, in all material respects, with such regulatory requirements. 

   The Company may also be subject to requirements related to the remediation 
of, or the liability for remediation of, substances that have been released 
to the environment at properties owned or operated by the Company or at 
properties to which the Company sends substances for treatment or disposal. 
Such remediation requirements may be imposed without regard to fault and 
liability for environmental remediation can be substantial. See "Risk Factors 
- -- Environmental Risks Inherent in On-Site Petroleum Storage." 

   The Company may be eligible for reimbursement or payment of remediation 
costs associated with future releases from its regulated underground storage 
tanks. Certain of the states in which the Company maintains underground 
storage tanks have established funds to assist in the payment of remediation 
costs for releases from certain registered underground tanks. Subject to 
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funds, compliance status of the tanks and the nature of the release, these 
tank funds may be available to the Company for use in remediating future 
releases from its tank systems. 

   A traditional revenue source for the vehicle rental industry has been the 
sale of loss damage waivers, by which rental companies agree to relieve a 
customer from financial responsibility arising from vehicle damage incurred 
during the rental period. Approximately 3.6% of the Company's revenue during 
1996 was generated by the sale of loss damage waivers. The U.S. House of 
Representatives has from time to time considered legislation that would 
regulate the conditions under which loss damage waivers may be sold by 
vehicle rental companies. House Bill H.R. 175, introduced in January 1995, 
seeks to prohibit the imposition of liability on renters for loss of, or 
damage to, rented vehicles, except in certain circumstances, and would 
prohibit the sale of loss damage waivers. To date, no action has been taken 
on this bill. In addition, approximately 40 states have considered 
legislation affecting the loss damage waivers. To date, 24 states have 
enacted legislation which requires disclosure to each customer at the time of 
rental that damage to the rented vehicle may be covered by the customer's 
personal automobile insurance and that loss damage waivers may not be 
necessary. In addition, in the late 1980's, New York enacted legislation 
which eliminated the Company's right to offer loss damage waivers for sale 
and limited potential customer liability to $100. Moreover, California and 
Nevada have capped rates that may be charged for loss damage waivers to $9.00 
and $10.00 per day, respectively. Texas requires that the rate charged for 
loss damage waivers be reasonably related to the direct cost of the repairs. 
Adoption of national or additional state legislation affecting or limiting 
the sale of loss damage waivers could result in the loss of this revenue 
source and additional limitations on potential customers liability could 
increase the Company's costs. 

   The Company is also subject to regulation under the insurance statutes, 
including insurance holding company statutes, of the jurisdictions in which 
its insurance company subsidiaries are domiciled. These regulations vary from 
state to state, but generally require insurance holding companies and 
insurers that are subsidiaries of insurance holding companies to register and 
file certain reports including information concerning their capital 
structure, ownership, financial condition and general business operations 
with the state regulatory authority, and require prior regulatory agency 
approval of changes in control of an insurer and intercorporate transfers of 
assets within the holding company structure. 

   Pathfinder, as a licensed stock insurance company in the State of 
Colorado, is subject to the applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado 
Insurance Department. The Colorado Insurance Law provides that no person may 
acquire control of the Company, and thus indirect control of Pathfinder, 
unless it has obtained prior approval of the Colorado Insurance Commissioner 
for such acquisition. "Control" is generally presumed to exist through the 
ownership of 10% or more of the voting securities of a Colorado domestic 
insurance company or of any company which controls a Colorado domestic 
insurance company. Any purchaser of 10% or more of the outstanding Common 
Stock would be presumed to have acquired control of the Company, unless such 
presumption is rebutted by a showing that such control does not exist in 
fact. Accordingly, any purchase of shares of Common Stock representing 10% or 
more of the voting power of the Company would require prior approval by the 
Colorado Insurance Department. 

   Global Excess is subject to Bermuda Insurance Laws, which require Global 
Excess to file at least a Bermuda statutory financial return in the form 
prescribed by Bermuda Insurance Laws. Furthermore, any transfer of shares of 
Global Excess by the Company will require the approval of the Bermuda 
Monetary Authority, Foreign Exchange Control. In addition, Constellation is 
required to file an annual financial return in accordance with Barbados 
Insurance Regulations. 

   The payment of dividends to the Company by its insurance company 
subsidiaries, Pathfinder, Global Excess and Constellation, will be restricted 
by government regulations in Colorado, Bermuda and Barbados affecting 
insurance companies domiciled in those jurisdictions. 

EMPLOYEES 

   The Company has more than 16,000 employees worldwide, of whom 
approximately 15,000 serve in various capacities at the Company's rental 
locations and the balance are engaged in executive, financial, sales and 
marketing, and administrative capacities. Approximately 32% of the Company's 
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represented by various unions under contracts expiring at various dates. No 
local union represents more than 2.5% of the Company's employees. The Company 
believes its relationships with its employees are good. 

PROPERTIES 

   The Company leases or has concessions relating to space at 394 locations 
in the United States and 129 locations outside the United States. Of those 
locations, 175 in the United States and 53 outside the United States are at 
airports. Typically, an airport receives a percentage of vehicle rental 
revenues, with a guaranteed minimum. Because there is a limit to the number 
of vehicle rental locations in an airport, vehicle rental companies 
frequently bid for the available locations, usually on the basis of the size 
of the guaranteed minimums. The Company and other vehicle rental firms also 
rent parking space at or near airports and at their other vehicle rental 
locations. 

   The Company leases all of its vehicle rental facilities. The airport 
facilities are located on airport property owned by airport authorities or 
located near the airport in locations convenient for bus transport of 
customers to and from the airport. The Company's airport locations serve as 
the administrative headquarters for the Company's non-airport locations 
nearest to those airport locations and, as a general rule, each airport 
location includes vehicle storage areas, a vehicle maintenance facility, a 
car wash, a refueling station and rental and return facilities. The Company's 
non-airport facilities generally consist of a limited parking facility and a 
rental and return desk and are generally subject to long-term leases with 
renewal options. Certain of these leases also have purchase options at the 
end of their terms. 

   The Company's principal offices are in Garden City, New York where the 
Company leases approximately 269,000 square feet under a sublease agreement 
with WizCom which, by exercising renewal options, can be extended through the 
year 2015. The Avis reservation system is operated by HFS from leased space 
in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the Company subleases approximately 28,000 square 
feet from WizCom pursuant to a sublease agreement for certain marketing 
activities. The Company maintains terminal network facilities which it uses 
in connection with the Wizard System in Garden City and Tulsa. The Company 
also leases 94,000 square feet in a building owned by WizCom in Virginia 
Beach, Virginia that serves as a satellite administrative and reservation 
facility. See "Relationship with HFS -- Lease Agreements." 

LEGAL MATTERS 

   From time to time, the Company is subject to routine litigation incidental 
to its business. The Company maintains insurance policies that cover most of 
the actions brought against the Company and has indemnification rights from 
HFS covering certain pending litigation. See "--Insurance," "Relationship 
with HFS -- Separation Agreement" and Note 13 to the Audited Consolidated 
Financial Statements. The Company is not currently involved in any legal 
proceeding which it believes would have a material adverse effect upon its 
financial condition or operations. 

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                                  MANAGEMENT 

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS 

   The executive officers, directors and significant employees of the Company 
are as follows: 

<TABLE>
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 NAME                      AGE  POSITIONS WITH THE COMPANY 
- ------------------------  ----- ---------------------------------------------------------- 
<S>                       <C>   <C>                                    
R. Craig Hoenshell ......   53  Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director 
F. Robert Salerno .......   46  President, Chief Operating Officer and Director 
Kevin M. Sheehan ........   44  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
John H. Carley ..........   56  Executive Vice President and General Counsel 
Kevin P. Carey ..........   49  Senior Vice President, Human Resources 
Patricia D. Yoder .......   57  Senior Vice President, Communications 
Gerard J. Kennell .......   52  Vice President and Treasurer 
Timothy M. Shanley ......   48  Vice President and Controller 
John Forsythe ...........   52  Vice President--Operations U.S. Rent A Car 
Michael P. Collins ......   50  Vice President--International 
Robert D. Cardillo.......   47  Vice President--Worldwide Marketing 
Thomas J. Byrnes.........   52  Vice President--Sales North America 
Stephen P. Holmes .......   40  Director 
Michael P. Monaco .......   48  Director 
W. Alun Cathcart ........   53  Nominee for Director (1) 
Leonard S. Coleman, Jr.     48  Nominee for Director (1) 
Martin L. Edelman........   55  Nominee for Director (1) 
Deborah L. Harmon........   38  Nominee for Director (1) 
Michael J. Kennedy.......   60  Nominee for Director (1) 
Michael L. Tarnopol......   61  Nominee for Director (1) 
</TABLE>

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(1)     Messrs. Cathcart, Coleman, Edelman, Kennedy, Tarnopol and Ms. Harmon 
        will be nominated by the Company and elected Directors of the Company 
        by the Board of Directors upon the consummation of the Offerings. 

   All directors are elected annually to serve until the next annual meeting 
of stockholders and until their successors have been elected and qualified. 
Upon completion of the Offerings, the Company will have a Board of Directors 
consisting of the four current members of the Company's Board of Directors 
identified above. After completion of the Offerings, the Company anticipates 
that the size and composition of the Board of Directors will be changed and 
will include two directors who will be officers of the Company, four 
directors who will be officers or directors of HFS and four directors who 
will be persons not associated with the Company or HFS. See "Relationship 
with HFS." 

   The Company's Board of Directors is expected to appoint two directors who 
are not affiliated with the Company or HFS to a compensation committee of the 
Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee") and an audit committee of 
the Board of Directors (the "Audit Committee") after such directors are 
elected. The Compensation Committee will establish remuneration levels for 
certain officers of the Company and perform such functions as may be 
delegated to it under the Company's employee benefit programs and executive 
compensation programs. The Audit Committee will select and engage, on behalf 
of the Company, the independent public accountants to audit the Company's 
annual financial statements. The Audit Committee also will review and approve 
the planned scope of the annual audit. 

   The Board of Directors may, from time to time, establish certain other 
committees to facilitate the management of the Company. 

   Officers are elected at the organizational meeting of the Board of 
Directors held each year for a term of one year, and they are elected to 
serve until the next annual meeting. 

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   MR. HOENSHELL has been Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of 
the Company and ARACS since March 1997. From 1995 to March 1997, Mr. 
Hoenshell was the principal in his own consulting firm which focused on 
future payment technologies. From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Hoenshell was president 
of American Express International. From 1990 to 1993, Mr. Hoenshell was the 
President of American Express Travelers Cheques and from 1986 to 1990 he was 
President of American Express Centurion Bank. Prior to 1986, Mr. Hoenshell 
spent ten years as a principal and senior executive of First Data Resources, 
Inc., which provides back-office data processing services to financial 
institutions that issue debit and credit cards. 

   MR. SALERNO has been President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company 
and ARACS since November 1996 and has been a director of the Company since 
May 29, 1997. From September, 1995 to November 1996, Mr. Salerno was 
Executive Vice President of Operations of the Franchisor and ARACS. From July 
1990 to September, 1995, Mr. Salerno was Senior Vice President and General 
Manager Rent A Car of the Franchisor and ARACS. 

   MR. SHEEHAN has been Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
of the Company and ARACS since December 1996. From September 1996 to 
September 1997, Mr. Sheehan was a Senior Vice President of HFS. From December 
1994 to September 1996, Mr. Sheehan was the Chief Financial Officer for STT 
Video Partners, a joint venture between Time Warner, Telecommunications, 
Inc., Sega of America and HBO. Prior thereto, he was with Reliance Group 
Holdings, Inc., an insurance holding company, and some of its affiliated 
companies for ten years and was involved with the formation of the Spanish 
language television network, Telemundo Group, Inc. and from 1991 through 1994 
was Senior Vice President -- Finance and Controller. 

   MR. CARLEY has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the 
Company and ARACS since January 1997. From January 1995 to December 1996, Mr. 
Carley served as Deputy Attorney General for Public Advocacy for New York 
State. From December 1987 to March 1994, Mr. Carley was a partner at the New 
York City law firm of Donovan, Leisure, Newton & Irvine. Previous positions 
include General Counsel to the Reagan Administration's Office of Management 
and Budget, and General Counsel to the Federal Trade Commission. 

   MR. CAREY has been Senior Vice President -- Human Resources of the Company 
and ARACS since April 1997. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Carey was a Senior Vice 
President -- Human Resources for American Express International. From June 
1982 to September 1985, Mr. Carey was Vice President -- Human Resources and 
Administration for Warner Leisure Inc. (a division of Time Warner). 

   MS. YODER has been Senior Vice President -- Corporate Communications of 
the Company since August 1997. From 1995 through 1996, Ms. Yoder was 
Corporate Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications for GTE 
Corporation, where she was a member of the Executive Leadership Committee. 
From 1991 through 1995, Ms. Yoder held the position of Vice President, 
Corporate Public Relations and Advertising and was a member of the Corporate 
Executive Council for GE Capital, the financial services arm of the General 
Electric Company. 

   MR. KENNELL has been Vice President and Treasurer of the Company and ARACS 
since February 1987. 

   MR. SHANLEY has been Vice President and Controller of the Company and 
ARACS since November 1996. From November 1989 to November 1996, Mr. Shanley 
was Vice President -- Planning and Analysis of the Franchisor and ARACS. 

   MR. FORSYTHE has been Vice President -- Operations U.S. Rent A Car for 
ARACS since 1990. From 1982 until 1990, Mr. Forsythe was Vice President -- 
Fleet and Vehicle Sales of ARACS. 

   MR. COLLINS has been Vice President -- International for ARACS and General 
Manager of its international operations since 1987. 

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   MR. CARDILLO has been Vice President -- Worldwide Marketing of the Company 
and ARACS since September 1995. From July 1990 until September 1995, Mr. 
Cardillo was Vice President -- Sales and Marketing -- U.S. Rent A Car. 

   MR. BYRNES has been Vice President -- Sales North America of the Company 
and ARACS since January 1987. 

   MR. HOLMES has been a Director of the Company and ARACS since October 
1996. Mr. Holmes was appointed Vice Chairman of HFS in September 1996 and has 
served as a director of HFS since June 1994. From July 1990 through September 
1996, Mr. Holmes served as Executive Vice President, Treasurer and Chief 
Financial Officer of HFS. Mr. Holmes also serves as a director and officer of 
several subsidiaries of HFS. Mr. Holmes also serves as a Director and, from 
November 1994 to February 1996, was the Executive Vice President and Chief 
Financial Officer, of Chartwell. Mr. Holmes also serves as a director of Avis 
Europe. 

   MR. MONACO has been a Director of the Company since May 29, 1997. Mr. 
Monaco has been Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of HFS since 
October 1996 and has been a Director of HFS since January 27, 1997. Mr. 
Monaco also serves as a director and officer of several subsidiaries of HFS. 
Mr. Monaco served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of 
the American Express Company from September 1990 to June 1996. 

   MR. CATHCART has been the Chairman and Chief Executive of Avis Europe plc 
since February 1988. 

   MR. COLEMAN has been President of the National League of Professional 
Baseball Clubs since March 1994. From 1992 to March 1994, Mr. Coleman served 
as Executive Director --Market Development of Major League Baseball. Mr. 
Coleman also serves on the Board of Directors of HFS, Beneficial Corporation, 
Omnicom Group, the Advisory Board of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for 
Non-Violent Social Change, The Metropolitan Opera, The Newark Museum, the 
Schuman Fund, the Clark Foundation, the Children's Defense Fund and Seton 
Hall University. 

   MR. EDELMAN has been a Director of HFS since November 1993. Mr. Edelman 
also serves as President and a Director of Chartwell Leisure Inc. He has been 
a partner with Battle Fowler, a New York City law firm, from 1972 through 
1993 and as of January 1, 1994 is Of Counsel to that firm. Mr. Edelman is 
also a partner of Chartwell Hotels Associates, Chartwell Leisure Associates 
L.P., Chartwell Leisure Associates L.P. II, and of certain of their 
respective affiliates. 

   MS. HARMON has been a Principal in the Office of the President at JER Real 
Estate Partners, L.P., an institutional, private equity fund for investment 
in real estate assets since 1991. Prior to joining JER, Ms. Harmon served as 
Managing Director of the Real Estate Finance Group at Banker's Trust Company. 

   MR. KENNEDY has been an attorney with his own law firm since 1976. Mr. 
Kennedy also serves as a Director of Chartwell Leisure Inc. 

   MR. TARNOPOL has been Vice Chairman of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. 
since July 1996 and has been a Director of The Bear Stearns Companies Inc. 
since 1985. Mr. Tarnopol has been a Senior Managing Director of Bear, Stearns 
& Co. Inc. since 1985 and has been the Chairman of the Investment Banking 
Division of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. since 1987. 

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                          SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE 

   The following table sets forth a summary of the compensation earned by the 
Chief Executive Officer and certain other executive officers of the Company 
for the year ended December 31, 1996. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                                        LONG TERM                       
                                           ANNUAL COMPENSATION                         COMPENSATION                     
                              ----------------------------------------------      ---------------------                 
                                                              OTHER ANNUAL        SECURITIES UNDERLYING     ALL OTHER   
 NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION   YEAR     SALARY      BONUS    COMPENSATION(1)            OPTIONS(2)       COMPENSATION(3)
- ----------------------------  ------ ----------  ---------- ---------------       --------------------- --------------- 
<S>                           <C>    <C>         <C>        <C>                 <C>                   <C>               
Joseph V. Vittoria(4) .......  1996    $550,000   $251,646       $23,000               450,000           $   44,370     
 Chairman & CEO                                                                                                         
F. Robert Salerno ...........  1996     239,000    103,825         7,750               200,000                4,584     
 President and                                                                                                          
 Chief Operating Officer                                                                                                
Robert D. Cardillo ..........  1996     171,461     53,896            --                30,000                3,120     
 Vice President,                                                                                                        
 Worldwide Marketing                                                                                                    
John Forsythe ...............  1996     170,154     56,430         7,750                60,000                5,225     
 Vice President,                                                                                                        
 Operations                                                                                                             
Michael P. Collins ..........  1996     166,615     53,483            --                40,000                4,234     
 Vice President,                                                                                                        
 International                                                                                                          
James E. Collins ............  1996     228,673     79,477         7,250                50,000            1,339,148(6)  
 Executive Vice President(5)                                                                                            
Lawrence Ferezy .............  1996     209,961     76,021         7,250                75,000            1,406,939(8)  
 Executive Vice                                                                 
 President and CFO(7) 
</TABLE>

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(1)    Includes value of management preferential lease arrangements and 
       insurance associated with leased cars. 
(2)    Amounts listed represent options to acquire HFS common stock. 
(3)    Includes only the value of group term life insurance, unless otherwise 
       indicated. 
(4)    Mr. Vittoria ceased to serve as an employee of the Company in January 
       1997. 
(5)    Mr. James E. Collins ceased to serve as an employee of the Company in 
       November 1996. 
(6)    Includes value of benefits paid as a result of termination of 
       employment. The cost of group term life insurance for Mr. J. Collins 
       was $21,648. 
(7)    Mr. Ferezy ceased to serve as an employee of the Company in November 
       1996. 
(8)    Includes value of benefits paid as a result of termination of 
       employment. The cost of group term life insurance for Mr. Ferezy was 
       $11,939. 

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OPTION GRANTS DURING FISCAL 1996 

   The following tables describe the stock options granted to the Chief 
Executive Officer and certain other executive officers of the Company in the 
last fiscal year.(1) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE  
                                                                                     AT ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES OF  
                                                                                      STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION   
                                                                                         INDIVIDUAL GRANTS       
                                 INDIVIDUAL GRANTS                                       FOR OPTION TERM(2)           
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------    --------------------------
                         NUMBER OF 
                         SECURITIES   PERCENT OF TOTAL 
                         UNDERLYING   OPTIONS GRANTED    EXERCISE OR 
                           OPTIONS    TO EMPLOYEES IN  BASE PRICE PER   EXPIRATION    
          NAME             GRANTED     FISCAL YEAR(3)       SHARE          DATE             5%            10%          
- ----------------------  ------------ ----------------  -------------- ------------    ------------- -------------      
<S>                     <C>          <C>               <C>            <C>             <C>           <C>                
Joseph V. Vittoria(4)      450,000           4%            $76.75       10/17/2006     $21,636,000    $54,828,000      
F. Robert Salerno  ....    150,000           2%             76.75       10/17/2006       7,212,000     18,276,000      
                            50,000                          57.25       12/17/2006       1,800,000      4,561,500      
Robert D. Cardillo  ...     30,000            *             76.75       10/17/2006       1,442,400      3,655,200      
John Forsythe .........     60,000            *             76.75       10/17/2006       2,884,800      7,310,400      
Michael P. Collins  ...     40,000            *             76.75       10/17/2006       1,923,200      4,873,600      
James E. Collins(4)  ..     50,000            *             76.75       10/17/2006              --             --      
Lawrence Ferezy(4)  ...     75,000            *             76.75       10/17/2006              --             --      
                                                                                                                       
</TABLE>                                      
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*      Represents less than 1% of all options to acquire HFS common stock 
       granted within the last fiscal year. 
(1)    Options shown in the table are options to acquire HFS common stock. 
(2)    The amounts shown in these two columns represent the potential 
       realizable values using the options granted and the exercise price. The 
       assumed rates of stock price appreciation are set by the Securities and 
       Exchange Commission's executive compensation disclosure rules and are 
       not intended to forecast the future appreciation of HFS common stock. 
(3)    Figures represent the percentage of all options to acquire HFS common 
       stock granted within the last fiscal year. 
(4)    Options granted to Messrs. Vittoria, Ferezy and J. Collins were 
       cancelled in connection with the termination of their employment. 

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                             CANCELLATION OF SARS 
                  AND EQUIVALENT SHARES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
        NAME         NUMBER OF SECURITIES  VALUE REALIZED 
- -------------------  -------------------- -------------- 
<S>                  <C>                  <C>
Joseph V. Vittoria          350,000          $5,181,050(1) 
                             71,123           2,485,038(2) 
F. Robert Salerno  .        200,000           2,960,600(1) 
                             17,883             624,837(2) 
Robert D. Cardillo          110,000           1,628,330(1) 
                             13,795             482,021(2) 
John Forsythe ......        150,000           2,220,450(1) 
                             13,141             459,162(2) 
Michael P. Collins          110,000           1,628,330(1) 
                             12,954             452,624(2) 
James E. Collins  ..        170,000           2,516,510(1) 
                             23,559             823,151(2) 
Lawrence Ferezy  ...        180,000           2,664,540(1) 
                             21,275             743,349(2) 
</TABLE>

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(1)    In connection with the Acquisition on October 17, 1996, all outstanding 
       stock appreciation units (the "Units") held under the Avis, Inc. 
       Phantom Stock Plan and the Avis, Inc. Stock Appreciation Rights Plan 
       (together the "SAR Plans") by the named executives were cancelled, the 
       SAR Plans were terminated, and each of the named executives received a 
       lump sum cash payment equal to $14.803 (the difference between the 
       value of the Units on their date of grant and the agreed purchase price 
       of $25.00) times the number of Units held by each such executive. 
       Amounts reflected above include payments received in connection with 
       the cancellation of SAR Units. 
(2)    In connection with the Acquisition on October 17, 1996, all outstanding 
       equivalent shares (the "Equivalent Shares") held under the Avis, Inc. 
       Nonqualified Employee Stock Ownership Equivalent Plan by the named 
       executives were cancelled and each of the executives received a lump 
       sum cash payment equal to $34.94 times the number of Equivalent Shares 
       held by each such executive. $5.00 of the consideration paid per 
       Equivalent Share was paid to the named executives in HFS Common Stock. 
*      Amounts shown under "Option Grants During Fiscal 1996" on the prior 
       page represent all outstanding Options held by the named officers at 
       fiscal year end. None of these options were exercisable at such time. 
       Only the grant of 50,000 options to Mr. Salerno was in-the-money at the 
       end of the fiscal year and its value at such time was $125,000. 

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGE IN CONTROL 
ARRANGEMENTS 

   Pursuant to the terms of an offer letter from HFS, Mr. Hoenshell is 
entitled to an annual base salary of $600,000 and a target bonus of 60% of 
his base salary, which bonus is guaranteed for the first year of employment 
with the Company. Mr. Hoenshell is also eligible for a grant of 300,000 
options to acquire HFS common stock, and a grant of options equivalent to at 
least 3% of the Company's Common Stock. The letter does not contain a 
specified term of employment. 

   Under the terms of the offer letter, if Mr. Hoenshell's employment is 
involuntarily terminated within the first 90 days of such employment for 
reasons other than willful misconduct, he is entitled to receive a grant of 
100,000 options to acquire HFS common stock, which options will be fully 
vested and exercisable for a period of one year. If his employment is 
similarly terminated in the next 90 days, all 300,000 options will become 
fully vested and exercisable for a period of one year. In addition, if Mr. 
Hoenshell's employment is involuntarily terminated for reasons other than 
willful misconduct in the first six months of his employment, he is entitled 
to receive a payment equal to six months salary and a pro 

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rated bonus. If his employment is similarly terminated after the first six 
months, Mr. Hoenshell is entitled to receive a payment equal to one year's 
base salary or such greater payment as the Board may determine. 

   Mr. Salerno and Mr. Forsythe have employment agreements with a predecessor 
of the Company which terminate on February 8, 2001. Mr. Salerno and Mr. 
Forsythe receive an annual base salary of $300,000 and $175,000, 
respectively, which salary may be increased by the Board of Directors during 
the term of the agreement. If the employment of either of these executives is 
terminated by the Company for reasons other than "just cause" or if either of 
these executives terminates his employment for "good reason" (as each term is 
defined in the agreement), he is entitled to receive his remaining salary and 
full bonus and certain perquisites through the term of the agreement. 

   Mr. M. Collins has an employment agreement with a predecessor of the 
Company which renews automatically each year unless notice of termination is 
given to Mr. Collins at least 60 days prior to the anniversary date of the 
agreement. Mr. M. Collins receives an annual base salary of $172,000. If the 
employment of Mr. M. Collins is terminated by the Company without "just 
cause" (as defined in the agreement), he is entitled to receive his base 
salary for a period equal to one month for every year of service with the 
Company and such Company's predecessor, plus a pro rata share of the bonus 
for the year during which he is terminated. 

DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 

   The Company maintains a defined benefit pension plan for employees who met 
the eligibility requirements as of December 31, 1983. The eligibility 
requirements were non-union full time employees hired prior to December 31, 
1983 who were age 25 or above on January 1, 1985. The plan provides that the 
benefit for each participant, payable monthly, be equal to 1-1/2% of his or 
her final average compensation (average compensation being the average of the 
highest five consecutive years of compensation in the last ten years of 
employment) for each year of service, not to exceed 35, minus 1 3/7% of the 
estimated Social Security benefit for each year of service, not to exceed 35. 

   In general, the effect is to provide a participant who has worked for the 
company for 35 years prior to retirement with a pension, including Social 
Security, equal to at least 52% of the average compensation (including bonus, 
overtime and commissions) earned during the highest five consecutive years of 
his or her employment. 

   To the extent that applicable federal laws limit a participant's pension 
plan benefit to an amount less than the amount otherwise provided by the 
plan's formula, the company has adopted a Retirement Equalization Benefit 
Plan to compensate the participant for the reductions in the retirement 
benefit. 

   The following table shows the estimated annual pension benefit payable 
under the plans under normal retirement in 1996 after selected periods of 
service (assuming such employees and their spouses elect a straight life 
annuity rather than a form of joint and survivor or other form of annuity, in 
which case the benefits would generally be lower than shown in the following 
table.) The estimated maximum benefits for employees who retire in years 
other than 1996 will be different from the amount shown in the table because 
pension benefits will be offset by different Social Security benefits, 
however, the benefit shown in the table will not be reduced by the amount of 
Social Security benefits actually paid. 

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                              PENSION PLAN TABLE 

                     ESTIMATED ANNUAL PENSION BENEFIT(a) 
                               YEARS OF SERVICE 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
 ANNUAL PAY       15        20         25        30         35 
- ------------  --------- ---------  --------- ---------  --------- 
<S>           <C>       <C>        <C>       <C>        <C>
   $200,000    $ 39,819  $ 53,091   $ 66,364  $ 79,637   $ 92,910 
    250,000      50,506    67,341     84,177   101,012    117,848 
    300,000      61,194    81,591    101,989   122,387    142,785 
    350,000      71,881    95,841    119,802   143,762    167,723 
    400,000      82,569   110,091    137,614   165,137    192,660 
    450,000      93,256   124,341    155,427   186,512    217,598 
    500,000     103,944   138,591    173,239   207,887    242,535 
</TABLE>

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(a)    A portion of the benefit will be paid by the Company under its 
       Retirement Equalization Benefit Plan, if the benefit exceeds the 
       maximum pension payable from the tax qualified retirement plan under 
       federal law. 

   Except for the age 70-1/2 minimum distributions, all payments are made in 
lump sums upon death, disability, age 65 or termination of employment. 

   As of December 31, 1996 (or as of the date the executive's employment with 
the Company terminated, if earlier), the named executives had the following 
years of service under the defined benefit plan: Mr. Vittoria, twenty-seven 
years; Mr. J. Collins, thirteen years, eight months; Mr. Ferezy, fourteen 
years, six months; Mr. Salerno, fourteen years, seven months; Mr. Cardillo, 
thirteen years, nine months; Mr. Forsythe, fourteen years, eight months; Mr. 
M. Collins, twenty-one years, six months. 

STOCK OPTION PLAN 

 Introduction 

   The Avis Rent A Car, Inc. 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Stock Option Plan") 
will be adopted by the Board of Directors prior to the consummation of the 
Offerings. 4,183,908 shares of Common Stock (4,620,977 shares if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full) will be reserved for issuance upon the exercise of options 
granted to officers, key employees, independent contractors and non-employee 
Directors of the Company and its designated subsidiaries pursuant to the 
Stock Option Plan. The primary purpose of the Stock Option Plan is to provide 
additional incentive to officers, key employees, independent contractors and 
non-employee Directors of the Company and to strengthen their commitment to 
the Company and its subsidiaries. The Stock Option Plan is intended to 
qualify for the performance-based exclusion from the deduction limitation of 
Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). 

 General 

   A committee (the "Committee") will be appointed by the Board of Directors 
to administer the Stock Option Plan. The Committee generally will select the 
recipients of options under the Stock Option Plan, the exercise price of such 
options and other terms and conditions of the option grant. Options granted 
under the Stock Option Plan may be "incentive stock options" ("ISOs") (within 
the meaning of Section 422 of the Code) or options not subject to Section 422 
of the Code ("NSOs"). Each such option (ISO or NSO), when it becomes 
exercisable, entitles the holder thereof to purchase a share of Common Stock 
for an amount equal to the exercise price of the option, payable in cash. The 
Company may also provide for payment of the exercise price of the option in 
shares of Common Stock with an aggregate value equal to the exercise price of 
the option, or pursuant to a cashless exercise procedure. 

   Non-employee Directors of the Company receive an initial automatic grant 
of an option to purchase 25,000 shares of Common Stock under the Stock Option 
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Directors will receive a like grant under the Stock Option Plan upon election 
or appointment to the Board of Directors. 

   The exercise price of each option under the Stock Option Plan may not be 
less than the fair market value of a share of Common Stock on the date the 
option is granted. Options held by an optionee will generally become 
exercisable as to 20% of the shares covered by such options on the first 
anniversary of the date of grant and with respect to an additional 20% of the 
shares covered by such options on each of the four succeeding anniversaries 
of the date of grant (if the optionee continues to be employed [or retained 
as an independent contractor] by the Company on each such date). All options 
held by an optionee will become fully exercisable (to the extent not already 
exercisable) if a "change of control transaction" (as defined in the Stock 
Option Plan) occurs. Shares of Common Stock acquired upon the exercise of 
options may be subject to restrictions on transfer which will be set forth in 
the agreement evidencing the grant of the option. All options granted under 
the Stock Option Plan, to the extent not exercised, expire on the earliest of 
(i) the tenth anniversary of the date of grant, (ii) two years following the 
optionee's termination of employment on account of death, retirement, 
disability or (iii) one year following the optionee's termination of 
employment for any other reason. Grants of options under the Stock Option 
Plan are subject to an annual per-participant maximum grant of shares of 
Common Stock. 

   Generally, the Board of Directors of the Company may from time to time 
amend or terminate the Stock Option Plan, provided that (i) no such amendment 
or termination may adversely affect the rights of any participant without the 
consent of such participant and (ii) to the extent required by any law, 
regulation or stock exchange rule, no amendment shall be effective without 
the approval of the Company's stockholders. 

 Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences 

   The following discussion is a brief summary of the principal federal 
income tax consequences under current federal income tax laws relating to 
awards under the Stock Option Plan. This summary is not intended to be 
exhaustive and, among other things, does not describe state, local or foreign 
income and other tax consequences. 

   Nonstatutory Stock Options. An optionee generally will not be taxed upon 
the grant of an NSO. Rather, at the time of exercise of such NSO (and in the 
case of an untimely exercise of an ISO), the optionee will recognize ordinary 
income for federal income tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of 
the fair market value of the shares purchased over the option price. The 
Company will generally be entitled to a tax deduction at such time and in the 
same amount that the optionee recognizes ordinary income. 

   If shares acquired upon exercise of an NSO (or upon untimely exercise of 
an ISO) are later sold or exchanged, then the difference between the sales 
price and the fair market value of such stock on the date that ordinary 
income was recognized with respect thereto will generally be taxable as 
long-term or short-term capital gain or loss (if the stock is a capital asset 
of the optionee) depending upon whether the stock has been held for more than 
one year after such date. 

   Incentive Stock Options. An optionee will not be in receipt of taxable 
income upon the grant of an ISO. Exercise of an ISO will be timely if made 
during its term and if the optionee remains an employee of the Company or a 
subsidiary at all times during the period beginning on the date of grant of 
the ISO and ending on the date three months before the date of exercise (or 
one year before the date of exercise in the case of a disabled optionee). 
Exercise of an ISO will also be timely if made by the legal representative of 
an optionee who dies (i) while in the employ of the Company or a subsidiary 
or (ii) within three months after termination of employment. The tax 
consequences of an untimely exercise of an ISO will be determined in 
accordance with the rules applicable to NSOs. 

   If stock acquired pursuant to the timely exercise of an ISO is later 
disposed of, the optionee will, except as noted below, recognize long-term 
capital gain or loss (if the stock is a capital asset of the optionee) equal 
to the difference between the amount realized upon such sale and the option 
price. The Company, under these circumstances, will not be entitled to any 
federal income tax deduction in connection with either the exercise of the 
ISO or the sale of such stock by the optionee. 

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   If, however, stock acquired pursuant to the exercise of an ISO is disposed 
of by the optionee prior to the expiration of two years from the date of 
grant of the ISO or within one year from the date such stock is transferred 
to him upon exercise (a "disqualifying disposition"), any gain realized by 
the optionee generally will be taxable at the time of such disqualifying 
disposition as follows: (i) at ordinary income rates to the extent of the 
difference between the option price and the lesser of the fair market value 
of the stock on the date the ISO is exercised or the amount realized on such 
disqualifying disposition and (ii) if the stock is a capital asset of the 
optionee, as short-term or long-term capital gain to the extent of any excess 
of the amount realized on such disqualifying disposition over the fair market 
value of the stock on the date which governs the determination of his 
ordinary income. In such case, the Company may claim a federal income tax 
deduction at the time of such disqualifying disposition for the amount 
taxable to the optionee as ordinary income. Any capital gain recognized by 
the optionee will be long-term capital gain if the optionee's holding period 
for the stock at the time of disposition is more than one year; otherwise it 
will be short-term. 

                            RELATIONSHIP WITH HFS 

   Immediately prior to the sale of shares of Common Stock in the Offerings, 
HFS, through a wholly owned subsidiary, will own all of the issued and 
outstanding Common Stock. As a result of the Offerings, HFS's ownership will 
be reduced to approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock (or 
approximately 27.5% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full). HFS has advised the Company that its current intent is to 
continue to hold all of the Common Stock beneficially owned by it following 
the Offerings. However, HFS is not subject to any contractual obligation to 
retain its interest, except that each of the Company and HFS has agreed, 
subject to certain exceptions, not to sell or otherwise dispose of any shares 
of Common Stock for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus 
without the prior written consent of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. As a result, 
there can be no assurance concerning the period of time during which HFS will 
maintain its beneficial ownership of Common Stock owned by it following the 
Offerings. See "Underwriting." 

   The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Franchisor, which was 
acquired by HFS in October 1996. HFS is a global provider of real estate and 
travel services with a base of approximately 100 million consumer contacts 
annually. It is the world's largest franchisor of real estate brokerage 
offices and lodging facilities and owns leading providers of timeshare 
exchange services, corporate relocation services, mortgage services for 
consumers and vehicle fleet management services. On May 27, 1997, HFS 
announced that it had entered into a merger agreement with CUC, a leading 
member services and direct marketing organization offering shopping, travel, 
dining, vehicle purchasing, home buying and other services to approximately 
68 million consumer members worldwide. 

   For purposes of governing the on-going relationships between HFS, the 
Franchisor, WizCom and the Company after the Offerings, HFS, the Franchisor, 
WizCom and the Company have entered or will enter into various agreements 
setting forth the on-going responsibilities regarding various matters 
outlined below. The agreements summarized below are included as exhibits to 
the Company's Registration Statement of which this Prospectus is a part. The 
following summaries are qualified in their entirety by reference to such 
exhibits. 

SEPARATION AGREEMENT 

   The Company and the Franchisor have entered into a Separation Agreement 
which provides for, among other things, the principal corporate transactions 
required to effect the Offerings, the assumption by the Company of all 
liabilities relating to the vehicle rental business, other than liabilities 
related to alleged acts of illegal discrimination against customers in the 
rental of vehicles which are alleged to have occurred prior to the 
consummation of the Offerings, and the allocation between the Company and the 
Franchisor of certain other liabilities, certain indemnification obligations 
of the Company and the Franchisor and certain other agreements governing the 
relationship between the Company and the Franchisor with respect to or in 
consequence of the Offerings (the "Separation"). The Separation Agreement 
provides that the Offerings are subject to the prior satisfaction of certain 
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among other things, the transfer of the vehicle rental business to the 
Company, the execution of all ancillary agreements, certain of which are 
described below, to the Separation Agreement and the formal approval of the 
Offerings by the Board of Directors of the Company and HFS. See Notes 4 and 
13 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. 

   Cross-Indemnification. Subject to certain exceptions, the Company has 
agreed to indemnify the Franchisor and its subsidiaries against any loss, 
liability or expense incurred or suffered by the Franchisor or its 
subsidiaries arising out of or related to the failure by the Company to 
perform or otherwise discharge liabilities allocated to and assumed by the 
Company under the Separation Agreement, and the Franchisor has agreed to 
indemnify the Company and its subsidiaries against any loss, liability or 
expense incurred or suffered by the Company or its subsidiaries arising out 
of or related to the failure by the Franchisor to perform or otherwise 
discharge the liabilities retained by the Franchisor under the Separation 
Agreement, including any liabilities arising out of alleged acts of illegal 
discrimination against customers in the rental of vehicles which are alleged 
to have occurred prior to the consummation of the Offerings. The Separation 
Agreement also includes procedures for notice and payment of indemnification 
claims and provides that the indemnifying party may assume the defense of a 
claim or suit brought by a third party. 

   Expenses. The Separation Agreement provides that, except as otherwise 
specifically provided, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the 
preparation, execution, delivery and implementation of the Separation 
Agreement and with the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the 
Separation Agreement shall be paid by the party incurring such cost or 
expense. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall be obligated to pay 
the legal, filing, accounting, printing and other accountable and 
out-of-pocket expenditures in connection with the preparation, printing and 
filing of the Registration Statement of which this Prospectus forms a part 
and obtaining financing. 

MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT 

   The Company's status as an Avis System franchisee is governed by an 
agreement among the Company, the Franchisor and Wizard Co. (the "Master 
License Agreement") which grants to the Company the non-exclusive right to 
operate the Avis vehicle rental business in the territories specified therein 
and the exclusive right to operate the Avis vehicle rental business in 
certain specified territories for a period of 50 years. 

   Pursuant to the Master License Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay 
the Franchisor a monthly base royalty of 3.0% of the Company's gross revenue. 
In addition, the Company has agreed to pay a supplemental royalty of 1.0% of 
gross revenue payable quarterly in arrears which will increase 0.1% per year 
commencing in 1999 and in each of the following four years thereafter to a 
maximum of 1.5% (the "Supplemental Fee"). These fees have been paid by the 
Company since January 1, 1997. Until the fifth anniversary of the effective 
date of the Master License Agreement, the Supplemental Fee or a portion 
thereof may be deferred if the Company does not attain certain financial 
targets. Any Supplemental Fees that are deferred shall bear interest at a 
market rate until paid and shall be expressly subordinated to indebtedness of 
the Company. On an unaudited pro forma basis, if the royalties had been 
charged to the Company beginning on October 17, 1996, net income for the 
period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 would have been reduced by $4.3 
million resulting in a pro forma net loss of $3.1 million. The royalties 
charged to the Company for the six months ended June 30, 1997 amounted to 
$37.8 million and resulted in a reduction in net income of approximately 
$20.4 million. 

   The Company has the exclusive right to open Avis franchises in 28 selected 
standard metropolitan statistical areas in the United States, in territories 
outside the United States that are not currently licensed to other Avis 
System franchisees and in territories that the Company purchases from 
existing franchisees that have exclusivity. The Company has the non-exclusive 
right to open new franchises in any other market not currently served by 
another Avis System franchisee. In the markets where the Company has a 
non-exclusive right to open new franchises, the Company will have a right of 
first refusal to develop such area prior to the Franchisor's granting a 
license to a third party. In the event HFS acquires another car rental 
company, the Company has a right of first refusal to negotiate a grant of a 
license to operate the rental locations for such car rental company within 
any territory in which the Company operates. 

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   The Master License Agreement provides the Franchisor with significant 
rights regarding the business and operations of the Company. The Company is 
required to operate each of its Avis franchises in accordance with certain 
standards contained in the Avis operating manual (the "Operating Manual"). 
Pursuant to the Master License Agreement, the Franchisor may impose certain 
guidelines relating to the Avis System, the vehicle rental operations and the 
amount of advertising and promotion expenditures. In general, the Master 
License Agreement provides that the Company shall not (i) engage in any other 
vehicle rental business or (ii) disclose the terms of the Operating Manual or 
any other confidential information relating to the Avis System to any third 
party. In addition, the Company agrees not to use any of the licensed 
trademarks other than in its vehicle rental business without the Franchisor's 
consent. 

   The Master License Agreement shall terminate without offering the Company 
an opportunity to cure its default, if (i) certain bankruptcy and insolvency 
events occur, (ii) the Company purports to transfer any rights and 
obligations under the Master License Agreement without compliance with the 
terms of the Master License Agreement, (iii) the Company competes with the 
Franchisor in violation of the Master License Agreement, (iv) the Company 
discloses the confidential information of the Franchisor in violation of the 
Master License Agreement, (v) the Company challenges Wizard Co.'s rights to 
the licensed proprietary marks, (vi) upon a Change of Control Event (as 
defined) or (vii) the Company receives three or more notices of termination 
for Curable Defaults (as defined) which are cured or not cured (collectively, 
the "Non-Curable Defaults"); provided that, except for (i) above, the 
Franchisor shall give the Company 30 days notice of such Non-Curable Default. 
The Franchisor may also terminate the Master License Agreement if the Company 
(i) fails, refuses or neglects to promptly pay monies owing to the 
Franchisor, WizCom or HFS under certain specified agreements, (ii) misuses or 
makes any unauthorized use of the licensed proprietary marks or otherwise 
materially impairs the goodwill associated with such marks, (iii) engages in 
any business or markets any service or product under a name or mark which, in 
the Franchisor's opinion, is similar to the licensed proprietary marks, (iv) 
fails to maintain material compliance with the standards prescribed by the 
Franchisor in the Master License Agreement, in the Operating Manual or 
otherwise in writing or (v) with respect to any facility, fails to maintain 
compliance with the standards or procedures prescribed by the Franchisor at 
such facility (collectively, the "Curable Defaults"), provided, however, that 
the Company shall have 30 days (10 days in the case of (i) above) after its 
receipt from the Franchisor of written notice of such default to remedy such 
default and, provided further, that other than with respect to (i) above, in 
the event such default is not cured within 30 days but the Company has 
commenced to cure such default within 30 days and is diligently prosecuting 
such cure to completion, the Company shall have up to an additional 60 days 
to cure such default. In the event of a termination of the agreement, HFS has 
the option to acquire the Company's rental locations, leases and fleet for 
fair value. 

   Change of Control Event means a transaction or series of related 
transactions by which (a) any "person" or "group" (as such terms are used in 
Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) other than HFS or an affiliate 
or successor to HFS, is or becomes after the date hereof the "beneficial 
owner" (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act as in 
effect on the date hereof), of more than 25% of the total voting power of all 
voting stock of the Company then outstanding when HFS controls 20% or more of 
such voting power and otherwise 20% of the total voting power (the "Relevant 
Percentage"); (b)(1) another corporation merges into the Company or the 
Company consolidates with or merges into any other corporation or (2) the 
Company conveys, transfers or leases all or substantially all its assets to 
any person or group, in one transaction or a series of related transactions 
other than any conveyance, transfer or lease between the Company and a wholly 
owned subsidiary of the Company, with the effect that a person or group, 
other than a person or group which is the beneficial owner of more than the 
Relevant Percentage of the total voting power of all voting stock of the 
Company immediately prior to such transaction becomes the beneficial owner of 
more than the Relevant Percentage of the total voting power of all voting 
stock of the surviving or transferee corporation of such transaction or 
series; or (c) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at 
the beginning of such period constituted the Company's Board of Directors 
(together with any new directors whose election by the Company's Board of 
Directors, or whose nomination for election by the Company's shareholders, 
was approved by a vote of a majority of the Directors then still in office 
who were either Directors at the beginning of such period or whose election 
or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason 
to constitute a majority of the Directors then in office. 

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REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT 

   Prior to the consummation of the Offerings, the Company will enter into 
the Registration Rights Agreement, pursuant to which HFS and certain 
transferees of Common Stock held by the Franchisor (the "Holders") will have 
the right to require the Company to register all or part of the Common Stock 
owned by such Holders under the Securities Act (a "Demand Registration"); 
provided that the Company (i) will not be obligated to effect a Demand 
Registration within 180 days of the closing date in connection with the 
Offerings unless Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. has given its consent and (ii) must 
postpone giving effect to a Demand Registration up to a period of 30 days if 
the Company believes such registration might have a material adverse effect 
on any plan or proposal by the Company with respect to any financing, 
acquisition, recapitalization, reorganization or other material transaction, 
or the Company is in possession of material non-public information that, if 
publicly disclosed, could result in a material disruption of a major 
corporate development or transaction then pending or in progress or in other 
material adverse consequences to the Company. HFS has advised the Company 
that it does not have any present intention to request any such registration. 
In addition, the Holders will have the right to participate in registrations 
by the Company of its Common Stock (a "Piggyback Registration"). The Holders 
will pay all out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with any Demand 
Registration. The Company will pay any expenses incurred in connection with a 
Piggyback Registration, except for underwriting discounts, commissions and 
expenses attributable to the shares of Common Stock sold by such Holders. 

COMPUTER SERVICES AGREEMENT 

   The Wizard reservation and rental processing system, with the associated 
back office and accounting systems, are owned and operated by WizCom at a 
computer center in Garden City, New York. The Company purchases use of the 
Wizard System for the purpose of processing reservation and rental 
transactions, and for accounting purposes, under the terms of a Computer 
Services Agreement entered into with WizCom in connection with the Offerings. 
The Computer Services Agreement provides the Company with access to all 
functions of the Wizard System. The Company participates in the funding of 
the development costs for any new features which it agrees with other 
relevant users to be desirable. Once developed, any such additional features 
also become available to the Company. WizCom will charge the Company the full 
cost of providing computer services each month. The method of calculating 
costs chargeable to the Company will vary depending on the service being 
provided. The Computer Services Agreement is coterminous with the Master 
License Agreement. 

   Under the Computer Services Agreement, WizCom may, from time to time, 
provide the Company with software or system development services. The Company 
has the exclusive right to use any such software or systems from the date of 
implementation thereof. 

   Pursuant to a Termination Services Agreement, WizCom has agreed to provide 
services to ARACS for a period of up to six months in the event the Computer 
Services Agreement is terminated in accordance with certain provisions 
thereof. 

RESERVATION SERVICES AGREEMENT 

   The Company has entered into a Reservation Services Agreement with HFS, 
pursuant to which HFS has agreed to operate and maintain (directly or by 
subcontracting with affiliates or one or more third parties) reservation 
center services consistent with the services historically provided to the 
Company. The Company is obligated to obtain and maintain at its vehicle 
rental locations the computer equipment and communication equipment and 
service required to participate in the reservation system. The Company has 
agreed to pay HFS (i) a per call charge for each call received in the call 
centers operated by HFS for the Avis System, (ii) for manually entered 
transactions, a per booking charge for every booking made through direct 
electronic interface with the global distribution systems utilized by the 
airlines and (iii) a per booking charge for every booking made through an 
internet connection for the Avis System. Such fees are subject to adjustment 
annually to reflect the cost of providing such service. The Reservation 
Services Agreement shall terminate upon the termination of the Master License 
Agreement, unless earlier terminated in accordance with the terms thereof. 

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   Pursuant to an Employee Management Agreement with HFS, certain employees 
of the Company who perform certain reservations related services will be 
managed by, and under the direction of, HFS in the performance of such 
services. The aggregate of the costs and expenses incurred by the Company for 
services performed by the Company's employees pursuant to the Employee 
Management Agreement shall be considered part of the cost of receiving 
services pursuant to the Reservation Services Agreement. 

PURCHASING SERVICES AGREEMENT 

   On or prior to the consummation of the Offerings, HFS and ARACS will enter 
into a Purchasing Services Agreement pursuant to which HFS has agreed with 
the assistance of ARACS, to identify vendors and programs which would benefit 
ARACS and pursue establishing a preferred alliance program with such vendors 
for the benefit of ARACS. Any commissions, related access fees or other 
amounts paid by preferred alliance partners in connection with an agreement 
relating to sales to ARACS shall be shared by the parties. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ALLOCATION AGREEMENT 

   The Franchisor, ARACS and HFS have entered into an Employee Benefits and 
Other Employment Matters Allocation Agreement (the "Employee Benefits 
Allocation Agreement") providing for the allocation of certain 
responsibilities with respect to employee compensation, benefit and labor 
matters. Among other things, the Employee Benefits Allocation Agreement 
provides that, effective as of the date of the public offering (the 
"Separation Date"), ARACS and HFS will generally provide the employees of 
each company with such employee benefits as each company deems appropriate. 
ARACS will assume any severance, employment or similar agreement entered into 
between the Franchisor or ARACS and any individual who is intended to be 
employed by ARACS on an ongoing basis after the Separation Date. As of the 
Separation Date, ARACS will also become the sole sponsor of (a) the Avis 
Voluntary Savings Plan, (b) the Retirement Plan for Employees as of June 30, 
1985 of Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., (c) the Avis, Inc. Employee Stock 
Ownership Plan and (d) the Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. Pension Plan for 
Bargaining Hourly Employees. Pursuant to the Employee Benefits Allocation 
Agreement, ARACS will, as of the Separation Date, assume and discharge 
certain obligations and liabilities of ARACS and its subsidiaries relating to 
collective bargaining agreements. ARACS will also assume responsibility for 
certain employee welfare, and other employee benefit plans under the Employee 
Benefits Allocation Agreement. 

CALL TRANSFER AGREEMENT 

   ARACS and HFS are parties to a Call Transfer Agreement, dated March 4, 
1997 (the "Call Agreement"). Pursuant to the Call Agreement, HFS has agreed 
to transfer telephone calls from its lodging customers if such customers wish 
to rent vehicles. Pursuant to the Call Agreement, ARACS has agreed to pay to 
HFS a fee of $1.75 per call transferred to ARACS by HFS. Further, ARACS has 
agreed to pay to HFS a fee of $8.00 for each car rental that results from a 
call transferred by HFS. ARACS has guaranteed that it will pay HFS no less 
than $2.25 million in recurring fees during each of the five years of the 
contract term which expires on March 4, 2002. The Company incurred $750,000 
in fees payable to HFS for the period ended June 30, 1997. The Company also 
paid a one-time access fee of $1.0 million to HFS pursuant to such agreement. 

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LOANS BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND HFS 

   Intercompany Note 

   In connection with the Acquisition, the Franchisor assigned to ARACS a 
note, dated October 1996, made by Wizard Co., Inc. and originally payable to 
the Franchisor in the principal amount of $194,100,000 (the "Wizard Note"). 
ARACS subsequently assigned the Wizard Note to Reserve Claims Management Co., 
a subsidiary of the Company. In connection with the Separation, the Company 
assumed Wizard Co., Inc.'s obligations under the Wizard Note pursuant to an 
Assignment, Assumption and Release Agreement dated July 30, 1997 among ARACS, 
Wizard Co., Inc. and Reserve Claims Management Co. in exchange for payment by 
Wizard Co., Inc. to the Company of the amount due under the Wizard Note. The 
Wizard Note matures on October 1, 2006, bears interest at a rate per annum 
equal to 7.13% and is payable annually on each anniversary thereof commencing 
October 1, 1997. 

   Vehicle Financing Notes 

   At December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997, the Company had loans outstanding 
from the Franchisor of $247.5 million and $254.0 million, respectively, which 
provide subordinated vehicle financing. See Note 3 to the Audited 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

   Other 

   The Company had a net receivable due from HFS and its affiliated companies 
at December 31, 1996 and June 30, 1997 of $112.3 million and $65.6 million, 
respectively. These amounts primarily represent the transfer of assets from 
the Company in connection with the Acquisition, as well as intercompany 
transactions relating to management, service and administrative fees since 
the Acquisition. See Note 3 to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. 

TAX DISAFFILIATION AGREEMENT 

   Prior to the completion of the Offerings, HFS and the Company will enter 
into a tax disaffiliation agreement (the "Tax Disaffiliation Agreement") that 
will set forth each party's rights and obligations with respect to payments 
and refunds, if any, for taxes relating to taxable periods before and after 
the completion of the Offerings and related matters such as the filing of tax 
returns and the conduct of audits and other proceedings involving claims made 
by taxing authorities. 

   On or prior to October 16, 1997 (the "Acquisition Date"), Franchisor was 
the common parent of an affiliated group of corporations within the meaning 
of Section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, whose 
members included the Franchisor, the Company and certain of their respective 
subsidiaries (the "Old Avis Group"). Generally, under the Tax Disaffiliation 
Agreement, the Company will agree to indemnify HFS for (i) taxes of or 
attributable to the Old Avis Group, any member of the Old Avis Group and any 
nonconsolidated subsidiary of the Franchisor for any period or portion 
thereof ending on or before the Acquisition Date, (ii) taxes incurred 
pursuant to Section 1.1502-6 of the U.S. Treasury regulations (or similar 
provisions under state, local or foreign law imposing several liability upon 
members of a consolidated, combined, affiliated or unitary group) as a result 
of any member of the Old Avis Group having been a member of another 
affiliated group, (iii) taxes of or attributable to the Company and its 
subsidiaries for periods or portions thereof beginning the day after the 
Acquisition Date and (iv) transfer taxes incurred as a result of the 
transactions contemplated by the Offerings. 

LEASE AGREEMENTS 

   The Company and WizCom currently share three facilities, which are located 
in (i) Virginia Beach, Virginia, (ii) Tulsa, Oklahoma and (iii) Garden City, 
New York (which houses the Company's principal executive offices). The 
Virginia Beach property is owned by WizCom. The Garden City property (which 
houses the Company's principal executive offices) and the Tulsa property are 
each owned by third parties unrelated to the Company or WizCom and are leased 
by WizCom. 

   In connection with the Separation, the Company and WizCom intend to enter 
into a lease or a sublease agreement with respect to each property, as 
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Beach property to the Company pursuant to a lease agreement. The lease 
agreement will have a term of 18 years and will require the Company to pay 
WizCom its proportionate share based on allocated space, of the cost of 
operating such facility. In addition, WizCom will sublease space at its Tulsa 
and Garden City properties to the Company pursuant to sublease agreements for 
each respective property. The sublease agreements will have a term 
coterminous with the terms under WizCom's existing lease agreements and will 
require the Company to reimburse WizCom for its proportionate share, based on 
allocated space, of the rent and other charges required under WizCom's 
existing leases relating to such properties, together with its proportionate 
share, based on allocated space, of the cost of operating such facilities. 

                       SHARES ELIGIBLE FOR FUTURE SALE 

   Upon completion of the Offerings, the Company will have 28,000,000 shares 
of Common Stock issued and outstanding (30,925,000 shares if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full). All of the shares of Common Stock to be sold in the 
Offerings will be freely tradeable without restrictions or further 
registration under the Securities Act, unless purchased by an "affiliate" of 
the Company (as that term is defined in Rule 144 adopted under the Securities 
Act ("Rule 144")), in which case such shares would be subject to the resale 
limitations of Rule 144. All of the outstanding shares of Common Stock 
beneficially owned by HFS have not been registered under the Securities Act 
and may not be sold in the absence of an effective registration statement 
under the Securities Act other than in accordance with Rule 144 or another 
exemption from registration. HFS has certain rights to require the Company to 
effect registration of shares of Common Stock owned by HFS, which rights may 
be assigned. See "Relationship with HFS -- Registration Rights Agreement." 

   In general, under Rule 144, a person (or persons whose shares are required 
to be aggregated) who has beneficially owned shares of Common Stock for at 
least one year, including a person who may be deemed an "affiliate", is 
entitled to sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares that does 
not exceed the greater of one percent of the total number of shares of the 
class of stock sold or the average weekly reported trading volume of the 
class of stock being sold or the average weekly reported trading volume of 
the class of stock being sold during the four calendar weeks preceding such 
sale. A person who is not deemed an "affiliate" of the Company at any time 
during the three months preceding a sale and who has beneficially owned 
shares for at least two years is entitled to sell such shares under Rule 144 
without regard to the volume limitations described above. As defined in Rule 
144, an "affiliate" of an issuer is a person that directly or indirectly 
through the use of one or more intermediaries controls, is controlled by, or 
is under common control with, such issuer. Rule 144A adopted under the 
Securities Act ("Rule 144A") provides a non-exclusive safe harbor exemption 
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act for specified 
resales of restricted securities to certain institutional investors. In 
general, Rule 144A allows unregistered resales of restricted securities to a 
"qualified institutional buyer", which generally includes an entity, acting 
for its own account or for the account of other qualified institutional 
buyers, that in the aggregate owns or invests at least $100 million in 
securities of unaffiliated issuers. Rule 144A does not extend an exemption to 
the offer or sale of securities that, when issued, were of the same class as 
securities listed on a national securities exchange or quoted on an automated 
quotation system. The shares of Common Stock outstanding as of the date of 
this Prospectus would be eligible for resale under Rule 144A because such 
shares, when issued, were not of the same class as any listed or quoted 
securities. The foregoing summary of Rule 144 and Rule 144A is not intended 
to be a complete description thereof. 

   Prior to the Offerings, there has been no market for the Common Stock, and 
no prediction can be made as to the effect, if any, that market sales of 
outstanding shares of Common Stock by HFS, or the availability of such shares 
for sale, will have on the market price of the Common Stock prevailing from 
time to time. Nevertheless, sales of substantial amounts of Common Stock 
beneficially owned by HFS in the public market, or the perception that such 
sales could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for the 
Common Stock offered in the Offerings. 

   Although HFS in the future may effect or direct sales or other 
dispositions of Common Stock that would reduce its beneficial ownership 
interest in the Company, HFS has advised the Company that its current intent 
is to continue to hold all of the Common Stock beneficially owned by it 
following the Offerings. However, HFS is not subject to any contractual 
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except that HFS and the Company have agreed, subject to certain limited 
exceptions, not to sell or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock 
for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus without the prior 
written consent of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. As a result, there can be no 
assurance concerning the period of time during which HFS will maintain its 
beneficial ownership of Common Stock owned by it following the Offerings. See 
"Underwriting." 

                         DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STOCK 

   Immediately prior to consummation of the Offerings, the Company will 
effect an 85,000 to 1 stock split of its current outstanding common stock and 
amend its Certificate of Incorporation to change its authorized capital stock 
to 100,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value per share, of which 
28,000,000 shares will be issued and outstanding (30,925,000 shares if the 
over-allotment options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers are 
exercised in full), and 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.01 
per share (the "Preferred Stock"), of which none will be issued and 
outstanding. The following summary description of the capital stock of the 
Company is qualified in its entirety by reference to the form of Amended and 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the "Amended 
Certificate") and form of Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, a copy 
of each of which is filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement of 
which this Prospectus forms a part. 

COMMON STOCK 

   Holders of Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share in the election 
of directors and on all other matters on which stockholders are entitled and 
permitted to vote. Such holders are not entitled to vote cumulatively for the 
election of directors. Holders of Common Stock have no redemption, 
conversion, preemptive or other subscription rights. There are no sinking 
fund provisions relating to the Common Stock. In the event of the 
liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, holders of Common 
Stock are entitled to share ratably in all of the assets of the Company 
remaining, if any, after satisfaction of the debts and liabilities of the 
Company. The outstanding shares of Common Stock are, and the shares of Common 
Stock offered hereby will be, upon payment therefor as contemplated herein, 
validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable. 

   Holders of Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends when and as 
declared by the Board of Directors of the Company out of funds legally 
available therefor. The Company does not anticipate paying cash dividends in 
the foreseeable future. See "Dividend Policy." 

PREFERRED STOCK 

   The Amended Certificate provides that shares of Preferred Stock may be 
issued from time to time in one or more series. The Board of Directors of the 
Company is authorized to fix the voting rights, if any, designations, powers, 
preferences and the relative participation, optional or other rights, if any, 
and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, of any unissued 
series of Preferred Stock, to fix the number of shares constituting such 
series, and to increase or decrease the number of shares of any such series 
(but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding). Upon 
consummation of the Offerings, no shares of Preferred Stock will be issued 
and outstanding. 

SECTION 203 OF THE DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW 

   Section 203 ("Section 203") of the General Corporation Law of the State of 
Delaware (the "DGCL") provides, in general, that a stockholder acquiring more 
than 15% of the outstanding voting stock of a corporation subject to the 
statute (an "Interested Stockholder") but less than 85% of such stock may not 
engage in certain Business Combinations (as defined in Section 203) with the 
corporation for a period of three years subsequent to the date on which the 
stockholder became an Interested Stockholder unless (i) prior to such date 
the corporation's board of directors approved either the Business Combination 
or the transaction in which the stockholder became an Interested Stockholder 
or (ii) the Business Combination is approved by the corporation's board of 
directors and authorized by a vote of at least 66 2/3% of the outstanding 
voting stock of the corporation not owned by the Interested Stockholder. The 
Amended Certificate contains a provision electing not to be governed by 
Section 203. 

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LISTING 

   The Common Stock has been approved for listing on the NYSE under the 
symbol "AVI," subject to official notice of issuance. 

TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRAR 

   The transfer agent and registrar for the Common Stock is Harris Trust and 
Savings Bank. 

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                     DESCRIPTION OF CERTAIN INDEBTEDNESS 

   ARACS has entered into a $470.0 million secured credit facility (the "New 
Credit Facility") which will be guaranteed by the Company and certain of 
ARACS's subsidiaries to replace the Company's current credit facility. The 
following is a summary of the material terms and conditions of the New Credit 
Facility. 

   The New Credit Facility consists of (i) a revolving credit facility in the 
amount of up to $125.0 million and will be available on a revolving basis 
until the Final Maturity Date in order to finance the working capital needs 
of ARACS in the ordinary course of business (with up to $75.0 million of such 
amount available for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support 
worker's compensation and other insurance and bonding requirements of ARACS, 
the Company and their subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business), (ii) 
a term loan facility in the amount of $120.0 million to finance working 
capital needs in the ordinary course of business, which will be repayable in 
four installments, the first three of which shall be in the amount of $1.0 
million payable on June 30, 1998, June 30, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and the 
remainder of which will be due on the Final Maturity Date, and (iii) a 
standby letter of credit facility of up to $225.0 million available on a 
revolving basis to fund (a) any shortfall in certain payments owing to AESOP 
Leasing or AESOP Leasing Corp. II, as applicable, pursuant to fleet lease 
agreements and (b) maturing Commercial Paper Notes if such Commercial Paper 
Notes cannot be repaid through the issuance of additional Commercial Paper 
Notes or draws under the Liquidity Facility. 

   Interest accrues on borrowings outstanding under the New Credit Facility, 
at a rate equal to, at the option of ARACS, (A) the sum of (i) the highest of 
(a) the rate of interest publicly announced by Chase Securities Inc. as its 
prime rate in effect at its principal office in New York City, (b) the 
secondary market rate for three-month certificates of deposit (adjusted for 
statutory reserve requirements) plus 1% and (c) the federal funds effective 
rate from time to time plus 0.5%, and (ii) an applicable margin; or (B) the 
sum of (i) the rate (adjusted for statutory reserve requirements) at which 
eurodollar deposits for one, two, three or six months (as selected by ARACS) 
are offered in the interbank eurodollar market and (ii) an applicable margin. 

   The New Credit Facility is secured by the tangible and intangible assets 
of ARACS and the Company (including, without limitation, its intellectual 
property, its rights under the Master License Agreement and related 
agreements, real property and all of the capital stock or equivalent equity 
ownership interests of ARACS and each of its direct and indirect domestic 
subsidiaries and 65% of ARACS's first-tier foreign subsidiaries), except for 
those assets which are subject to a negative pledge or as to which the agents 
for the New Credit Facility shall determine in their sole discretion that the 
costs of obtaining such a security interest are excessive in relation to the 
value of the security to be afforded thereby. 

   The New Credit Facility contains a number of customary affirmative 
covenants, including covenants which require ARACS and the Company to deliver 
financial statements and other reports; pay other obligations; maintain 
corporate existence and material rights and privileges; comply with laws and 
material contracts; maintain properties and insurance; maintain books and 
records; grant the lenders certain inspection rights; provide notices of 
defaults, litigation and material events; and comply with environmental 
matters. The New Credit Facility also contains a number of customary negative 
covenants, including limitations on indebtedness (including preferred stock 
of subsidiaries); liens; guarantee obligations; mergers; consolidations; 
liquidations and dissolutions; sales of assets; leases; dividends and other 
payments in respect of capital stock, capital expenditures; investments; 
loans and advances; optional payments and modifications of subordinated and 
other debt instruments; modification to certain franchise agreements 
transactions with affiliates; sale and leaseback transactions; changes in 
fiscal year; negative pledge clauses; and changes in lines of business. ARACS 
will be required to meet certain financial covenants, including (i) certain 
maximum leverage ratios and (ii) certain minimum interest coverage ratios. 

   The New Credit Facility includes certain events of defaults, including: 
nonpayment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest when due, fees or 
other amounts after a grace period; material inaccuracy of representations 
and warranties; violation of covenants (subject, in the case of certain 
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covenants, to a period to cure such violations); cross-default; default under 
franchise agreements; bankruptcy events; certain ERISA events; material 
judgments; actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee or security 
document or security interest; and a change of control of the Company. 

   For a description of the Company's fleet financing arrangements, see 
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources." 

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                CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL TAX CONSEQUENCES 
                         TO NON-UNITED STATES HOLDERS 

   The following is a general discussion of certain United States federal 
income and estate tax consequences of the acquisition, ownership and 
disposition of Common Stock by a Non-United States Holder. For purposes of 
this discussion, a "Non-United States Holder" is any holder other than (i) a 
citizen or an individual considered under the United States tax laws to be a 
resident of the United States, (ii) a corporation or partnership created or 
organized in the United States or under the laws of the United States or of 
any political subdivision thereof, (iii) an estate whose income is includible 
in gross income for United States federal tax purposes regardless of its 
source or (iv) a trust for which a court within the United States is able to 
exercise primary jurisdiction over the administration of the trust, and for 
which one or more United States fiduciaries has the authority to control all 
substantial decisions of the trust. This discussion does not address all 
aspects of United States federal tax that may be relevant to Non-United 
States Holders in light of their specific circumstances. Prospective 
investors are urged to consult their tax advisors with respect to the 
particular tax consequences to them of acquiring, holding and disposing of 
Common Stock, as well as any tax consequences which may arise under the laws 
of any foreign, state, local or other taxing jurisdiction. This discussion is 
based upon the United States federal income and estate tax law now in effect, 
which is subject to change, possibly retroactively, and is for general 
information only. 

DIVIDENDS 

   Dividends paid to a Non-United States Holder will generally be subject to 
withholding of United States federal income tax at the rate of 30% of the 
gross amount of such dividends (or at such lower rate as may be specified by 
an applicable income tax treaty) unless such dividends are effectively 
connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the United States by 
the Non-United States Holder ("effectively connected"), in which case the 
dividends will be subject to the United States federal income tax on net 
income on the same basis that it applies to United States persons. In the 
case of a Non-United States Holder which is a corporation, such dividends 
might also be subject to the United States branch profits tax (which is 
generally imposed on a foreign corporation on the repatriation from the 
United States of effectively connected earnings and profits at a 30% rate). 
An applicable income tax treaty may, however, change these rules. A 
Non-United States Holder may be required to satisfy certain certification 
requirements in order to claim treaty benefits or otherwise obtain any 
reduction of or exemption from withholding under the foregoing rules. 

SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF COMMON STOCK 

   A Non-United States Holder will generally not be subject to United States 
federal income tax on gain recognized on a sale or other disposition of 
Common Stock unless (i) the gain is effectively connected with the conduct of 
a trade or business within the United States by the Non-United States Holder 
(or by a partnership, trust or estate in which the Non-United States Holder 
is a partner or beneficiary), (ii) in the case of a Non-United States Holder 
who is a nonresident alien individual and holds Common Stock as a capital 
asset, such holder is present in the United States for 183 days or more in 
the taxable year of disposition and (x) has a "tax home" in the United States 
(as specifically defined under the United States federal income tax laws) or 
(y) maintain as an office or other fixed place of business in the United 
States to which the gain from the sale of the stock is attributable, (iii) 
the Non-United States Holder is subject to tax, pursuant to the provisions of 
United States tax law applicable to certain United States expatriates whose 
loss of United States citizenship had as one of its principal purposes the 
avoidance of United States taxes, or (iv)(A) the Company is or becomes a 
"United States real property holding corporation" for United States federal 
income tax purposes and (B) assuming the Common Stock continues to be 
"regularly traded on an established securities market" for tax purposes, the 
Non-United States Holder held, directly or indirectly, at any time during the 
five year period ending on the date of disposition, more than 5% of the 
outstanding Common Stock. The Company believes that it is not currently, and 
is not likely to become, a United States real property holding corporation. 
Any such gain that is (or is treated as being) effectively connected will not 
be subject to withholding, but will be subject to United States federal 
income tax (and, in the case of corporate holders, possibly the United States 
branch profits tax). 

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Non-United States Holders should consult applicable treaties, which may 
provide for different rules (including possibly the exemption of certain 
capital gains from tax). 

BACKUP WITHHOLDING AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS 

   DIVIDENDS.  United States backup withholding tax will generally not apply 
to dividends paid on Common Stock to a Non-United States Holder at an address 
outside the United States. The Company must report annually to the Internal 
Revenue Service and to each Non-United States Holder the amount of dividends 
paid to, and the tax withheld with respect to, such holder, regardless of 
whether any tax was actually withheld. This information may also be made 
available to the tax authorities in the Non-United States Holder's country of 
residence. 

   SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF COMMON STOCK. Upon the sale or other taxable 
disposition of Common Stock by a Non-United States Holder to or through a 
United States office of a broker, the broker must backup withhold at a rate 
of 31% and report the sale to the Internal Revenue Service, unless the holder 
certifies its Non-United States Holder status under penalties of perjury or 
otherwise establishes an exemption. Upon the sale or other taxable 
disposition of Common Stock by a Non-United States Holder to or through the 
foreign office of a United States broker, or a foreign broker with certain 
types of relationships to the United States, the broker must report the sale 
to the Internal Revenue Service (but not backup withhold) unless the broker 
has documentary evidence in its files that the seller is a Non-United States 
Holder and/or certain other conditions are met, or the holder otherwise 
establishes an exemption. 

   BACKUP WITHHOLDING IS NOT AN ADDITIONAL TAX. Amounts withheld under the 
backup withholding rules are generally allowable as a refund or credit 
against such Non-United States Holder's United States federal income tax 
liability, if any, provided that the required information is furnished to the 
Internal Revenue Service. 

   PROPOSED REGULATIONS. On April 22, 1996, the Internal Revenue Service 
issued proposed regulations relating to withholding, backup withholding and 
information reporting that, if adopted in their current form, would, among 
other things, unify current certification procedures and forms and clarify 
reliance standards. The proposed regulations would, among other things, 
eliminate the general current law presumption that dividends paid to an 
address in a foreign country are paid to a resident of that country and would 
impose certain certification and documentation requirements on Non-United 
States Holders claiming the benefit of a reduced withholding rate with 
respect to dividends under a tax treaty. These regulations generally are 
proposed to be effective with respect to payments made after December 31, 
1997, although in certain cases they are proposed to be effective only with 
respect to payments made after December 31, 1999. Proposed regulations are 
subject to change, however, prior to their adoption in final form. 

FEDERAL ESTATES TAXES 

   Common Stock owned or treated as owned by an individual who is neither a 
citizen nor a resident (as defined for United States federal estate tax 
purposes) of the United States at the date of death will be included in such 
individual's estate for United States federal estate tax purposes and subject 
to such tax, except to the extent that an applicable estate tax treaty 
provides otherwise. 

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                                 UNDERWRITING 

   The underwriters of the U.S. Offering named below (the "U.S. 
Underwriters"), for whom Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., Blaylock & Partners, L.P., 
Chase Securities Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., Lehman Brothers Inc., Montgomery 
Securities and Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC are acting as 
representatives, have severally agreed with the Company, subject to the terms 
and conditions of the U.S. Underwriting Agreement (the form of which has been 
filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of which this 
Prospectus is a part), to purchase from the Company the aggregate number of 
U.S. Shares set forth opposite their respective names below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                        NUMBER OF 
NAME OF U.S. UNDERWRITER                               U.S. SHARES 
- ------------------------                              ------------- 
<S>                                                   <C>
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. ............................    2,182,000 
Goldman, Sachs & Co. ................................    1,775,000 
Lehman Brothers Inc. ................................    1,775,000 
Montgomery Securities ...............................    1,775,000 
Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC ...................    1,775,000 
Blaylock & Partners, L.P. ...........................      819,000 
Chase Securities Inc. ...............................      819,000 
ABN AMRO Chicago Corporation ........................      312,000 
BT Alex.Brown Incorporated ..........................      312,000 
Cowen & Company......................................      312,000 
Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation ..............      312,000 
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation        312,000 
Furman Selz LLC .....................................      312,000 
Lazard Freres & Co. LLC .............................      312,000 
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated  .      312,000 
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. .........................      312,000 
Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated ...................      312,000 
Salomon Brothers Inc ................................      312,000 
Smith Barney Inc. ...................................      312,000 
Arnhold and S. Bleichroeder, Inc. ...................      156,000 
Gaines, Berland Inc. ................................      156,000 
McDonald & Company Securities, Inc. .................      156,000 
Ormes Capital Markets, Inc. .........................      156,000 
Raymond James & Associates, Inc. ....................      156,000 
Sturdivant & Co., Inc. ..............................      156,000 
                                                      ------------- 
  Total..............................................   15,600,000 
                                                      ------------- 
</TABLE>

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   The managers of the concurrent International Offering named below (the 
"Managers"), for whom Bear, Stearns International Limited, Bayerische 
Vereinsbank AG, Chase Manhattan International Limited, Credit Lyonnais 
Securities, Goldman Sachs International, Lehman Brothers International 
(Europe), Montgomery Securities and Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC are 
acting as lead Managers, have severally agreed with the Company, subject to 
the terms and conditions of the International Underwriting Agreement (the 
form of which has been filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on 
Form S-1 of which this Prospectus is a part), to purchase from the Company 
the aggregate number of International Shares set forth opposite their 
respective names below: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                              NUMBER OF 
                                            INTERNATIONAL 
NAME OF MANAGER                                 SHARES 
- ---------------                            --------------- 
<S>                                        <C>
Bear, Stearns International Limited  .....      687,000 
Goldman Sachs International...............      558,000 
Lehman Brothers International (Europe)  ..      558,000 
Montgomery Securities ....................      558,000 
Robertson, Stephens & Company LLC  .......      558,000 
Bayerische Vereinsbank 
 Aktiengesellschaft.......................      171,000 
Chase Manhattan International Limited  ...      171,000 
Credit Lyonnais Securities ...............      171,000 
Barclays de Zoete Wedd Limited............       78,000 
CIBC Wood Gundy Securities, Inc.  ........       78,000 
Kleinwort Benson Limited .................       78,000 
NatWest Securities Limited ...............       78,000 
Swiss Bank Corporation ...................       78,000 
Societe Generale .........................       78,000 
                                           --------------- 
  Total...................................    3,900,000 
                                           --------------- 
</TABLE>

   The nature of the respective obligations of the U.S. Underwriters and the 
Managers is such that all of the U.S. Shares and all of the International 
Shares must be purchased if any are purchased. Those obligations are subject, 
however, to various conditions, including the approval of certain matters by 
counsel. The Company has agreed to indemnify the U.S. Underwriters and the 
Managers against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the 
Securities Act, and, where such indemnification is unavailable, to contribute 
to payments that the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers may be required to 
make in respect of such liabilities. 

   The Company has been advised that the U.S. Underwriters propose to offer 
the U.S. Shares in the United States and Canada and the Managers propose to 
offer the International Shares outside the United States and Canada, 
initially at the public offering price set forth on the cover page of this 
Prospectus and to certain selected dealers at such price less a concession 
not to exceed $0.597 per share; that the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers 
may allow, and such selected dealers may reallow, a concession to certain 
other dealers not to exceed $0.10 per share; and that after the commencement 
of the Offerings, the public offering price and the concessions may be 
changed. 

   The Company has granted the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers options to 
purchase in the aggregate up to 2,925,000 additional shares of Common Stock 
solely to cover over-allotments, if any. The options may be exercised in 
whole or in part at any time within 30 days after the date of this 
Prospectus. To the extent the options are exercised, the U.S. Underwriters 
and the Managers will be severally committed, subject to certain conditions, 
including the approval of certain matters by counsel, to purchase the 
additional shares of Common Stock in proportion to their respective purchase 
commitments as indicated in the preceding tables. 

   Pursuant to an agreement between the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers 
(the "Agreement Between"), each U.S. Underwriter has agreed that, as part of 
the distribution of the U.S. Shares and 

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subject to certain exceptions, (a) it is not purchasing any U.S. Shares for 
the account of anyone other than a U.S. or Canadian Person (as defined below) 
and (b) it has not offered or sold, and will not offer, sell, resell or 
deliver, directly or indirectly, any U.S. Shares or distribute any prospectus 
relating to the U.S. Offering outside the United States or Canada or to 
anyone other than a U.S. or Canadian Person or a dealer who similarly agrees. 
Similarly, pursuant to the Agreement Between, each Manager has agreed that, 
as part of the distribution of the International Shares and subject to 
certain exceptions, (a) it is not purchasing any of the International Shares 
for the account of any U.S. or Canadian Person and (b) it has not offered or 
sold, and will not offer, sell, resell or deliver, directly or indirectly, 
any of the International Shares or distribute any prospectus relating to the 
International Offering in the United States or Canada or to any U.S. or 
Canadian Person or to a dealer who does not similarly agree. As used herein, 
"U.S. or Canadian Person" means any individual who is a resident or citizen 
of the United States or Canada, any corporation, pension, profit sharing or 
other trust or any other entity organized under or governed by the laws of 
the United States or Canada or of any political subdivision thereof (other 
than the foreign branch of any U.S. or Canadian Person), any estate or trust 
the income of which is subject to United States or Canadian federal income 
taxation regardless of the source of such income, and any United States or 
Canadian branch of a person other than a U.S. or Canadian Person; "United 
States" means the United States of America (including the District of 
Columbia), its territories, its possessions and other areas subject to its 
jurisdiction; "Canada" means the provinces of Canada, its territories, its 
possessions and other areas subject to its jurisdiction. 

   Pursuant to the Agreement Between, sales may be made between the U.S. 
Underwriters and the Managers of such number of shares of Common Stock as may 
be mutually agreed upon. The price of any shares so sold shall be the public 
offering price as then in effect for the Common Stock being sold by the U.S. 
Underwriters and the Managers, less an amount not greater than the selling 
concession allocable to such Common Stock. To the extent that there are sales 
between the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers pursuant to the Agreement 
Between, the number of shares of Common Stock initially available for sale by 
the U.S. Underwriters or by the Managers may be more or less than the amount 
specified on the cover page of this Prospectus. 

   Each Manager has represented and agreed that (i) it has not offered or 
sold, and, prior to the expiration of six months following the consummation 
of the Offerings, it will not offer or sell, any shares of Common Stock to 
any person in the United Kingdom other than persons whose ordinary activities 
involve them in acquiring, holding, managing or disposing of investments (as 
principal or agent) for the purposes of their business or otherwise in 
circumstances that have not resulted and will not result in an offer to the 
public in the United Kingdom within the meaning of the Public Offers of 
Securities Regulations 1995, (ii) it has complied and will comply with 
applicable provisions of the Financial Services Act 1986 with respect to 
anything done by it in relation to the Common Stock in, from or otherwise 
involving the United Kingdom, and (iii) it has only issued or passed on, and 
will only issue or pass on, in the United Kingdom any document received by it 
in connection with the issue of the Common Stock to a person who is of a kind 
described in Article 11(3) of the Financial Services Act 1986 (Investment 
Advertisements) (Exemptions) Order 1995 or is a person to whom such document 
may otherwise lawfully be issued or passed on. 

   Purchasers of the International Shares offered in the International 
Offering may be required to pay stamp taxes and other charges in accordance 
with the laws and practices of the country of purchase in addition to the 
initial public offering price set forth on the cover page hereof. 

   The U.S. Underwriters and the Managers have reserved for sale at the 
initial public offering price up to 975,000 shares of Common Stock for sale 
to employees of the Company and its affiliates. The number of shares 
available for sale to the general public will be reduced to the extent any 
reserved shares are purchased. Any reserved shares not so purchased will be 
offered by the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers on the same basis as the 
other shares offered hereby. Any employee of the Company who purchases 
reserved shares will be required to agree not to dispose of such shares for a 
period of 180 days following the date of this Prospectus. 

   The Company and HFS have agreed that, subject to certain limited 
exceptions, for a period of 180 days after the date of this Prospectus, 
without the prior written consent of Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc., they 

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will not, directly or indirectly, offer or agree to sell, sell or otherwise 
dispose of any shares of Common Stock (or securities convertible into, 
exchangeable for or evidencing the right to purchase shares of Common Stock). 

   Prior to the Offerings, there has been no public market for the Common 
Stock. Consequently, the initial public offering price will be determined 
through negotiations among the Company and representatives of the U.S. 
Underwriters and the Managers. Among the factors to be considered in making 
such determination will be the Company's financial and operating history and 
condition, its prospects and prospects for the industry in which it does 
business in general, the management of the Company, prevailing equity market 
conditions and the demand for securities considered comparable to those of 
the Company. 

   In order to facilitate the Offerings, certain persons participating in the 
Offerings may engage in transactions that stabilize, maintain or otherwise 
affect the price of the Common Stock during and after the Offerings. 
Specifically, the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers may over-allot or 
otherwise create a short position in the Common Stock for their own account 
by selling more shares than have been sold to them by the Company. The U.S. 
Underwriters and the Managers may elect to cover any such short position by 
purchasing shares in the open market or by exercising the over-allotment 
options granted to the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers. In addition, such 
persons may stabilize or maintain the price of the Common Stock by bidding 
for or purchasing shares in the open market and may impose penalty bids, 
under which selling concessions allowed to syndicate members or other 
broker-dealers participating in the Offerings are reclaimed if shares 
previously distributed in the Offerings are repurchased in connection with 
stabilization transactions or otherwise. The effect of these transactions may 
be to stabilize or maintain the market price of the Common Stock at a level 
above that which might otherwise prevail in the open market. The imposition 
of a penalty bid may also affect the price of the Common Stock to the extent 
that it discourages resales thereof. No representation is made as to the 
magnitude or effect of any such stabilization or other transactions. Such 
transactions may be effected on the NYSE or otherwise and, if commenced, may 
be discontinued at any time. 

   Certain of the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers and their affiliates 
have from time to time provided, and may continue to provide, investment 
banking services and general financing and banking transactions to the 
Company and certain of its affiliates for which such U.S. Underwriters, 
Managers or affiliates have received and will receive fees and commissions. 
The Chase Manhattan Bank ("CMB"), an affiliate of Chase Securities Inc., one 
of the U.S. Underwriters ("CSI"), is the administrative agent and a lender 
under the New Credit Facility. CSI was the arranger of such facility. Each of 
CMB and CSI received compensation for their roles in connection therewith. 

   CMB is also the administrative agent and the sole lender under the 
Acquisition Credit Facility that financed the The First Gray Line 
Acquisition. A substantial portion of the proceeds of the Offerings will be 
paid to CMB in order to retire the Acquisition Credit Facility. See "Use of 
Proceeds." Accordingly, the Offerings are being made pursuant to Section 
2710(c)(8) of the NASD Conduct Rules and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. is assuming 
the responsibilities of acting as Qualified Independent Underwriter in 
pricing the Offerings and conducting due diligence. 

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                                LEGAL MATTERS 

   The validity of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be passed 
upon for the Company by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, 
New York. Certain legal matters in connection with the Offerings will be 
passed upon for the U.S. Underwriters and the Managers by Weil, Gotshal & 
Manges LLP, New York, New York. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP has 
from time to time represented, and may continue to represent, HFS and certain 
of its affiliates (including the Company) in connection with certain legal 
matters. 

                                   EXPERTS 

   The consolidated financial statements as to the Company as of December 31, 
1996 and the period October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 
1996 and as to the Predecessor Companies as of December 31, 1995 and for the 
period January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and for each of the two years in 
the period ended December 31, 1995 included in this Prospectus and the 
related financial statement schedule included elsewhere in the Registration 
Statement of which this Prospectus is a part have been audited by Deloitte & 
Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated in their reports appearing herein 
and elsewhere in the Registration Statement, and are included in reliance 
upon the reports of such firm given their authority as experts in accounting 
and auditing. 

   The consolidated financial statements of First Gray Line as of September 
30, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the two years in the period ended September 
30, 1996 included elsewhere in the Registration Statement of which this 
Prospectus is a part have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent 
auditors, as stated in their report appearing herein and elsewhere in the 
Registration Statement, and are included in reliance upon the report of such 
firm given their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. 

                            AVAILABLE INFORMATION 

   The Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 
"Commission") in Washington D.C. a Registration Statement on Form S-1 (as 
amended, the "Registration Statement") of which this Prospectus is a part 
under the Securities Act with respect to the Common Stock offered hereby. 
This Prospectus does not contain all the information set forth in the 
Registration Statement and the exhibits and schedules thereto, to which 
reference is hereby made. Statements made in this Prospectus as to the 
contents of any contract, agreement or other document are summaries of the 
material terms of such contract, agreement or other document. With respect to 
each such contract, agreement or other document filed as an exhibit to the 
Registration Statement, reference is made to the exhibit for a more complete 
description of the matter involved. The Registration Statement (including the 
exhibits and schedule thereto) filed by the Company with the Commission may 
be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the 
Commission at Room 1024, Judiciary Plaza, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, 
D.C. 20549 and will also be available for inspection and copying at the 
regional offices of the Commission located at Seven World Trade Center, 13th 
Floor, New York, New York 10048 and at Citicorp Center, 500 West Madison 
Street (Suite 1400), Chicago, Illinois 60661. Copies of such material may 
also be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 
Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549 at prescribed rates. The 
Commission also maintains a website that contains reports, proxy and 
information statements and other information. The website address is 
http://www.sec.gov. 

   Upon completion of the Offerings, the Company will be subject to the 
informational requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance therewith, 
will file reports, proxy and information statements and other information 
with the Commission. Such reports, proxy and information statements and other 
information can be inspected and copied at the addresses set forth above. The 
Company reports its financial statements on a year ended December 31. The 
Company intends to furnish its stockholders with annual reports containing 
consolidated financial statements audited by its independent certified public 
accountants and with quarterly reports containing unaudited condensed 
consolidated financial statements for each of the first three quarters of 
each fiscal year. 

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                        INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                       PAGE # 
                                                                                     ---------- 
<S>                                                                                  <C>
AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: 
 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at June 30, 1997 ........... F-2 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended 
  June 30, 1996 and 1997............................................................ F-3 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended 
  June 30, 1996 and 1997............................................................ F-4 
 Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  ............... F-5 

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: 
 Independent Auditors' Report....................................................... F-7 
 Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at December 31, 1995 and 1996 ....... F-8 
 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 
  1995, and for the periods January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and October 17, 
  1996 (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996................................... F-9 
 Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity for the years ended December 31, 
  1994 and 1995, and for the periods January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and 
  October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996....................... F-10 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1994 and 
  1995, and for the periods January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 and October 17, 
  1996 (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996 .................................. F-11 
 Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements............................. F-12 

THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements: 
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at June 30, 1997.............................. F-30 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended June 30, 
  1997 and 1996 .................................................................... F-31 
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended June 30, 
  1997 and 1996 .................................................................... F-32 
 Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements ................ F-33 

Audited Consolidated Financial Statements: 
 Report of Independent Auditors .................................................... F-34 
 Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 1996 and 1995......................... F-35 
 Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended September 30, 1996 
  and 1995.......................................................................... F-36 
 Consolidated Statements of Changes In Stockholders' Equity for the years ended 
  September 30, 1996 and 1995....................................................... F-37 
 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended September 30, 1996 
  and 1995.......................................................................... F-38 
 Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements................................. F-39 

AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements: 
 Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Financial Position at 
  June 30, 1997 .................................................................... P-2 
 Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 
  1996 ............................................................................. P-3 
 Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Operations for the six months ended 
  June 30, 1997 .................................................................... P-4 
 Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Financial Statements  ............... P-5 
</TABLE>

                               F-1           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    JUNE 30, 
                                                                      1997 
                                                                  ------------ 
<S>                                                               <C>
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents........................................  $   57,479 
Accounts receivable, net.........................................     190,292 
Due from affiliates, net.........................................      15,477 
Prepaid expenses.................................................      35,076 
Vehicles, net....................................................   2,312,109 
Property and equipment, net......................................     100,331 
Other assets.....................................................      13,320 
Deferred income tax assets.......................................     105,937 
Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net.......................     199,052 
                                                                  ------------ 
  Total assets...................................................  $3,029,073 
                                                                  ============ 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 
Accounts payable.................................................  $  228,264 
Accrued liabilities..............................................     268,209 
Current income tax liabilities...................................       3,794 
Deferred income tax liabilities..................................      34,478 
Public liability, property damage and other insurance 
 liabilities.....................................................     223,473 
Debt.............................................................   2,183,769 
                                                                  ------------ 
  Total liabilities..............................................   2,941,987 
                                                                  ------------ 
Commitments and contingencies 

Stockholder's equity: 
 Common stock....................................................          -- 
 Additional paid-in capital......................................      75,000 
 Retained earnings...............................................      14,290 
 Foreign currency translation adjustment.........................      (2,204) 
                                                                  ------------ 
  Total stockholder's equity.....................................      87,086 
                                                                  ------------ 
  Total liabilities and stockholder's equity.....................  $3,029,073 
                                                                  ============ 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements. 

                               F-2           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                          PREDECESSOR 
                                                           COMPANIES 
                                                          FOR THE SIX                    FOR THE SIX 
                                                         MONTHS ENDED                   MONTHS ENDED 
                                                           JUNE 30,                       JUNE 30, 
                                                             1996                           1997 
                                                        --------------                 -------------- 
<S>                                                     <C>                            <C>         
Revenue ...............................................    $887,566                       $945,647 
                                                        --------------                 -------------- 
Cost and expenses: 
 Direct operating......................................     390,125                        398,548 
 Vehicle depreciation, net.............................     163,746                        179,418 
 Vehicle lease charges.................................      60,862                         69,025 
 Selling, general and administrative...................     168,042                        203,383 
Interest, net..........................................      73,153                         68,343 
Amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired         2,382                          2,570 
                                                        --------------                 -------------- 
                                                            858,310                        921,287 
                                                        --------------                 -------------- 
Income before provision for income taxes...............      29,256                         24,360 
Provision for income taxes.............................      13,077                         11,254 
                                                        --------------                 -------------- 
Net income ............................................    $ 16,179                       $ 13,106 
                                                        ==============                 ============== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements. 

                               F-3           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      PREDECESSOR 
                                                                       COMPANIES 
                                                                      FOR THE SIX                      FOR THE SIX 
                                                                      MONTHS ENDED                     MONTHS ENDED 
                                                                     JUNE 30, 1996                    JUNE 30, 1997 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
<S>                                                                 <C>                              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
 Net income .......................................................   $    16,179                      $    13,106 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 
  operating activities: 
 Vehicle depreciation..............................................       178,085                          184,510 
 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment ..........         7,676                            5,499 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired ............         2,382                            2,570 
 Amortization of debt issuance costs...............................         1,604                               -- 
 Deferred income tax provision.....................................         9,410                            6,050 
 Undistributed (charges) earnings of associated companies, net ....          (245)                              75 
 Provision for losses on accounts receivable.......................           707                            1,340 
 Provision for public liability, property damage and other 
  insurance liabilities............................................        44,606                           44,996 
 Change in operating assets and liabilities: 
  Increase in accounts receivable..................................       (29,183)                         (18,464) 
  (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses..........................       (10,714)                           4,685 
  Decrease in other assets.........................................         3,422                            1,054 
  Increase in accounts payable.....................................        28,604                           24,261 
  Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities.......................        10,027                          (65,595) 
  Decrease in public liability, property damage and other 
   insurance liabilities...........................................       (34,796)                         (35,240) 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
  Net cash provided by operating activities........................       227,764                          168,847 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
Cash flows from investing activities: 
 Payments for vehicle additions....................................    (1,347,799)                      (1,435,234) 
 Vehicle deletions.................................................       914,766                        1,342,420 
 Payments for additions to property and equipment..................       (18,606)                          (9,509) 
 Sales of property and equipment...................................         1,522                            2,075 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
  Net cash used in investing activities............................      (450,117)                        (100,248) 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
Cash flows from financing activities: 
 Changes in debt: 
  Proceeds.........................................................       401,533                          188,507 
  Repayments.......................................................      (188,755)                        (298,410) 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
  Net increase (decrease) in debt..................................       212,778                         (109,903) 
 Deferred debt issuance costs......................................        (1,701)                              -- 
 Proceeds from intercompany loans..................................        28,552                           48,164 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities .............       239,629                          (61,739) 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash............................           245                             (267) 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents..........................        17,521                            6,593 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period...................        39,081                           50,886 
                                                                    ---------------                  --------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.........................   $    56,602                      $    57,479 
                                                                    ===============                  =============== 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 
 Cash paid during the period for: 
 Interest..........................................................   $    79,114                      $    90,113 
                                                                    ===============                  =============== 
 Income taxes......................................................   $     4,510                      $     6,187 
                                                                    ===============                  =============== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial 
statements. 

                               F-4           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1--BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

   In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed 
consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of 
normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the 
financial position at June 30, 1996 and 1997, and the results of operations 
and cash flows for the six month periods then ended. The results of 
operations for interim periods are not indicative of the results for a full 
year. 

   For a summary of significant accounting policies and additional financial 
information, see the Company's consolidated financial statements which are 
included elsewhere in this Prospectus. 

NOTE 2--BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION 

   On January 1, 1997, HFS Car Rental, Inc. (formerly known as, and 
hereinafter referred to as, Avis, Inc.) contributed the net assets of its 
corporate operations and all of its common stock ownership in Avis 
International, Ltd., Avis Enterprises, Inc., Pathfinder Insurance Company and 
Global Excess & Reinsurance, Ltd. to Avis Rent A Car, Inc. 

NOTE 3--FINANCING AND DEBT 

   Debt outstanding at June 30, 1997 is not guaranteed by HFS and is 
comprised of the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                             <C>
                    VEHICLE TRUST FINANCING 
                    -----------------------
Short Term: 
 Short-term vehicle trust financing revolving credit 
  facilities ..................................................  $1,839,700 
                                                                ------------ 
Long Term: 
 Vehicle manufacturer's floating rate notes due September 1998 
  ($50,912 senior at 8.5% and $16,088 subordinated at 10.0%) ..      67,000 
 Vehicle manufacturer's floating rate notes due October 2001 
  ($64,375 senior at 7.4% and $53,625 subordinated at 9.2%)  ..     118,000 
                                                                ------------ 
  Total long-term portion of vehicle trust financing  .........     185,000 
                                                                ------------ 
                        OTHER FINANCING 
                        ---------------
Short Term: 
 Short-term notes--foreign at 4.1% to 10.5%....................     134,401 
 7.50% capital lease terminating November 1997 and current 
  portion of long-term debt ...................................      18,595 
                                                                ------------ 
  Total current portion of other financing debt ...............     152,996 
                                                                ------------ 
Long Term: 
 Other domestic................................................       2,407 
 Debt of foreign subsidiaries: 
 Floating rate notes due February 1998 at 4.8%.................       2,164 
 Floating rate notes due August 1998 at 6.4%...................       1,502 
                                                                ------------ 
  Total long-term portion of Other Financing ..................       6,073 
                                                                ------------ 
                                                                 $2,183,769 
                                                                ============ 
</TABLE>

NOTE 4--SUBSEQUENT EVENTS. 

   On August 20, 1997, the Company purchased The First Gray Line Corporation 
and its subsidiaries for approximately $210 million, including expenses. The 
fair value of unaudited assets and liabilities, exclusive of cost in excess 
of the fair value of net assets acquired, at June 30, 1997 are $332.3 million 
and $296.3 million, respectively. The transaction is subject to customary 
closing conditions and regulatory approval. 

   On July 31, 1997, the Company refinanced all of its domestic debt. This 
debt was refinanced by utilizing a $3.65 billion asset-backed structure, 
which consisted of (i) a $2.0 billion Commercial Paper Program and (ii) a 
$1.65 billion Medium Term Note Issuance with maturities of 3 and 5 years. 

                               F-5           
<PAGE>
    ARACS is party to a $470.0 million secured credit agreement that provides 
for (i) a revolving credit facility in the amount of up to $125.0 million 
which is available on a revolving basis until December 31, 2000 (the "Final 
Maturity Date") in order to finance the general corporate needs of ARACS in 
the ordinary course of business (with up to $75.0 million of such amount 
available for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support worker's 
compensation and other insurance and bonding requirements of ARACS, the 
Company and their subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business), (ii) a 
term loan facility in the amount of $120.0 million to finance general 
corporate needs in the ordinary course of business, which will be repayable 
in four installments, the first three of which shall be in the amount of $1.0 
million payable on June 30, 1998, June 30, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and the 
remainder of which will be due on the Final Maturity Date, and (iii) a 
standby letter of credit facility of up to $225.0 million available on a 
revolving basis to fund (a) any shortfall in certain payments owing pursuant 
to fleet lease agreements and (b) maturing Commercial Paper Notes if such 
Commercial Paper Notes cannot be repaid through the issuance of additional 
Commercial Paper Notes or draws under the Liquidity Facility. Under terms of 
this facility, the Company will be required to meet the following covenants 
(i) certain maximum leverage ratios, (ii) certain minimum interest coverage 
ratios, and (iii) certain minimum fixed charge coverage. In addition, the 
Credit Facility prohibits the payment of cash dividends until the fiscal year 
ending December 31, 1998 and, thereafter, permits the payment of dividends 
only if the Company meets a minimum leverage ratio, the amount of such 
dividend does not exceed a designated percentage of the Company's cash flow 
and no default exists. Interest rates under these new facilities ranged from 
5.6% to 7.8% at July 31, 1997. 

                               F-6           
<PAGE>
                         INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT 

The Board of Directors and Stockholder of 
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. 
Garden City, New York 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of financial 
position of Avis Rent A Car, Inc. and subsidiaries (successor to Avis Rent A 
Car Systems Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries, Avis International, Ltd. and 
subsidiaries, Avis Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries, Pathfinder Insurance 
Company and Global Excess & Reinsurance, Ltd., all previously wholly-owned by 
Avis, Inc., collectively the "Predecessor Companies"), (collectively referred 
to as "Avis Rent A Car, Inc." or the "Company") as of December 31, 1996 and 
as to the Predecessor Companies as of December 31, 1995, and the related 
consolidated statements of operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows 
for the period October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to December 31, 1996 
and as to the Predecessor Companies the related consolidated statements of 
operations, stockholder's equity and cash flows for each of the two years in 
the period ended December 31, 1995 and the period January 1, 1996 to October 
16, 1996. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of 
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all 
material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company at 
December 31, 1996, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for 
the period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 (period after the change in 
control referred to in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements), and 
with respect to the Predecessor Companies as of December 31, 1995, and for 
each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1995 and the period 
January 1, 1996 to October 16, 1996 (period up to the change in control 
referred to in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements) in conformity 
with generally accepted accounting principles. 

As more fully discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, 
the Predecessor Companies were acquired in a business combination accounted 
for as a purchase. As a result of the acquisition, the consolidated financial 
statements for the period subsequent to the acquisition are presented on a 
different basis of accounting than those for the periods prior to the 
acquisition and, therefore, are not directly comparable. 

Deloitte & Touche LLP 

New York, New York 
May 12, 1997 
(August 20, 1997 as to Note 15) 

                               F-7           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    PREDECESSOR 
                                                                     COMPANIES 
                                                                   DECEMBER 31,    DECEMBER 31, 
                                                                       1995            1996 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
<S>                                                               <C>            <C>        
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents........................................   $   39,081      $   50,886 
Accounts receivable, net.........................................      194,971         311,179 
Due from affiliates, net.........................................                       61,807 
Prepaid expenses.................................................       35,053          40,155 
Vehicles, net....................................................    2,167,167       2,243,492 
Property and equipment, net......................................      140,992          98,887 
Other assets.....................................................       20,882          14,526 
Deferred income tax assets.......................................       81,974         113,660 
Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net.......................      144,778         196,765 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
    Total assets.................................................   $2,824,898      $3,131,357 
                                                                  ============== ============== 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 
Accounts payable.................................................   $  228,146      $  175,535 
Accrued liabilities..............................................      183,595         329,245 
Due to affiliates, net...........................................      385,687 
Current income tax liabilities...................................        6,696           4,790 
Deferred income tax liabilities..................................       27,990          35,988 
Public liability, property damage and other insurance 
 liabilities.....................................................      194,677         213,785 
Debt.............................................................    1,109,747       2,295,474 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
    Total liabilities............................................    2,136,538       3,054,817 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
Commitments and contingencies 

Stockholder's equity: 
 Common stock ($.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; 
  100 shares outstanding at December 31, 1996)...................        2,977              -- 
 Additional paid-in capital......................................      344,531          75,000 
 Retained earnings...............................................      340,596           1,184 
 Foreign currency translation adjustment.........................          256             356 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
    Total stockholder's equity...................................      688,360          76,540 
                                                                  -------------- -------------- 
    Total liabilities and stockholder's equity...................   $2,824,898      $3,131,357 
                                                                  ============== ============== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

                               F-8           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                              
                                           PREDECESSOR COMPANIES              
                                --------------------------------------------  OCTOBER 17, 1996  
                                                                                  (DATE OF      
                                 YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,    JANUARY 1, 1996     ACQUISITION)    
                                --------------------------        TO                 TO         
                                    1994          1995     OCTOBER 16, 1996     DECEMBER 31, 1996 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
<S>                             <C>          <C>           <C>              <C>          
Revenue........................  $1,412,400    $1,615,951     $1,504,673          $362,844 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Cost and expenses: 
 Direct operating..............     664,993       724,759        650,750           167,682 
 Vehicle depreciation, net ....     266,637       324,186        275,867            66,790 
 Vehicle lease charges.........      42,778        86,916        100,318            22,658 
 Selling, general and 
  administrative...............     252,024       269,434        283,180            68,215 
 Interest, net.................     128,898       145,199        120,977            34,212 
 Amortization of cost in 
  excess of net assets 
  acquired ....................       4,754         4,757          3,782             1,026 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                                  1,360,084     1,555,251      1,434,874           360,583 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Income before provision for 
 income taxes..................      52,316        60,700         69,799             2,261 
Provision for income taxes ....      30,213        34,635         31,198             1,040 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Net income.....................  $   22,103    $   26,065     $   38,601          $  1,221 
                                ============ ============  ================ =================== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

                               F-9           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY 
                     (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                    FOREIGN 
                                                         ADDITIONAL                CURRENCY 
                                               COMMON     PAID-IN     RETAINED    TRANSLATION 
                                                STOCK     CAPITAL     EARNINGS    ADJUSTMENT      TOTAL 
                                              -------- ------------  ---------- -------------  ---------- 
<S>                                           <C>      <C>           <C>        <C>            <C>
Balance, January 1, 1994.....................  $2,827     $318,125    $309,902      $(2,598)    $628,256 
Net income for the year ended December 
 31, 1994....................................                           22,103                    22,103 
Tax benefit of ESOP income tax deductions ...               13,104                                13,104 
Foreign currency translation adjustment .....                                         3,466        3,466 
Cash dividends...............................                           (8,578)                   (8,578) 
Stock dividends..............................     150                     (150) 
                                              -------- ------------  ---------- -------------  ---------- 
Balance, December 31, 1994...................   2,977      331,229     323,277          868      658,351 
Net income for the year ended December 
 31, 1995....................................                           26,065                    26,065 
Tax benefit of ESOP income tax deductions ...               13,302                                13,302 
Foreign currency translation adjustment .....                                          (612)        (612) 
Cash dividends...............................                           (8,746)                   (8,746) 
                                              -------- ------------  ---------- -------------  ---------- 
Balance, December 31, 1995...................   2,977      344,531     340,596          256      688,360 
Net income for the period ended October 
 16, 1996....................................                           38,601                    38,601 
Tax benefit of ESOP income tax deductions ...               12,939                                12,939 
Foreign currency translation adjustment .....                                         2,805        2,805 
Cash dividends...............................                           (1,398)                   (1,398) 
                                              -------- ------------  ---------- -------------  ---------- 
Balance, October 16, 1996....................  $2,977     $357,470    $377,799      $ 3,061     $741,307 
                                              ======== ============  ========== =============  ========== 
Avis Rent A Car, Inc. ($.01 par value, 1,000 
 shares authorized; 100 shares outstanding        
 at October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition)) .    $ --     $ 75,000                              $ 75,000 
Net income for the period from 
 October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996 ......                         $  1,221                     1,221 
Foreign currency translation adjustment for 
 the period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 
 1996........................................                                       $   356          356 
Additional minimum pension liability 
 for the period October 17, 1996 to December 
 31, 1996....................................                              (37)                      (37) 
                                              -------- ------------  ---------- -------------  ---------- 
Balance, December 31, 1996...................   $  --     $ 75,000    $  1,184      $   356     $ 76,540 
                                              ======== ============  ========== =============  ========== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

                              F-10           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                  
                                                              PREDECESSOR COMPANIES               
                                                  ----------------------------------------------  OCTOBER 17, 1996   
                                                                                                      (DATE OF       
                                                    YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,     JANUARY 1, 1996    ACQUISITION)     
                                                  ----------------------------         TO                TO          
                                                       1994          1995       OCTOBER 16, 1996  DECEMBER 31, 1996  
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
<S>                                               <C>           <C>            <C>              <C>
Cash flows from operating activities: 
Net income.......................................  $    22,103    $    26,065     $    38,601         $   1,221 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash 
 provided by operating activities: 
 Vehicle depreciation............................      291,360        342,048         306,159            71,343 
 Depreciation and amortization of property and 
  equipment......................................       12,782         13,387          12,333             2,212 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets 
  acquired.......................................        4,754          4,757           3,782             1,026 
 Amortization of debt issuance costs ............        3,454          2,660           2,423 
 Deferred income tax provision...................       19,384         25,852          22,342                33 
 Undistributed earnings of associated companies .          (65)          (376)           (232) 
 Provision for (benefit from) losses on accounts 
  receivable.....................................          305            (48)          1,238               227 
 Provision for public liability, property damage 
  and other insurance liabilities................       73,900         81,800          74,109            17,355 
 Change in operating assets and liabilities: 
  Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable ....           53        (22,644)       (204,137)           10,327 
  Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses .......        4,640           (863)         (2,125)           (2,664) 
  (Increase) decrease in other assets............         (595)         1,988           3,266            (3,459) 
  (Decrease) increase in accounts payable .......      (44,087)        (5,733)         82,354           (18,712) 
  Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities ....       26,399         42,176         101,069           (24,718) 
  Decrease in public liability, property damage 
   and other insurance liabilities...............      (72,363)       (71,159)        (56,364)          (16,015) 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
   Net cash provided by operating activities ....      342,024        439,910         384,818            38,176 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Cash flows from investing activities: 
 Payments for vehicle additions..................   (3,218,613)    (2,553,324)     (2,325,460)         (561,117) 
 Vehicle deletions...............................    2,680,535      2,028,474       1,795,562           565,896 
 Payments for additions to property and 
  equipment......................................      (24,487)       (36,939)        (25,953)           (3,484) 
 Sales of property and equipment.................        2,898          3,715           1,849               361 
 Investment in associated companies..............         (100) 
 Investment in Canadian Licensees................                                      (3,134) 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
  Net cash (used in) provided by investing 
   activities....................................     (559,767)      (558,074)       (557,136)            1,656 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Cash flows from financing activities: 
 Changes in debt: 
  Proceeds.......................................      423,502        320,940         519,167            63,903 
  Repayments.....................................     (161,523)      (287,271)       (267,317)         (133,457) 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
  Net increase (decrease) in debt................      261,979         33,669         251,850           (69,554) 
 Deferred debt issuance costs....................       (4,637)        (5,515)         (2,604) 
 (Payments on) proceeds from intercompany loans .      (29,090)       104,209         (27,696)           (6,661) 
 Cash dividends..................................       (8,578)        (8,746)         (1,398) 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
  Net cash provided by (used in) financing 
   activities....................................      219,674        123,617         220,152           (76,215) 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .........          119           (197)            260                94 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash 
 equivalents.....................................        2,050          5,256          48,094           (36,289) 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of 
 period..........................................       31,775         33,825          39,081            87,175 
                                                  ------------- -------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ......  $    33,825    $    39,081     $    87,175         $  50,886 
                                                  ============= =============  ================ =================== 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW 
 INFORMATION: 
 Cash paid during the period for: 
  Interest.......................................  $   131,877    $   149,885     $   135,733         $  28,170 
                                                  ============= =============  ================ =================== 
  Income taxes...................................  $     7,576    $     8,688     $     6,220         $     827 
                                                  ============= =============  ================ =================== 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH TRANSACTION -- 
 Recapitalization at Date of Acquisition ........  $        --         $   --     $        --         $ 666,307 
                                                  ============= =============  ================ =================== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements. 

                              F-11           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

NOTE 1 -- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements include Avis Rent A 
Car, Inc. (name changed from and formerly known as Rental Car System 
Holdings, Inc. which was incorporated on October 17, 1996) and subsidiaries 
(including the carved out corporate operations of HFS Car Rental, Inc. (name 
changed from and formerly known as, and hereinafter referred to as, Avis, 
Inc.), which is the holding company of Rental Car System Holdings, Inc., and 
Prime Vehicles Trust (the "Vehicle Trust")), Avis International, Ltd. and 
subsidiaries, Avis Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries, Pathfinder Insurance 
Company and Global Excess & Reinsurance, Ltd. (collectively referred to as 
"Avis Rent A Car, Inc."). All of the foregoing companies are ultimately 
wholly-owned subsidiaries of Avis, Inc., which was acquired by HFS 
Incorporated ("HFS") on October 17, 1996 (the "Date of Acquisition") for 
approximately $806.5 million. The purchase price was comprised of 
approximately $367.2 million in cash, $100.9 million of indebtedness and 
$338.4 million of HFS common stock. Prior to October 16, 1996, the 
above-named entities were wholly-owned by Avis, Inc. and are referred to 
collectively as the "Predecessor Companies". Avis Rent A Car, Inc. and the 
Predecessor Companies are referred to throughout the notes as the "Company". 
The major shareholder of Avis, Inc. was an Employee Stock Ownership Plan 
("ESOP") and the minority shareholder was General Motors Corporation 
("General Motors"). The Company purchases a significant portion of its 
vehicles, obtains financing, and receives certain financial incentives and 
allowances from General Motors (see Notes 2, 4, 7 and 14). As a result of the 
acquisition, the consolidated financial statements for the period subsequent 
to the acquisition are presented on a different basis of accounting than 
those for the periods prior to the acquisition and, therefore, are not 
directly comparable. On January 1, 1997, Avis, Inc. contributed the net 
assets of its corporate operations and all of its common stock ownership in 
Avis International, Ltd., Avis Enterprises, Inc., Pathfinder Insurance 
Company and Global Excess & Reinsurance, Ltd. to the Company. After the 
transfer, the remaining operations of Avis, Inc. consist of an investment in 
a wholly-owned subsidiary which owns the Avis trade names and trademarks. 
Pursuant to a plan developed by HFS prior to the Date of Acquisition, HFS 
will cause the Company to undertake an initial public offering ("IPO") within 
one year of the Date of Acquisition, which will reduce HFS' equity interest 
in the Company to 25%. HFS owns and operates the reservation system as well 
as the telecommunications and computer processing systems which service the 
rental car operations for reservations, rental agreement processing, 
accounting and vehicle control. HFS will charge a fee for such services (see 
Note 3). In addition, HFS will retain the Avis trade name and charge the 
Company a royalty fee for the use of the Avis name. 

   The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method and includes 
the operations of the Company subsequent to the Date of Acquisition. A 
portion of this purchase price has been allocated to the estimated fair value 
of the Company. This estimate is calculated assuming that the Company is an 
independent franchisee of Avis, Inc. and is required to pay certain fees for 
use of the Avis trade name, reservation services and other franchise related 
services. HFS and its advisors have estimated that the value of the Company 
at the Date of Acquisition was $75 million. The value of the Company is 
expected to increase to approximately $300 million upon completion of the IPO 
(with the IPO proceeds retained by the Company) with HFS's equity interest to 
be reduced to 25% equal to $75 million. If the results of the IPO do not 
confirm the preliminary value as of the Date of Acquisition, then the 
allocated purchase price will be adjusted with a corresponding adjustment to 
cost in excess of net assets acquired. The estimated fair value of the 
Company has been allocated to individual assets and liabilities based on 
their estimated fair value at the Date of Acquisition. The final asset and 
liability fair values may differ from those set forth in the accompanying 
consolidated statement of financial position on December 31, 1996; however, 
the changes are not expected to have a material effect on the consolidated 
financial position of the Company. 

                              F-12           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The preliminary purchase cost allocation at the Date of Acquisition has 
been allocated to the Company as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                 <C>
Allocated purchase cost ...........................  $   75,000 
                                                    ----------- 
Fair Value of: 
 Liabilities assumed ..............................   3,145,395 
 Assets acquired ..................................   3,022,712 
                                                    ----------- 
Net Liabilities ...................................     122,683 
                                                    ----------- 
Excess of purchase price over net assets acquired    $  197,683 
                                                    =========== 
</TABLE>

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION 

   All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. 

ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES 

   Generally accepted accounting principles require the use of estimates, 
which are subject to change, in the preparation of financial statements. 
Significant accounting estimates used include estimates for determining 
public liability, property damage and other insurance liabilities, and the 
realization of deferred income tax assets. Management has exercised 
reasonableness at deriving these estimates. However, actual results may 
differ. 

REVENUE RECOGNITION 

   Revenue is recognized over the period the vehicle is rented. 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 

   The Company considers deposits and short-term investments with an original 
maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 

VEHICLES 

   Vehicles are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation. In accordance 
with industry practice, when vehicles are sold, gains or losses are reflected 
as an adjustment to depreciation. Vehicles are generally depreciated at rates 
ranging from 10% to 25% per annum. Manufacturers provide the Company with 
incentives and allowances (such as rebates and volume discounts) which are 
amortized to income over the holding period of the vehicles. 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

   Property and equipment is stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation 
and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method 
over the estimated useful life of the assets. Estimated useful lives range 
from five to ten years for furniture and office equipment, to thirty years 
for buildings. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of 
twenty years or the remaining life of the lease. Maintenance and repairs are 
expensed; renewals and improvements are capitalized. When depreciable assets 
are retired or sold, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are 
removed from the accounts with any resulting gain or loss reflected in the 
consolidated statement of operations. 

COST IN EXCESS OF NET ASSETS ACQUIRED 

   Cost in excess of net assets acquired is amortized over a 40 year period 
and is shown net of accumulated amortization of $37.5 million and $1.0 
million at December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. 

                              F-13           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

IMPAIRMENT ACCOUNTING 

   In 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 
No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for 
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of". The Company reviews the recoverability 
of its long-lived assets, including cost in excess of net assets acquired, 
when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate that the carrying 
value of the assets may not be recoverable. The measurement of possible 
impairment is based on the Company's ability to recover the carrying value of 
the asset from the expected future pre-tax undiscounted future cash flows 
generated. The measurement of impairment requires management to use estimates 
of expected future cash flows. If an impairment loss existed, the amount of 
the loss would be recorded under the caption Costs and Expenses in the 
consolidated statement of operations. It is at least reasonably possible that 
future events or circumstances could cause these estimates to change. The 
adoption of this statement had no material effect on the consolidated 
financial statements of the Company. 

PUBLIC LIABILITY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OTHER INSURANCE LIABILITIES 

   Insurance liabilities on the accompanying consolidated statements of 
financial position include additional liability insurance, personal effects 
protection insurance, public liability and property damage ("PLPD") and 
personal accident insurance claims for which the Company is self-insured. The 
Company is self-insured up to $1 million per claim under its automobile 
liability insurance program for PLPD and additional liability insurance. 
Costs in excess of $1 million per claim are insured under various contracts 
with commercial insurance carriers. The liability for claims up to $1 million 
is estimated based on the Company's historical loss and loss adjustment 
expense experience and adjusted for current trends. 

   The insurance liabilities include a provision for both claims reported to 
the Company as well as claims incurred but not yet reported to the Company. 
This method is an actuarially accepted loss reserve method. Adjustments to 
this estimate and differences between estimates and the amounts subsequently 
paid are reflected in operations as they occur. 

FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION 

   The assets and liabilities of foreign companies are translated at the 
year-end exchange rates. The resultant translation adjustment is included as 
a component of consolidated stockholder's equity. Results of operations are 
translated at the average rates of exchange in effect during the year. 

INCOME TAXES 

   The Company is included in the consolidated federal income tax return of 
HFS. Pursuant to the regulations under the Internal Revenue Code, the 
Company's pro rata share of the consolidated federal income tax liability of 
HFS is allocated to the Company on a separate return basis. The Predecessor 
Companies were included in the consolidated federal income tax return of 
Avis, Inc. The Company files separate income tax returns in states where a 
consolidated return is not permitted. In accordance with Statement of 
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 
109"), deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured based upon the 
difference between the financial accounting and tax bases of assets and 
liabilities. 

PENSIONS 

   Costs of the defined benefit plans are actuarially determined under the 
projected unit credit cost method and include amounts for current service and 
interest on projected benefit obligations and plan assets. The Company's 
policy is to fund at least the minimum contribution amount required by the 
Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. 

ADVERTISING 

   Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $60.4 
million, $48.4 million, $66.1 million and $10.3 million for the periods ended 
December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996, 
respectively. 

                              F-14           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS 

   The Company's operations include the storage and dispensing of gasoline. 
The Company accrues losses associated with the remediation of accidental fuel 
discharges when such losses are probable and reasonably estimable. Accruals 
for estimated losses from environmental remediation obligations generally are 
recognized no later than completion of the remedial feasibility study. Such 
accruals are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances 
change. Costs of future expenditures for environmental remediation 
obligations are not discounted to their present value. Recoveries from 
insurance companies and other reimbursements are generally not significant. 
In October 1996, the Accounting Standards Executive Committee of the American 
Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 96-1 
Environmental Remediation Liabilities ("SOP 96-1"). SOP 96-1 provides 
guidance on the timing and measurement of liabilities associated with 
environmental remediation. The statement is effective for fiscal years 
beginning after December 15, 1996. The adoption of this statement is not 
expected to have a material effect on the results of operations or financial 
position of the Company. 

NOTE 2 -- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 

   Accounts receivable at December 31, 1995 and 1996 consist of the following 
(in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          1995       1996 
                                       ---------- --------- 
<S>                                    <C>        <C>
Vehicle rentals.......................  $ 90,290   $ 94,480 
Due from vehicle manufacturers  ......    11,308     14,758 
Due from General Motors ..............    69,504    168,546 
Damage claims ........................     5,969     10,697 
Due from licensees ...................     3,297      3,903 
Other ................................    17,349     19,022 
                                       ---------- --------- 
                                         197,717    311,406 
Less allowance for doubtful accounts      (2,746)      (227) 
                                       ---------- --------- 
                                        $194,971   $311,179 
                                       ========== ========= 
</TABLE>

   Amounts due from vehicle manufacturers include receivables for vehicles 
sold under guaranteed repurchase contracts and amounts due for incentives and 
allowances. Incentives and allowances are based on the volume of vehicles to 
be purchased for a model year, or from the manufacturers' willingness to 
encourage the Company to retain vehicles rather than return the vehicles back 
to the manufacturer or arise from the purchase of particular models not 
subject to repurchase under "buyback" arrangements. Incentives and allowances 
are amortized to income over the holding period of the vehicles (see Notes 4 
and 14). 

NOTE 3 -- DUE (TO) FROM AFFILIATES, NET 

   Due (to) from affiliates, net at December 31, 1995 and 1996 consist of the 
following balances due to or from HFS or its consolidated subsidiaries which 
will be settled on or before the previously mentioned IPO (in thousands): 

                              F-15           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1995         1996 
                                              ------------- ----------- 
<S>                                           <C>           <C>
Note receivable from Wizard Co., Inc. (a)  ..                 $ 196,965 
Subordinated vehicle financing notes (b) ....  $  (180,000)    (247,500) 
Due to Avis, Inc. for tax advantaged vehicle 
 financing (c) ..............................   (1,000,000) 
Non-interest bearing advances (d) ...........      794,313      112,342 
                                              ------------- ----------- 
                                               $  (385,687)   $  61,807 
                                              ============= =========== 
</TABLE>

NOTES: 
(a)    Consists of a $194.1 million note receivable from Wizard Co., Inc., an 
       indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of HFS, plus accrued interest. The 
       note bears interest at 7.13% and is due on October 1, 2006 and is 
       guaranteed by HFS. 

(b)    Represents loans from Avis, Inc. to the Vehicle Trust, as described in 
       Note 7, to provide additional subordinated financing. The amounts 
       provided reduce, within certain limits, the amount of subordinated 
       financing required from other lenders. The loans are made under terms 
       of a credit agreement which terminates on October 29, 2003. At December 
       31, 1995 and 1996, the weighted average interest rate under these loans 
       was 11.16% and 10.75%, respectively. 

(c)    Represents a $1 billion ESOP related tax advantaged vehicle trust 
       financing consisting of loans under various agreements with banks, 
       insurance companies and vehicle manufacturer finance companies. The tax 
       advantaged notes were issued in September 1987 with a final maturity of 
       25 years and annual principal reductions commencing in 1998. At 
       December 31, 1995, the weighted average interest rate under these loans 
       was 6.0%. Included within the $1 billion ESOP related vehicle trust 
       financing is $118 million that is ultimately due to General Motors. 
       This loan was retired as of the Date of Acquisition. 

(d)    Primarily represents the transfer of assets from the Company to HFS and 
       subsidiaries, recorded in connection with the October 17, 1996 
       acquisition of Avis, Inc. by HFS, as well as intercompany transactions 
       relating to management, service and administrative fees since the Date 
       of Acquisition. The amounts due to or from HFS and subsidiaries are 
       interest free and are guaranteed by HFS. 

   Expense and (income) items of the Company include the following charges 
from (to) Avis, Inc. and subsidiaries prior to the Date of Acquisition for 
the period ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995 and October 16, 1996 
(in thousands). 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                FOR THE YEARS ENDED  
                                   DECEMBER 31,       JANUARY 1, 1996  
                               ---------------------        TO         
                                  1994       1995    OCTOBER 16, 1996  
                               --------- ----------  ------------------
<S>                            <C>       <C>             <C>
Vehicle related costs ........             $(3,954)      $(25,134) 
Data processing ..............  $28,671     29,833         30,209 
Employee benefits allocation     (2,975)    (3,385)        (2,776) 
Rent .........................   (1,730)    (2,188)        (2,459) 
</TABLE>

   These charges seek to reimburse the affiliated company for the actual 
costs incurred. These amounts reflect the effect of various intercompany 
agreements, which are subject to renegotiation from time to time, and certain 
allocations which are based upon such factors as square footage, employee 
salaries, computer usage time, etc. 

                              F-16           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Expense items of the Company include the following charges from HFS and 
affiliates of HFS for the period October 17, 1996 (Date of Acquisition) to 
December 31, 1996 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                           <C>
Reservations ................................   $10,900 
Data processing .............................     8,772 
Management, service and administrative fees       8,568 
Interest on intercompany debt, net ..........     2,561 
Rent ........................................       950 
                                              ---------- 
                                                $31,751 
                                              ========== 
</TABLE>

   Reservations and data processing services are charged to the Company based 
on actual cost. Effective January 1, 1997, HFS will charge the Company a 
royalty fee of 4.0% of revenue for the use of the Avis trade name. On an 
unaudited pro forma basis, had the royalty fee been charged to the Company 
beginning on October 17, 1996, net income for the period October 17, 1996 to 
December 31, 1996 would have been reduced by $4.3 million resulting in a pro 
forma net loss of $3.1 million. 

NOTE 4 -- VEHICLES 

   Vehicles at December 31, 1995 and 1996 consist of the following (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                              1995          1996 
                                                          ------------ ------------ 
<S>                                                       <C>          <C>
Vehicles ................................................  $2,283,003    $2,250,309 
Vehicles acquired under long-term capital lease (Note 7)       95,084        19,324 
Buses and support vehicles ..............................      42,075        45,868 
Vehicles held for sale ..................................      42,332        36,378 
                                                          ------------ ------------ 
                                                            2,462,494     2,351,879 
Less accumulated depreciation ...........................    (295,327)     (108,387) 
                                                          ------------ ------------ 
                                                           $2,167,167    $2,243,492 
                                                          ============ ============ 
</TABLE>

   Depreciation expense recorded for vehicles was $266.6 million, $324.2 
million, $275.9 million and $66.8 million, for the periods ended December 31, 
1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996, 
respectively. Depreciation expense reflects a net gain on the disposal of 
vehicles of $24.8 million, $17.8 million, $30.3 million and $4.5 million for 
the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and 
December 31, 1996, respectively. It also reflects the amortization of certain 
incentives and allowances from various vehicle manufacturers (the most 
significant of which was received from General Motors) of approximately $74 
million, $77 million, $61 million and $14 million for the periods ended 
December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996, 
respectively. 

   During the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 
1996 and December 31, 1996, the Company purchased from General Motors $2.7 
billion, $2.0 billion, $1.8 billion and $0.4 billion of vehicles, net of 
incentives and allowances, respectively (see Notes 1 and 14). 

   In November 1988 and April 1990, the Company entered into seven year 
operating leases under which an original amount of $324.3 million of vehicles 
were leased, with the ability to exchange such leased vehicles for newly 
manufactured vehicles with the same value to the lessor. The leases are 
cancelable at the Company's option, however, additional costs may be incurred 
upon termination based upon the fair value of the vehicles at the time the 
option is exercised. At the termination of the leases, the Company may 
purchase the vehicles at the agreed upon fair market value or return them to 
the lessor. 

                              F-17           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    In December 1994, the Company entered into a financing arrangement 
whereby it may lease up to $503 million of vehicles. This arrangement was 
amended on October 17, 1996 to increase the amount to $650 million. Under 
this arrangement, at December 31, 1995 and 1996, there were $219 million and 
$322 million of vehicles under operating leases. The vehicles leased under 
this arrangement may be leased for periods of up to 18 months. The lease cost 
charged to the Company varies with the number of vehicles leased and the 
repurchase agreement offered by the vehicle manufacturer to the lessor and 
includes all expenses including the interest costs of the financing company. 

   The rental payments due in each of the years ending December 31 for the 
operating leases as described above are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                          <C>
1997 ......................................  $69,444 
1998 ......................................   15,388 
</TABLE>

   Rental expense for those vehicles under operating leases as described 
above was $59.2 million, $106.1 million, $93.0 million and $16.1 million for 
the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and 
December 31, 1996, respectively. 

NOTE 5 -- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

   Property and equipment at December 31, 1995 and 1996 consist of the 
following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                   1995       1996 
                                                ---------- --------- 
<S>                                             <C>        <C>
Land ..........................................  $ 19,702   $ 19,523 
Buildings .....................................    13,321     11,862 
Leasehold improvements ........................   139,938     48,898 
Furniture, fixtures and equipment .............    30,779     10,997 
Construction-in-progress ......................    15,813      9,946 
                                                ---------- --------- 
                                                  219,553    101,226 
Less accumulated depreciation and 
 amortization..................................   (78,561)    (2,339) 
                                                ---------- --------- 
                                                 $140,992   $ 98,887 
                                                ========== ========= 
</TABLE>

NOTE 6 -- ACCRUED LIABILITIES 

   Accrued liabilities at December 31, 1995 and 1996 consist of the following 
(in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                    1995       1996 
                                 ---------- --------- 
<S>                              <C>        <C>
Payroll and related costs  .....  $ 54,706   $ 73,142 
Taxes, other than income taxes      10,740     29,522 
Rents and property related  ....    10,594     30,889 
Interest .......................    12,081     18,531 
Sales and marketing ............    20,567     20,395 
Vehicle related ................    24,492     18,784 
Other various ..................    50,415    137,982 
                                 ---------- --------- 
                                  $183,595   $329,245 
                                 ========== ========= 
</TABLE>

                              F-18           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

 NOTE 7 -- FINANCING AND DEBT 

   Debt outstanding at December 31, 1996 is not guaranteed by HFS and debt 
outstanding at December 31, 1995 and 1996 is comprised of the following (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                1995          1996 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
<S>                                                         <C>          <C>     
                  VEHICLE TRUST FINANCING 
Commercial paper...........................................  $    3,000 
Short-term vehicle trust financing--revolving credit 
 facilities ...............................................                $1,970,000 
Current portion of long-term debt .........................      56,000 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
Total current portion of vehicle trust financing  .........      59,000     1,970,000 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 

Long-term vehicle trust revolving credit facilities  ......     476,000 
Vehicle manufacturer's floating rate notes due September 
 1998 ($50,719 senior at 8.50% and $16,281 subordinated at 
 10.00%) ..................................................                    67,000 
Vehicle manufacturer's floating rate notes due October 
 2001 ($63,731 senior at 7.16% and $54,269 subordinated at 
 8.91%) ...................................................                   118,000 
Floating rate notes due September 1998 ....................     115,000 
Insurance company notes due from December 1997 to December 
 1999 at 7.53% to 8.23% ...................................     112,000 
Insurance company notes due from June 1998 to June 2003 at 
 6.75% to 7.92% ...........................................     150,500 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
  Total long-term portion of vehicle trust financing  .....     853,500       185,000 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
                      OTHER FINANCING 
Short-term notes--foreign at 6.63% to 18.00% in 1995 and 
 3.89% to 13.00% in 1996 ..................................      37,264        65,516 
Short-term floating rate capital lease terminating in 1996       12,801 
Current portion of 7.50% capital lease terminating 
 November 1997 ............................................      19,153        40,169 
Current portion of long-term debt--other ..................      13,605         1,060 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
  Total current portion of other financing ................      82,823       106,745 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 

7.50% capital lease terminating November 1997 .............      40,169 
Other domestic.............................................       3,974         2,916 
Debt of foreign subsidiaries: 
 Floating rate notes due April 1997 at 8.26% to 8.44%  ....      51,891 
 Floating rate notes due July 1997 at 9.42% to 9.63%  .....      10,378 
 Floating rate notes due February 1998 at 7.65% in 1995 
  and 4.75% in 1996 .......................................       8,012         2,935 
 Floating rate notes due August 1998 at 6.94% to 8.65%  ...                    27,878 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
  Total long-term portion of other financing ..............     114,424        33,729 
                                                            ------------ ------------ 
                                                             $1,109,747    $2,295,474 
                                                            ============ ============ 
</TABLE>

                              F-19           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Currently, the primary source of funding for domestic vehicles is 
provided by the Vehicle Trust (a grantor trust). The Vehicle Trust consists 
of loans from banks, vehicle manufacturer finance companies and Avis, Inc. 
The Predecessor Companies' financing structure of the Vehicle Trust consisted 
of loans from banks, insurance companies, vehicle manufacturer finance 
companies and Avis, Inc. Amounts drawn against this facility may be used to 
purchase vehicles and pay certain expenses of the Vehicle Trust. The security 
for the Vehicle Trust financing facility consists of a lien on the vehicles 
acquired under the facility, which at December 31, 1995 and 1996, totaled 
approximately $1.9 billion and $2.1 billion, respectively, exclusive of 
related valuation reserves. The security for the Vehicle Trust financing 
facility also consists of security interests in certain other assets of the 
Vehicle Trust. In addition, the Vehicle Trust and its security agreement 
require that there be outstanding, at all times, subordinated debt in a 
specified percentage range (10% -25%) of the net book value of the vehicles 
owned by the Vehicle Trust. Pursuant to the agreement, the subordinated debt 
is to be provided by vehicle manufacturer finance companies and Avis, Inc. At 
December 31, 1995 and 1996, subordinated debt of $292.1 million and $318.0 
million, respectively, was required under the Vehicle Trust financing of 
which $180.0 million and $247.5 million, respectively, was due to Avis, Inc. 
(Note 3). 

   At December 31, 1995, the weighted average interest rate on commercial 
paper was 6.4%. For the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995 
and October 16, 1996, the average outstanding borrowings of commercial paper 
were $19.9 million, $33.5 million and $30.4 million, respectively, with a 
weighted average interest rate of 5.3%, 6.5% and 6.0%, respectively. 

   The short-term notes are issued pursuant to a $2.5 billion revolving 
credit facility dated as of October 17, 1996 which matures on October 16, 
1997. At December 31, 1996, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings 
under this facility was 6.00%. For the period from October 17, 1996 to 
December 31, 1996, the average outstanding borrowings under this facility 
were $2.0 billion with a weighted average interest rate of 5.98%. This 
facility requires a fee of 1/8 of 1% on the committed amount. 

   The long-term vehicle trust revolving credit facility consisted of $850 
million revolving credit facility expiring on September 30, 1997. The 
interest rate on these loans is based on the London interbank rate ("LIBOR") 
plus a spread negotiated at the time of borrowing. At December 31, 1995, the 
weighted average interest rate on outstanding borrowings under this facility 
was 6.3%. For the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995 and 
October 16, 1996, the average outstanding borrowings under this facility were 
$366.5 million, $288.0 million and $516.9 million, respectively, with a 
weighted average interest rate of 5.2%, 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively. This 
facility was retired on the Date of Acquisition. 

   The Company also had Vehicle Trust financing outstanding from vehicle 
manufacturer finance companies under terms of loan agreements dated October 
17, 1996. Under these agreements, the maximum amount of borrowings allowed is 
$267 million, of which up to $260 million may be used as subordinated debt. 
On December 31, 1996, $185 million was outstanding of which $70.5 million of 
the outstanding debt was deemed subordinated. At December 31, 1996, the 
weighted average interest rate of borrowings under this facility was 8.5%. 
For the period October 17, 1996 to December 31, 1996, the average outstanding 
borrowings under this facility was $185 million with a weighted average 
interest rate of 8.41%. The Predecessor Companies, through its parent, Avis, 
Inc., had substantially similar financing arrangements under a portion of a 
$1 billion ESOP related tax advantaged vehicle trust financing facility (Note 
3). At December 31, 1995, the outstanding borrowings under this arrangement 
was $185 million, of which $112.1 million was subordinated. The average 
borrowings under this facility for the periods ended December 31, 1994, 
December 31, 1995 and October 16, 1996 were $317.0 million, $268.2 million 
and $185.0 million, respectively. The weighted average interest rate on these 
average borrowings were 6.2%, 7.7% and 7.3%. 

   The floating rate notes were issued pursuant to a loan agreement, dated 
September 1, 1995, for a period of three years. The interest rate on these 
notes is based on the LIBOR, plus a spread of 0.45%. The 

                              F-20           
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                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

interest rate on these notes at December 31, 1995 was 6.2%. For the periods 
ended December 31, 1995 and October 16, 1996, the average outstanding 
borrowings under this facility were $35.1 million and $115.0 million, 
respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.2% and 6.0%, 
respectively. The notes were retired on the Date of Acquisition. 

   In December 1992 and May 1993, the Company borrowed a total of $318.5 
million from a group of insurance companies. The maturities on these notes 
ranged from 3 to 10 years, with an average life, when issued, of 6.1 years. 
The effective interest rate on these notes was 7.3% at December 31, 1995. The 
average amounts outstanding for the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 
31, 1995 and October 16, 1996 were $318.5 million, $318.5 million and $287.1 
million, respectively, with a weighted average interest rate of 7.3%, 7.3% 
and 7.4%, respectively. These notes were retired as of the Date of 
Acquisition. 

   In November 1992, the Predecessor Companies entered into a five year 
capital lease under which $96.7 million of vehicles were leased. The lease is 
cancelable at the Company's option, however, additional costs may be incurred 
upon termination based upon the fair value of the vehicles at the time the 
option is exercised. At the termination of the lease, the Company may 
purchase the vehicles at an agreed upon fair market value or return them to 
the lessor. The future minimum lease payments due under the Company's capital 
lease obligation, which terminates on November 30, 1997, are $41.5 million 
(including interest of $1.3 million). 

   Included in total debt at December 31, 1995 and 1996 is indebtedness to 
General Motors of $10.1 million and $118.3 million, respectively (see Note 
14). 

   Under the terms of the Company's loan agreements, the Company must 
maintain a minimum net worth, minimum earnings and cash flow ratios. 

   Mandatory maturities of long-term obligations for each of the next five 
years ending December 31, and thereafter, are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                     <C>
1997 .................................  $ 41,229 
1998 .................................    98,950 
1999 .................................     1,086 
2000 .................................       209 
2001 .................................   118,228 
Thereafter  ..........................       256 
</TABLE>       

OTHER CREDIT FACILITIES 

   At December 31, 1995 and 1996, the Company has letters of credit/working 
capital agreements totaling $102.6 million and $102.6 million, respectively, 
which may be renewed biannually at the Company's option and the banks' 
discretion. The collateral for certain of these agreements consists of a lien 
on property and equipment and certain receivables with a carrying value of 
$140.9 million and $136.9 million, respectively. At December 31, 1995 and 
1996, the Company has outstanding letters of credit amounting to $47.6 
million and $55.1 million, respectively. 

   In addition, for certain of its international operations, the Company has 
available at December 31, 1995 and 1996, unused lines of credit of $176.9 
million and $224.3 million, respectively. The unused lines of credit 
agreements require an annual fee of 0.2% to 0.5% of the unused line. 

INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS 

   The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements to reduce the 
impact of changes in interest rates on certain outstanding debt obligations. 
These agreements effectively change the Company's interest rate exposure on 
$29.1 million and $44.0 million of its outstanding debt from a weighted 
average 

                              F-21           
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                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

variable interest rate to a fixed rate of 7.7% and 7.1% at December 31, 1995 
and 1996, respectively. The variable interest element with respect to these 
interest rate swap agreements is reset quarterly. The interest rate swap 
agreements will terminate in March 1997, July 1998 and November 1998. The 
differential to be paid or received is recognized ratably as interest rates 
change over the life of the agreements as an adjustment to interest expense. 

   The net interest differential charged to interest expense for the periods 
ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 
1996 was $179,000, $146,000, $582,000 and $285,000, respectively. The Company 
is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to 
its interest rate swap agreements. Credit risk is limited by entering into 
such agreements with primary dealers only; therefore, the Company does not 
anticipate that nonperformance by counterparties will occur. Notwithstanding 
this, the Company's treasury department monitors counterparty credit ratings 
at least quarterly through reviewing independent credit agency reports. Both 
current and potential exposure are evaluated as necessary, by obtaining 
replacement cost information from alternative dealers. Potential loss to the 
Company from credit risk on these agreements is limited to amounts 
receivable, if any. 

NOTE 8 -- FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

   The carrying amount and the estimated fair value of the Company's interest 
rate swap agreements represent liabilities of approximately $123,600 and 
$843,100 at December 31, 1995, and $578,000 and $1.4 million at December 31, 
1996, respectively. 

   For instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable 
and accounts payable, the carrying amount approximates fair value because of 
the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of floating-rate debt 
approximates carrying value because these instruments re-price frequently at 
current market prices. The fair value of fixed-rate debt approximates 
carrying value. 

   The Company believes that it is not practicable to estimate the current 
fair value of the amounts due from (to) affiliates because of the related 
party nature of the instruments. 

NOTE 9 -- INCOME TAXES 

   The provision for income taxes for the periods ended December 31, 1994, 
December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996 consists of the 
following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 
                                                                    OCTOBER 17, 1996 
                                YEARS ENDED                             (DATE OF     
                                DECEMBER 31,      JANUARY 1, 1996     ACQUISITION)   
                            --------------------        TO                 TO         
                               1994      1995    OCTOBER 16, 1996   DECEMBER 31, 1996
                            --------- ---------  ---------------- ------------------- 
<S>                         <C>       <C>        <C>              <C>
Current: 
 State.....................  $   735    $ 1,422       $ 2,176            $  719 
 Foreign ..................   10,094      7,361         6,680               288 
                            --------- ---------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                              10,829      8,783         8,856             1,007 
                            --------- ---------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Deferred: 
 Federal ..................   16,020     19,057        19,614               (85) 
 Foreign ..................    3,364      6,795         2,728               118 
                            --------- ---------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                              19,384     25,852        22,342                33 
                            --------- ---------  ---------------- ------------------- 
Provision for income 
 taxes.....................  $30,213    $34,635       $31,198            $1,040 
                            ========= =========  ================ =================== 
</TABLE>

                              F-22           
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                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    The effective income tax rate for the periods ended December 31, 1994, 
December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996 varies from the 
statutory U.S. federal income tax rate due to the following (dollars amounts 
in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        OCTOBER 17, 1996   
                                                                                            (DATE OF       
                                  YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,           JANUARY 1, 1996      ACQUISITION)     
                            -------------------------------------           TO                 TO          
                                   1994               1995           OCTOBER 16, 1996   DECEMBER 31, 1996  
                            ------------------ ------------------  ------------------ ------------------ 
<S>                         <C>       <C>      <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>     <C>         <C>
Statutory U.S. federal 
 income tax rate...........  $18,311    35.0%   $21,245    35.0%    $24,429    35.0%   $   791     35.0%      
Tax effect of foreign                                                                                         
 operations and dividends      9,447    18.1      8,984    14.8       5,134     7.4     (1,073)   (47.5)      
Amortization of cost in                                                                                       
 excess of net assets                                                                                         
 acquired and other                                                                                           
 intangibles ..............    1,633     3.1      1,633     2.7       1,045     1.5        359     15.9       
State income taxes, net of                                                                                    
 federal tax benefit ......      478      .9        924     1.5       1,413     2.0        469     20.8       
Other non-deductible                                                                                          
 business expenses ........                         550      .9         462      .6        494     21.8       
Other .....................      344      .7      1,299     2.2      (1,285)   (1.8)                          
                            --------- -------  --------- -------   --------- -------  --------- --------      
Effective income tax rate .  $30,213    57.8%   $34,635    57.1%    $31,198    44.7%   $ 1,040     46.0%      
                            ========= =======  ========= =======   ========= =======  ========= ========      
</TABLE>                                                           

   In accordance with SFAS 109, the net deferred income tax assets at 
December 31, 1995 and 1996 include the following (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                 1995        1996 
                                                             ----------- ----------- 
<S>                                                          <C>         <C>
GROSS DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS: 
Accrued liabilities ........................................  $ 108,914    $ 171,050 
Net operating loss carryforwards ...........................     68,474       78,172 
Alternative minimum income tax credit carryforwards  .......      3,025        3,025 
                                                             ----------- ----------- 
                                                                180,413      252,247 
                                                             ----------- ----------- 
GROSS DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES: 
Tax depreciation in excess of book depreciation  ...........   (116,304)    (152,346) 
Tax amortization in excess of book amortization of cost in 
 excess of net assets acquired and difference in book and 
 tax basis of intangibles ..................................                 (13,547) 
Prepaids and other .........................................    (10,125)      (8,682) 
                                                             ----------- ----------- 
                                                               (126,429)    (174,575) 
                                                             ----------- ----------- 
Net deferred income tax assets..............................  $  53,984    $  77,672 
                                                             =========== =========== 
</TABLE>

   The Company, under its tax disaffiliation agreement with HFS, has 
allocated alternative minimum tax net operating loss carryforwards of $139.8 
million. The net operating loss carryforward is $223.3 million. The net 
operating loss carryforwards expire as follows: 2001, $4.3 million; 2002, 
$2.5 million; 2005, $32.6 million; 2008, $23.7 million; 2009, $15.1 million. 
The Company also has available unused investment tax credits of approximately 
$5.8 million which expire on February 28, 2002. 

                              F-23           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 10 -- RETIREMENT BENEFITS 

   The Company, through its subsidiary, Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. 
("ARACS"), sponsors non-contributory defined benefit plans covering employees 
who are members of certain collective bargaining units and non-union 
full-time employees hired prior to December 31, 1983 who were age 25 or above 
on January 1, 1985. ARACS also contributes to union sponsored pension plans. 

   Through ARACS, the Company sponsors a Voluntary Investment Savings Plan 
under a "qualified cash or deferred arrangement" under Section 401(k) of the 
Internal Revenue Code. For the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 
1995, October 16, 1996, and December 31, 1996, the cost of the plan was $1.6 
million, $1.7 million, $1.4 million and $352,000, respectively. Included in 
the Investment Savings Plan, ARACS sponsors a defined contribution plan for 
substantially all non-union full-time employees not otherwise covered. Costs 
for this plan are determined at 2% of each covered employee's compensation. 
Employer contributions and costs of the plan for the periods ended December 
31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996 amounted 
to $1.7 million, $1.8 million, $1.5 million and $394,000, respectively. 

   The defined benefit plans provide benefits based upon years of credited 
service, highest average compensation and social security benefits. Annual 
retirement benefits, at age 65, are equal to 1 1/2% of the participating 
employee's final average compensation (average compensation during the 
highest five consecutive years of employment in the ten years prior to 
retirement) less 1 3/7% of the Social Security benefits for each year of 
service up to a maximum of 35 years. In addition, the plan provides for 
reduced benefits before age 65 and for a joint and survivor annuity option. 

   The Company also sponsors several foreign pension plans. The most 
significant of these is the Canadian pension plan. 

   The status of the defined benefit plans at December 31, 1995 and 1996 is 
as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    1995 
                                                        ---------------------------- 
                                                                 U.S. PLANS 
                                                        ---------------------------- 
                                                         SALARIED AND 
                                                            HOURLY 
                                                           EMPLOYEES 
                                                          AS OF JUNE     BARGAINING   CANADIAN 
                                                           30, 1985         PLAN        PLAN 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>           <C>
Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligations: 
 Vested................................................    $(37,040)      $(5,327)     $(2,349) 
 Nonvested ............................................      (4,186)         (201) 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
  Total ...............................................    $(41,226)      $(5,528)     $(2,349) 
                                                        ============== ============  ========== 

Actuarial present value of projected benefit 
 obligation............................................    $ 57,780       $ 5,528      $ 2,566 
Plan assets at fair value .............................      51,633         4,426        7,072 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
Projected benefit obligation (in excess of) less than 
 plan assets ..........................................      (6,147)       (1,102)       4,506 
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) ................       4,713           455         (557) 
Prior service cost (gain) not yet recognized in net 
 periodic pension cost ................................      (2,798)          996 
Remaining unrecognized obligation .....................                    (1,451) 
Unrecognized net transition asset .....................                                 (2,944) 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
Pension (liability) asset included in the statement of 
 financial position....................................    $ (4,232)      $(1,102)     $ 1,005 
                                                        ============== ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

                              F-24           
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                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    1996
                                                                    ----
                                                                 U.S. PLANS 
                                                        ---------------------------
                                                         SALARIED AND 
                                                            HOURLY 
                                                           EMPLOYEES 
                                                          AS OF JUNE     BARGAINING   CANADIAN 
                                                           30, 1985         PLAN        PLAN 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>           <C>
Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit 
 obligations: 
 Vested ...............................................    $(43,406)      $(7,147)     $(3,389) 
 Nonvested ............................................      (4,671)         (284) 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
  Total ...............................................    $(48,077)      $(7,431)     $(3,389) 
                                                        ============== ============  ========== 
Actuarial present value of projected benefit 
 obligation ...........................................    $ 66,083       $ 7,431      $ 3,703 
Plan assets at fair value .............................      60,697         6,623        8,323 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
Projected benefit obligation (in excess of) less than 
 plan assets ..........................................      (5,386)         (808)       4,620 
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain) ................       1,440            37         (336) 
Prior service cost not yet recognized in net periodic 
 pension cost .........................................                       878 
Remaining unrecognized obligation .....................                      (915) 
Unrecognized net transition asset .....................                                 (2,833) 
                                                        -------------- ------------  ---------- 
Pension (liability) asset included in the statement of 
 financial position....................................    $ (3,946)      $  (808)     $ 1,451 
                                                        ============== ============  ========== 
</TABLE>

   Net pension costs of the defined benefit plans for the periods ended 
December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996, 
include the following components (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                YEAR ENDED             YEAR ENDED 
                                             DECEMBER 31, 1994     DECEMBER 31, 1995 
                                           --------------------- ---------------------- 
                                              U.S.     CANADIAN     U.S.      CANADIAN 
                                             PLANS       PLAN       PLANS       PLAN 
                                           --------- ----------  ---------- ---------- 
<S>                                        <C>       <C>         <C>        <C>
Service cost--benefits earned during the 
 period ..................................  $ 2,820     $ 102     $  2,566     $  76 
Interest cost on projected benefit 
 obligation ..............................    3,708       271        4,069       304 
Return on assets--Actual loss (gain) on 
 plan assets .............................    1,626      (586)     (10,768)     (578) 
Net amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 
 and prior service cost ..................   (5,702)                 6,184 
Contributions to union plans and other  ..    2,057                  2,211 
Amortization of unrecognized net asset at 
 transition ..............................               (134)                  (130) 
                                           --------- ----------  ---------- ---------- 
Net pension cost (benefit) ...............  $ 4,509    $ (347)    $  4,262    $ (328) 
                                           ========= ==========  ========== ========== 
</TABLE>

                              F-25           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   OCTOBER 17, 1996 
                                                                       (DATE OF 
                                              JANUARY 1, 1996        ACQUISITION) 
                                                    TO                    TO 
                                             OCTOBER 16, 1996     DECEMBER 31, 1996 
                                           --------------------- -------------------- 
                                              U.S.     CANADIAN    U.S.     CANADIAN 
                                             PLANS       PLAN      PLANS      PLAN 
                                           --------- ----------  -------- ---------- 
<S>                                        <C>       <C>         <C>      <C>
Service cost--benefits earned during the 
 period ..................................  $ 2,401     $  59     $  302     $  28 
Interest cost on projected benefit 
 obligation ..............................    3,679       206        357        54 
Return on assets--Actual (gain) on plan 
 assets ..................................   (3,194)     (538)      (551)     (115) 
Net amortization of actuarial (gain) loss 
 and prior service cost ..................     (794)                 390 
Contributions to union plans and other  ..    2,029                  733 
Amortization of unrecognized net asset at 
 transition ..............................               (106)                 (28) 
                                           --------- ----------  -------- ---------- 
Net pension cost (benefit) ...............  $ 4,121    $ (379)    $1,231    $  (61) 
                                           ========= ==========  ======== ========== 
</TABLE>

   At December 31, 1995 and 1996, the measurement of the projected benefit 
obligation was based upon the following: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         1995                1996 
                                  ------------------- ------------------- 
                                    U.S.    CANADIAN    U.S.    CANADIAN 
                                   PLANS      PLAN     PLANS      PLAN 
                                  ------- ----------  ------- ---------- 
<S>                               <C>     <C>         <C>     <C>
Discount rate ...................   7.50%     9.50%     7.75%     7.00% 
Compensation increase ...........   5.00      5.50      5.00      4.00 
Long-term return on plan assets     8.75      9.50      8.75      7.00 
</TABLE>

   The U.S. plans' assets are invested in corporate bonds, U.S. government 
securities and common stock mutual funds. The Canadian plan's assets are 
invested in Canadian stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate and money 
market funds. 

   The Company also sponsors a non-qualified defined benefit pension plan. 
The liability for this unfunded plan was $4.6 million and $8.8 million at 
December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively, and is included in accrued 
liabilities on the accompanying statement of financial position. The 
projected benefit obligation of the plan was $6.0 million and $10.0 million 
at December 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. 

NOTE 11 -- LEASES, AIRPORT CONCESSION FEES AND COMMITMENTS 

   The Company is committed to make rental payments under noncancelable 
operating leases relating principally to vehicle rental facilities and 
equipment. Under certain leases, the Company is obligated to pay certain 
additional costs, such as property taxes, insurance and maintenance. Airport 
concession agreements usually require a guaranteed minimum amount plus 
contingent fees which are generally based on a percentage of revenues. 

                              F-26           
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                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Operating lease payments and airport concession fees charged to expense 
for the periods ended December 31, 1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 
and December 31, 1996 are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               
                                                                  OCTOBER 17, 1996  
                             YEARS ENDED                              (DATE OF      
                            DECEMBER 31,        JANUARY 1, 1996     ACQUISITION)    
                        ----------------------        TO                 TO         
                           1994        1995    OCTOBER 16, 1996   DECEMBER 31, 1996 
                        ---------- ----------  ---------------- ------------------- 
<S>                     <C>        <C>         <C>              <C>
Minimum fees...........  $102,104    $108,965      $ 88,787            $23,576 
Contingent fees .......    45,633      56,624        61,290             13,220 
                        ---------- ----------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                          147,737     165,589       150,077             36,796 
Less sublease rentals      (4,082)     (4,427)       (3,843)            (1,000) 
                        ---------- ----------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                         $143,655    $161,162      $146,234            $35,796 
                        ========== ==========  ================ =================== 
</TABLE>

   Future minimum rental commitments under noncancelable operating leases 
amounted to approximately $338.0 million at December 31, 1996. The minimum 
rental payments due in each of the next five years ending December 31, and 
thereafter, are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                     <C>
1997 .................................................  $86,264 
1998 .................................................   62,400 
1999 .................................................   43,179 
2000 .................................................   32,669 
2001 .................................................   20,805 
Thereafter  ..........................................   92,709 
</TABLE>

   In addition to the Company's lease commitments, the Company has 
outstanding purchase commitments of approximately $1.5 billion at December 
31, 1996, which relate principally to vehicle purchases. 

                              F-27           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

NOTE 12 -- SEGMENT INFORMATION 

   The Company operates in the United States and in foreign countries. The 
operations within major geographic areas for the periods ended December 31, 
1994, December 31, 1995, October 16, 1996 and December 31, 1996 are 
summarized as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               
                                                                            OCTOBER 17, 1996  
                                      YEARS ENDED                                (DATE OF      
                                      DECEMBER 31,         JANUARY 1, 1996     ACQUISITION)    
                                ----------------------           TO                 TO         
                                   1994        1995       OCTOBER 16, 1996   DECEMBER 31, 1996 
                                ----------  ----------    ---------------- ------------------- 
<S>                             <C>          <C>           <C>              <C>
Revenue: 
 United States.................  $1,241,465    $1,414,380     $1,313,619         $  312,194 
 Australia/New Zealand ........      92,929       113,744        105,401             31,107 
 Canada .......................      59,571        67,809         69,814             13,467 
 Other foreign operations  ....      18,435        20,018         15,839              6,076 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                                 $1,412,400    $1,615,951     $1,504,673         $  362,844 
                                ============ ============  ================ =================== 
Income (loss) before provision 
 for income taxes: 
 United States.................  $   21,759    $   32,122     $   48,098         $   (2,346) 
 Australia/New Zealand ........      14,736        17,198         15,884              4,706 
 Canada .......................       7,434         6,838          8,433             (1,752) 
 Other foreign operations  ....       8,387         4,542         (2,616)             1,653 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                                 $   52,316    $   60,700     $   69,799         $    2,261 
                                ============ ============  ================ =================== 
Total assets at end of period: 
 United States.................  $2,344,723    $2,535,621     $2,859,202         $2,750,119 
 Australia/New Zealand ........     109,649       133,629        115,082            120,216 
 Canada .......................      96,660        97,426        147,617            122,657 
 Other foreign operations  ....      52,081        58,222         65,796            138,365 
                                ------------ ------------  ---------------- ------------------- 
                                 $2,603,113    $2,824,898     $3,187,697         $3,131,357 
                                ============ ============  ================ =================== 
</TABLE>

NOTE 13 -- LITIGATION 

   Certain litigation has been initiated against the Company which has arisen 
during the normal course of operations. Since litigation is subject to many 
uncertainties, the outcome of any individual matter is not predictable with 
any degree of certainty, and it is reasonably possible that one or more of 
these matters could be decided unfavorably against the Company. The Company 
maintains insurance policies that cover most of the actions brought against 
the Company. Two legal actions have been filed against ARACS alleging 
discrimination in the rental of vehicles. HFS has agreed to indemnify the 
Company from any unfavorable outcome with respect to these matters upon the 
consummation of an IPO. The Company is currently not involved in any legal 
proceeding which it believes would have a material adverse effect upon its 
consolidated financial condition or results of operations. 

NOTE 14 -- RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS 

   The Company and Avis Europe, plc cooperate jointly in marketing and 
promotional activities, the exchange of reservations, the honoring of charge 
cards and vouchers, and the transfer of the related billings. A member of the 
board of directors and an executive officer of HFS serve on the board of Avis 
Europe Limited (formerly Cilva), the parent company of Avis Europe, plc. 

                              F-28           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
          NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) 

    Vehicle manufacturers offer vehicle repurchase programs on an ongoing 
basis to assist in the acquisition and disposition of vehicles. These 
programs generally allow the Company, at its option, subject to certain 
provisions, to sell the vehicles back to the manufacturers at pre-determined 
prices. Amounts included under these programs are reflected in "Accounts 
receivable" (see Note 2). Under the terms of certain financing agreements 
with General Motors, the Company is required to purchase a significant 
percentage of its fleet from local dealers of General Motors subject to 
market conditions. In addition, the Company participates in an arrangement 
whereby General Motors provides payments for purchasing and promoting a 
specified number and mix of vehicles (see Note 4). At December 31, 1995 and 
1996, the Company has a $450.0 million and a $250.0 million line of credit, 
respectively, from General Motors which may be used for either ESOP or 
vehicle trust financing (see Note 7). Of this facility, $300.0 million and 
$200.0 million is available for subordinated debt at December 31, 1995 and 
1996, respectively. As of December 31, 1995 and 1996, the Company utilized 
$118.0 million of this facility, of which $93.4 million and $54.3 million was 
subordinated, respectively. This facility requires a fee of 1/4 of 1% on the 
unused portion. 

NOTE 15 -- SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

   On August 20, 1997, the Company purchased The First Gray Line Corporation 
and its subsidiaries for approximately $210 million, including expenses. The 
fair value of unaudited assets and liabilities, exclusive of cost in excess 
of the fair value of net assets acquired, at June 30, 1997 are $332.3 million 
and $296.3 million, respectively. The transaction is subject to customary 
closing conditions and regulatory approval. 

   On July 31, 1997, the Company refinanced all of its domestic debt. This 
debt was refinanced by utilizing a $3.65 billion asset-backed structure, 
which consisted of (i) a $2.0 billion Commercial Paper Program and (ii) a 
$1.65 billion Medium Term Note Issuance with maturities of 3 and 5 years. 

   ARACS is party to a $470.0 million secured credit agreement that provides 
for (i) a revolving credit facility in the amount of up to $125.0 million 
which is available on a revolving basis until December 31, 2000 (the "Final 
Maturity Date") in order to finance the general corporate needs of ARACS in 
the ordinary course of business (with up to $75.0 million of such amount 
available for the issuance of standby letters of credit to support worker's 
compensation and other insurance and bonding requirements of ARACS, the 
Company and their subsidiaries in the ordinary course of business), (ii) a 
term loan facility in the amount of $120.0 million to finance general 
corporate needs in the ordinary course of business, which will be repayable 
in four installments, the first three of which shall be in the amount of $1.0 
million payable on June 30, 1998, June 30, 1999 and June 30, 2000 and the 
remainder of which will be due on the Final Maturity Date, and (iii) a 
standby letter of credit facility of up to $225.0 million available on a 
revolving basis to fund (a) any shortfall in certain payments owing pursuant 
to fleet lease agreements and (b) maturing Commercial Paper Notes if such 
Commercial Paper Notes cannot be repaid through the issuance of additional 
Commercial Paper Notes or draws under the Liquidity Facility. Under terms of 
this facility, the Company will be required to meet the following covenants 
(i) certain maximum leverage ratios, (ii) certain minimum interest coverage 
ratios, and (iii) certain minimum fixed charge coverage. In addition, the 
Credit Facility prohibits the payment of cash dividends until the fiscal year 
ending December 31, 1998 and, thereafter, permits the payment of dividends 
only if the Company meets a minimum leverage ratio, the amount of such 
dividend does not exceed a designated percentage of the Company's cash flow 
and no default exists. Interest rates under these new facilities ranged from 
5.6% to 7.8% at July 31, 1997. 

                              F-29           
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 
                                JUNE 30, 1997 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 
                   (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE INFORMATION) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S>                                                                        <C>
ASSETS 
Cash......................................................................  $  3,585 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful Accounts of $248 ........     9,025 
Prepaid expenses..........................................................     5,120 
Rental cars, at cost less accumulated depreciation of $30,278 ............   299,941 
Property and equipment (including land of $7,140) at cost less 
 accumulated depreciation of $16,505......................................    18,328 
Franchises and other intangibles, at cost.................................     1,705 
                                                                           ---------- 
Total assets..............................................................  $337,704 
                                                                           ========== 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Liabilities: 
 Accounts payable.........................................................  $ 20,488 
 Accrued liabilities......................................................    12,083 
 Self-insurance liability accrual.........................................    17,068 
 Revenue equipment obligations and other debt.............................   218,500 
 Deferred taxes based on income...........................................    22,984 
                                                                           ---------- 
  Total liabilities.......................................................   291,123 
Stockholders' equity: 
 Capital stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized and 640,000 shares issued ....       715 
 Retained earnings........................................................    91,265 
 Less unearned ESOP shares................................................   (45,384) 
 Less treasury stock, at cost.............................................       (15) 
                                                                           ---------- 
  Total stockholders' equity..............................................    46,581 
                                                                           ---------- 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity................................  $337,704 
                                                                           ========== 
</TABLE>

                           See accompanying notes. 

                              F-30           
<PAGE>
                        THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          NINE MONTHS 
                                         ENDED JUNE 30, 
                                        1997        1996 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
<S>                                  <C>        <C>
Revenues............................  $156,384    $143,918 

Costs and expenses: 
 Payroll and fringe benefits .......    26,421      24,712 
 Vehicle owning and operating 
 costs..............................    60,081      55,898 
 Commissions, rents and fees .......    36,236      33,860 
 Other costs........................     9,190       7,913 
 Interest...........................    11,904      11,095 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
                                       143,832     133,478 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
Income before taxes based on 
 income.............................    12,552      10,440 
Provision for taxes based on 
 income.............................     5,010       4,232 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
Net income..........................  $  7,542    $  6,208 
                                     ========== ========== 
</TABLE>

                           See accompanying notes. 

                              F-31           
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
                                 (UNAUDITED) 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        NINE MONTHS 
                                                                       ENDED JUNE 30, 
                                                                      1997        1996 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
<S>                                                               <C>         <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
 Net income .....................................................  $   7,542    $   6,208 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by 
  (used in) operating activities: 
  Depreciation ..................................................     46,885       41,520 
  ESOP compensation expense .....................................      1,559        1,500 
  Increase in accounts receivable ...............................     (1,234)      (1,438) 
  Increase in prepaid expenses ..................................      1,321          710 
  Decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  .........      9,737        9,409 
  Increase in self-insurance liability accrual ..................      1,241        1,504 
  Increase in deferred taxes based on income ....................      2,577        2,600 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
   Net cash provided by operating activities ....................     69,628       62,013 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
 Additions to rental cars........................................   (251,328)    (208,862) 
 Book value of rental cars sold..................................    184,485      127,643 
 Net additions to property and equipment ........................     (2,343)      (1,831) 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
  Net cash used in investing activities .........................    (69,186)     (83,050) 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
 Net borrowings under revenue equipment obligations  ............     (1,000)      27,500 
 Payments of other debt .........................................     (7,527)      (7,574) 
 Purchase of Capital Stock.......................................         (9)          (3) 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
  Net cash provided by financing activities .....................     (8,536)      19,923 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
Decrease in cash ................................................     (8,094)      (1,114) 
Cash at beginning of period .....................................     11,679        4,965 
                                                                  ----------- ----------- 
Cash at end of period ...........................................  $   3,585    $   3,851 
                                                                  =========== =========== 
</TABLE>

                           See accompanying notes. 

                              F-32           
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
               FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 AND 1996 

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION 

   In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated 
financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal 
recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the financial 
position at June 30, 1997 and the results of operations and cash flows for 
the nine month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996. The results of 
operations for the interim periods are not indicative of the results for a 
full year. 

NOTE 2. PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION 

   The First Gray Line Corporation, through its operating subsidiary Grand 
Rent A Car Corp., d.b.a. Avis Licensee, provides car rental services in 
Southern California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Yuma, Arizona. Grand Rent A Car 
Corp. operates independently under exclusive Avis Rent A Car licenses. 

   The accompanied consolidated financial statements includes the accounts of 
The First Gray Line Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All 
significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in 
the consolidation. 

                              F-33           
<PAGE>
                        REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 

The Board of Directors 
The First Gray Line Corporation 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The First 
Gray Line Corporation as of September 30, 1996 and 1995, and the related 
consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for 
the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of 
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on 
these financial statements based on our audits. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to 
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free 
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, 
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. 
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and 
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall 
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion. 

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in 
all material respects, the consolidated financial position of The First Gray 
Line Corporation at September 30, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results 
of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended in conformity 
with generally accepted accounting principles. 

                                          Ernst & Young LLP 

Los Angeles, California 
November 22, 1996 

                              F-34           
<PAGE>
                        THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                         CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                               SEPTEMBER 30 
                                                                          ---------------------- 
                                                                             1996        1995 
                                                                          ---------- ---------- 
                                                                          (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT 
                                                                            SHARE INFORMATION) 
<S>                                                                       <C>        <C>
ASSETS 
Cash.....................................................................  $ 11,679    $  4,965 
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $207 in 
 1996 and $195 in 1995...................................................     7,791       5,666 
Prepaid expenses.........................................................     4,100       3,499 
Rental cars, at cost less accumulated depreciation of $29,807 in 1996 
 and $23,873 in 1995.....................................................   278,781     231,625 
Property and equipment (including land of $7,140 in 1996 and 1995), at 
 cost less accumulated depreciation of $15,701 in 1996 and $14,871 in 
 1995....................................................................    17,187      15,984 
Franchises and other intangibles, at cost ...............................     1,705       1,705 
                                                                          ---------- ---------- 
Total assets.............................................................  $321,243    $263,444 
                                                                          ========== ========== 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Liabilities: 
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities ...............................  $ 16,493    $ 12,885 
 Self-insurance liability accrual........................................    15,827      13,931 
 Revenue equipment obligations and other debt............................   231,027     196,627 
 Deferred taxes based on income .........................................    20,441      14,472 
                                                                          ---------- ---------- 
Total liabilities........................................................   283,788     237,915 
Commitments 
Stockholders' equity: 
 Capital stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized and 640,000 shares issued in 
  1996 and 1995, at stated value ........................................       715         715 
 Retained earnings.......................................................    83,692      74,130 
 Less unearned ESOP shares...............................................   (46,946)    (49,313) 
 Less treasury stock, at cost............................................        (6)         (3) 
                                                                          ---------- ---------- 
Total stockholders' equity...............................................    37,455      25,529 
                                                                          ---------- ---------- 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity...............................  $321,243    $263,444 
                                                                          ========== ========== 
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-35
<PAGE>
                        THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 
                                               30 
                                     ---------------------- 
                                        1996        1995 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
                                         (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                  <C>        <C>
Revenues ...........................  $198,557    $172,535 
Costs and expenses: 
 Payroll and fringe benefits .......    33,049      29,296 
 Vehicle owning and operating 
  costs.............................    76,718      66,476 
 Commissions, rents and fees .......    46,184      39,948 
 Other costs........................    11,688       8,659 
 Interest...........................    15,030      18,799 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
                                       182,669     163,178 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
Income before taxes based on 
 income.............................    15,888       9,357 
Provision for taxes based on 
 income.............................     6,100       3,671 
                                     ---------- ---------- 
Net income..........................  $  9,788    $  5,686 
                                     ========== ========== 
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-36
<PAGE>
                        THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                  UNEARNED                   TOTAL 
                                           CAPITAL    RETAINED      ESOP      TREASURY   STOCKHOLDERS' 
                                            STOCK     EARNINGS     SHARES      STOCK         EQUITY 
                                          --------- ----------  ----------- ----------  --------------- 
                                                                  (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                       <C>       <C>         <C>         <C>         <C>
Balance at September 30, 1994 ...........    $715     $68,907     $(52,142)                 $17,480 
 Net income .............................               5,686                                 5,686 
 Shares released for allocation, at cost                             2,829                    2,829 
 Cost of ESOP shares released in excess 
  of fair value, net of tax .............                (463)                                 (463) 
 Purchase of capital stock ..............                                       $(3)             (3) 
                                          --------- ----------  ----------- ----------  --------------- 
Balance at September 30, 1995 ...........     715      74,130      (49,313)      (3)         25,529 
 Net income .............................               9,788                                 9,788 
 Shares released for allocation, at cost                             2,367                    2,367 
 Cost of ESOP shares released in excess 
  of fair value, net of tax .............                (226)                                 (226) 
 Purchase of capital stock ..............                                        (3)             (3) 
                                          --------- ----------  ----------- ----------  --------------- 
Balance at September 30, 1996 ...........    $715     $83,692     $(46,946)     $(6)        $37,455 
                                          ========= ==========  =========== ==========  =============== 
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-37
<PAGE>
                        THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                   YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 
                                                                   ------------------------ 
                                                                       1996        1995 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
                                                                        (IN THOUSANDS) 
<S>                                                                <C>         <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 
Net income........................................................  $   9,788    $   5,686 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) 
 provided by operating activities: 
 Depreciation.....................................................     56,676       48,652 
 ESOP compensation expense .......................................      1,998        2,070 
 Increase in accounts receivable..................................     (2,125)        (464) 
 (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses..........................       (601)       2,009 
 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities .      3,608       (1,338) 
 Increase (decrease) in self-insurance liability accrual .........      1,896         (799) 
 Increase in deferred taxes based on income.......................      6,112        2,854 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
Net cash provided by operating activities ........................     77,352       58,670 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Additions to rental cars..........................................   (289,862)    (296,760) 
Book value of rental cars sold....................................    187,628      260,627 
Net additions to property and equipment...........................     (2,801)      (2,856) 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
Net cash used in investing activities.............................   (105,035)     (38,989) 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Net borrowings (payments) under revenue equipment obligations  ...     27,000      (30,154) 
Borrowings of other debt..........................................     15,000       20,000 
Payments of other debt ...........................................     (7,600)      (7,687) 
Purchase of capital stock.........................................         (3)          (3) 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities...............     34,397      (17,844) 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
Increase in cash..................................................      6,714        1,837 
Cash at beginning of year.........................................      4,965        3,128 
                                                                   ----------- ----------- 
Cash at end of year...............................................  $  11,679    $   4,965 
                                                                   =========== =========== 
</TABLE>

                            See accompanying notes.

                                      F-38
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
                  NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                         September 30, 1996 and 1995 

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 

PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION AND PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

   The First Gray Line Corporation, through its operating subsidiary Grand 
Rent A Car Corp., d.b.a. Avis Licensee, provides car rental services in 
Southern California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Yuma, Arizona. Grand Rent A Car 
Corp. operates independently under exclusive Avis Rent A Car licenses. 

   The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of 
The First Gray Line Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the 
Company). All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been 
eliminated in consolidation. 

   The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally 
accepted accounting principles requires management to make certain estimates 
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements 
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES 

   Included in costs and expenses are selling, general and administrative 
expenses of $32,366,000 in 1996 and $25,422,000 in 1995. 

DEPRECIATION 

   The Company depreciates rental cars and property and equipment on the 
straight-line method. 

RENTAL CARS 

   The Company recognizes car rental revenue at the time the car is returned. 

   Included in rental cars are amounts receivable from car manufacturers of 
$15,304,000 in 1996 and $10,307,000 in 1995 for cars disposed of under 
various repurchase and guaranteed value programs. The majority of rental cars 
are acquired from one of the U.S. automobile manufacturers. 

SELF INSURANCE 

   The Company self-insures for automobile liability losses and workers' 
compensation losses up to specified limits. Insurance coverage is maintained 
for losses in excess of those limits. Accruals have been provided to fully 
reserve for the Company's loss responsibility. 

CREDIT RISK 

   The Company has no significant off-balance sheet risks or concentrations 
of credit risk. 

2. REVENUE EQUIPMENT OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER DEBT 

   Revenue equipment obligations and other debt at September 30, 1996, 
include $151,000,000 due under the credit line and $80,027,000 of other debt. 

   The Company has a secured bank credit line available for the purchase of 
rental cars and other working capital requirements of $175,000,000 and a 
secured credit line from a car manufacturer's finance subsidiary of 
$25,000,000, which expire at various dates through 1999. The bank credit line 
provides for borrowings and the issuance of letters of credit equal to the 
lesser of the credit commitment or the eligible vehicle and vehicle 
receivable collateral. At September 30, 1996, borrowings of $151,000,000 and 
letters 

                                      F-39
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 

2. REVENUE EQUIPMENT OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER DEBT  (Continued) 

of credit of $4,473,000 were outstanding under the bank credit line with 
$18,000,000 available for borrowings and $1,527,000 available for letters of 
credit. There was no outstanding balance with the manufacturer's finance 
subsidiary at September 30, 1996. Interest on the bank credit line is based 
on market-directed commercial paper rates and at September 30, 1996, the 
effective interest rate on the bank credit line was 6.0%. During 1995, the 
Company wrote off $3,000,000 of capitalized loan costs, related to a prior 
year financing, to interest expense. 

   Other debt consists of the following at September 30 (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                         1996      1995 
                                                                      --------- --------- 
<S>                                                                   <C>       <C>
Notes payable at various rates ranging from 7.55% to 10.23%, secured 
 by eligible vehicle and vehicle receivable collateral, due in 
 varying amounts through 2007 .......................................  $80,000    $72,500 
Note payable at 9.25%, secured by assets (net book value of $29 in 
 1996 and $115 in 1995), due in 1997 ................................       27        127 
                                                                      --------- --------- 
                                                                       $80,027    $72,627 
                                                                      ========= ========= 
</TABLE>

   The effective interest rates on Other debt at September 30, 1996 and 1995, 
were 8.8% and 9.1%, respectively. 

   The bank credit line and the other debt contain certain covenants 
restricting payments of dividends, incurrence of additional long-term debt 
and requiring maintenance of certain financial ratios. 

   The aggregate amount of maturities for other debt for the five years 
following September 30, 1996, and beyond are: $7,527,000 in 1997, $7,500,000 
in 1998, $10,000,000 in 1999, $9,375,000 in 2000, $9,375,000 in 2001, and 
$36,250,000 in 2002 and beyond 

   Interest payments were $14,130,000 in 1996 and $15,887,000 in 1995. 

3. TAXES BASED ON INCOME 

   Significant components of the Company's deferred tax liabilities and 
assets are as follows (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                          SEPTEMBER 30 
                                      -------------------- 
                                         1996      1995 
                                      --------- --------- 
<S>                                   <C>       <C>
Tax over book depreciation ..........  $29,947    $21,658 
Prepaid expenses.....................    1,737      1,610 
Other................................    1,848      1,985 
                                      --------- --------- 
 Deferred tax liabilities............   33,532     25,253 
Self insurance liability accrual ....    6,569      5,796 
Payroll and payroll related 
 expenses............................    1,695      1,013 
Other accrued expenses...............    3,206      2,717 
Other................................    1,621      1,255 
 Deferred tax assets ................   13,091     10,781 
                                      --------- --------- 
Net deferred tax liabilities  .......  $20,441    $14,472 
                                      ========= ========= 
</TABLE>

   Deferred tax liabilities relate primarily to the use of accelerated 
depreciation for tax purposes, while deferred tax assets relate primarily to 
estimated self-insurance expenses on automobile liability and workers' 
compensation and other expenses that are accrued for book purposes but are 
not deductible currently for income tax purposes. 

                              F-40           
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 

3. TAXES BASED ON INCOME  (Continued) 

    During 1995, the Company adopted a qualified like-kind exchange program 
under which the Company can defer the gain associated with the sale of 
certain vehicles in its rental fleet by reducing, for income tax purposes, 
the basis in the replacement vehicle. 

   The provision for taxes based on income is composed of the following (in 
thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
             YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                       1996 
            --------------------------- 
             FEDERAL    STATE   TOTAL 
            --------- -------  ------- 
<S>         <C>       <C>      <C>
Current....   $  113    $ 20    $  133 
Deferred ..    5,753     214     5,967 
            --------- -------  ------- 
Total......   $5,866    $234    $6,100 
            ========= =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
             YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 
                       1995 
            --------------------------- 
             FEDERAL    STATE   TOTAL 
            --------- -------  ------- 
<S>         <C>       <C>      <C>
Current....   $  630    $248    $  878 
Deferred ..    2,316     477     2,793 
            --------- -------  ------- 
Total......   $2,946    $725    $3,671 
            ========= =======  ======= 
</TABLE>

   A reconciliation of income tax expense computed by applying the statutory 
federal income tax rate to income before taxes and reported tax expense is 
summarized in the following table (in thousands): 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                    YEAR ENDED 
                                                   SEPTEMBER 30 
                                                ------------------ 
                                                  1996      1995 
                                                -------- -------- 
<S>                                             <C>      <C>
Federal income tax at 34%......................  $5,402    $3,181 
State income taxes, net of federal tax 
 benefit.......................................     154       479 
Other..........................................     544        11 
                                                -------- -------- 
Income tax expense as reported.................  $6,100    $3,671 
                                                ======== ======== 
</TABLE>

   Tax payments made during 1996 and 1995 were $1,340,000 and $2,887,000, 
respectively. Tax refunds received during 1996 were $549,000. 

4. COMMITMENTS 

   The Company and its subsidiaries are committed under the terms of 
operating lease agreements, principally for sales facilities, for aggregate 
minimum rental payments of $19,481,000 due as follows: $9,550,000 in 1997; 
$4,893,000 in 1998; $3,195,000 in 1999; $1,186,000 in 2000; $539,000 in 2001; 
and $118,000 in 2002 and beyond. Certain major leases require minimum 
payments plus a percentage of revenue. Minimum rent expense amounted to 
$10,193,000 in 1996 and $10,331,000 in 1995. Additional rent expense based on 
a percentage of revenue amounted to $6,191,000 in 1996 and $4,486,000 in 
1995. 

5. PENSION PLANS 

   Substantially all car rental employees are covered by a defined 
contribution Section 401(k) plan. Certain employees covered by the 401(k) 
plan are also covered by a nonqualified supplemental employee retirement 
plan. The plans provide for participant contributions based on salaries. 

                              F-41           
<PAGE>
                       THE FIRST GRAY LINE CORPORATION 
            NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) 

6. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN 

   The Company sponsors a leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that 
covers all eligible employees. The Company makes annual contributions to the 
ESOP equal to the ESOP's debt service. The ESOP shares initially were pledged 
as collateral for its debt. As payments are made for debt and interest, 
shares are released from collateral and allocated to active employee 
accounts, based on the proportion of debt service paid in the year. The 
Company accounts for its ESOP in accordance with Statement of Position 93-6. 
Accordingly, the shares pledged as collateral are reported as unearned ESOP 
shares in the consolidated balance sheet. As shares are released from 
collateral, the Company reports compensation expense equal to the fair value 
of the shares (based upon the valuation at the beginning of the period). ESOP 
compensation expense was $1,998,000 and $2,070,000 for 1996 and 1995, 
respectively. As employees retire or otherwise terminate their employment, 
the Company would be obligated to buy back their ESOP shares at the fair 
value at the time of repurchase. The ESOP shares are as follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 SEPTEMBER 30 
                                          --------------------------- 
                                               1996          1995 
                                          ------------- ------------ 
<S>                                       <C>           <C>
Allocated shares ........................       29,214        19,757 
Less shares purchased from participants            (32)          (16) 
                                          ------------- ------------ 
Net allocated shares ....................       29,182        19,741 
Shares released for allocation ..........        3,003         2,990 
Unreleased shares .......................      187,783       197,253 
                                          ------------- ------------ 
Total ESOP shares .......................      219,968       219,984 
                                          ============= ============ 
Fair value of unreleased shares  ........  $39,622,000   $36,097,000 
                                          ============= ============ 
</TABLE>

                              F-42           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
            UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

   The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of operations for the year 
ended December 31, 1996 and for the six month period ended June 30, 1997 give 
effect to the following transactions as if they had occurred on January 1 of 
the earliest period presented: (a) the Acquisition, (b) settlement of a net 
intercompany receivable with HFS and its affiliated companies, (c) 
adjustments to reflect a 4% royalty fee pursuant to the Master License 
Agreement with HFS and (d) the refinancing of substantially all of the 
Company's domestic fleet under credit facilities which consist of: 

       (i) a $2.0 billion commercial paper program, 

      (ii) a $1.65 billion medium term notes program with maturities extending 
    3 and 5 years and 

     (iii) a $470 million credit facility (the "Refinancing"). 

     (See "Description of Certain Indebtedness -- New Credit Facility.") 

   The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of financial position as of 
June 30, 1997 gives effect to the following transactions as if they had 
occurred on June 30, 1997: (a) the application of the proceeds from the 
settlement of a net intercompany receivable from HFS and its affiliated 
companies and (b) the Refinancing. 

   The "Pro Forma as Adjusted" consolidated statement of financial position 
amounts give effect to: the Offering and the application of the net proceeds 
therefrom to purchase The First Gray Line Corporation and repay certain debt 
as if they had been consumated on June 30, 1997. The "Pro Forma as Adjusted" 
consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 1996 
and for the six month period ended June 30, 1997 give effect to the purchase 
of The First Gray Line Corporation and the repayment of certain debt as if 
they had occurred on January 1 of the earliest period presented. 

   The Company believes that the accounting used to reflect the above 
transactions provides a reasonable basis on which to present these unaudited 
pro forma financial data. The pro forma consolidated statement of financial 
position and consolidated statements of operations are unaudited and were 
derived by adjusting the historical financial statements of the Company. THE 
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR 
INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE INDICATIVE OF 
THE COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION OR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS HAD 
THE TRANSACTIONS BEEN CONSUMMATED ON THE DATES ASSUMED AND DO NOT PROJECT THE 
COMPANY'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL POSITION OR RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR ANY 
FUTURE DATE OR PERIOD. 

   The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial statements and accompanying 
notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial 
statements and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of 
the Company and The First Gray Line Corporation and the financial information 
pertaining to the Company, in each case included elsewhere in this 
Registration Statement. 

                               P-1           
<PAGE>
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                             UNAUDITED PRO FORMA 
                 CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION 
                                JUNE 30, 1997 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     (3) 
                                  HISTORICAL      PRO FORMA                      HISTORICAL      OFFERING AND 
                                 AVIS RENT A   AND REFINANCING    PRO FORMA    FIRST GRAY LINE FIRST GRAY LINE    PRO FORMA 
                                  CAR, INC.      ADJUSTMENTS    CONSOLIDATED     CORPORATION     ACQUISITION     AS ADJUSTED 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
<S>                             <C>           <C>              <C>            <C>              <C>             <C>
ASSETS 
Cash and cash equivalents .....   $   57,479                     $   57,479       $  3,585                       $   61,064 
Accounts receivable, net ......      190,292                        190,292          9,025         $  1,094 (4)     200,411 
Due from affiliates, net ......       15,477     $  (203,885)(1a) 
                                                     254,029 (1b) 
                                                     (65,621)(1c) 
Prepaid expenses...............       35,076                         35,076          5,120            2,877 (4)      43,073 
Vehicles, net..................    2,312,109         540,719 (2)  2,852,828        299,941           (7,647)(4)   3,145,122 
Property and equipment, net ...      100,331                        100,331         18,328              (16)(4)     118,643 
Other assets...................       13,320          34,000 (2) 
                                                      68,000 (2)    115,320          1,705           (1,705)(4)     115,320 
Deferred income tax assets ....      105,937                        105,937                                         105,937 
Cost in excess of net assets 
 acquired, net.................      199,052                        199,052                         174,000 (4)     373,052 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
  Total assets.................   $3,029,073     $   627,242     $3,656,315       $337,704         $168,603      $4,162,622 
                                ============= ===============  ============== ===============  =============== ============= 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S 
 EQUITY 
Accounts payable...............   $  228,264     $   (12,863)(2) 
                                                     (14,000)(2) $  201,401       $ 20,488                       $  221,889 
Accrued liabilities............      268,209                        268,209         12,083         $ 12,438 (4)     292,730 
Current income tax 
 liabilities...................        3,794                          3,794                                           3,794 
Deferred income tax 
 liabilities...................       34,478                         34,478         22,984           (7,254)(4)      50,208 
Public liability, property 
 damage and other insurance 
 liabilities...................      223,473                        223,473         17,068                          240,541 
Debt...........................    2,183,769      (2,024,700)(2) 
                                                   2,678,805 (2)  2,837,874        218,500          (99,900)(5)   2,956,474 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
  Total liabilities............    2,941,987         627,242      3,569,229        291,123          (94,716)      3,765,636 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
Commitments and contingencies 
Stockholder's equity: 
                                                                                                        195 (5) 
 Common stock..................           85(17)                         85            715             (715)(4)         280 
 Additional paid-in capital ...       74,915(17)                     74,915                         309,705 (5)     384,620 
 Retained earnings.............       14,290                         14,290         91,265          (91,265)(4)      14,290 
 Less unearned ESOP shares ....                                                    (45,384)          45,384 (4) 
 Less treasury stock, at cost .                                                        (15)              15 (4) 
 Foreign currency translation 
  adjustment...................       (2,204)                        (2,204)                                         (2,204) 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
  Total stockholder's equity ..       87,086                         87,086         46,581          263,319         396,986 
                                ------------- ---------------  -------------- ---------------  --------------- ------------- 
  Total liabilities and 
   stockholder's equity........   $3,029,073     $   627,242     $3,656,315       $337,704         $168,603      $4,162,622 
                                ============= ===============  ============== ===============  =============== ============= 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial 
statements. 

                               P-2           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                             UNAUDITED PRO FORMA 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                     FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                      HISTORICAL AVIS RENT A 
                                             CAR, INC. 
                                     ------------------------- 
                                     PREDECESSOR  OCTOBER 17, 
                                      COMPANIES       1996 
                                      JANUARY 1,    (DATE OF 
                                         1996     ACQUISITION) 
                                          TO           TO           COMBINED      PRO FORMA AND 
                                     OCTOBER 16,  DECEMBER 31,     YEAR ENDED      REFINANCING    PRO FORMA 
                                         1996         1996     DECEMBER 31, 1996   ADJUSTMENTS  CONSOLIDATED 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------------- -------------  ------------ 
<S>                                  <C>         <C>           <C>               <C>            <C>
Revenue.............................  $1,504,673    $362,844       $1,867,517                    $1,867,517 
                                     ----------- ------------  -----------------                ------------ 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating...................     650,750     167,682          818,432                       818,432 
 Vehicle depreciation...............     275,867      66,790          342,657       $ 72,527 (7)    415,184 
 Vehicle lease charges..............     100,318      22,658          122,976        (93,768)(7)     29,208 
 Selling, general and 
  administrative....................     283,180      68,215          351,395         (6,499)(8) 
                                                                                      74,701 (9)    419,597 

Interest, net.......................     120,977      34,212          155,189         14,083 (6) 
                                                                                      21,241 (7) 
                                                                                       2,865 (10) 
                                                                                      (9,917)(11)   183,461 
Amortization of cost in excess of 
 net assets acquired................       3,782       1,026            4,808            137 (12)     4,945 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------------- -------------  ------------ 
                                       1,434,874     360,583        1,795,457         75,370      1,870,827 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------------- -------------  ------------ 
Income (loss) before provision for 
 (benefit from) income taxes........      69,799       2,261           72,060        (75,370)        (3,310) 
Provision for (benefit from) income 
 taxes..............................      31,198       1,040           32,238        (29,341)(16)     2,897 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------------- -------------  ------------ 
Net income (loss)...................  $   38,601    $  1,221       $   39,822       $(46,029)    $   (6,207) 
                                     =========== ============  ================= =============  ============ 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                         (3)        OFFERING 
                                      HISTORICAL      AND 
                                        FIRST        FIRST 
                                      GRAY LINE    GRAY LINE    PRO FORMA 
                                     CORPORATION  ACQUISITION  AS ADJUSTED 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------- 
<S>                                  <C>         <C>           <C>
Revenue.............................   $197,830                 $2,065,347 
                                     -----------               ----------- 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating...................     97,480     $(2,165)(13)   913,747 
 Vehicle depreciation...............     46,811                    461,995 
 Vehicle lease charges..............      2,102                     31,310 
 Selling, general and 
  administrative.................... 
                                         19,812      (8,830)(14) 
                                                      7,913 (14)   438,492 
Interest, net....................... 

                                         15,087      (5,624)(15)   192,924 
Amortization of cost in excess of 
 net assets acquired................                  4,350 (12)     9,295 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------- 
                                        181,292      (4,356)     2,047,763 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------- 
Income (loss) before provision for 
 (benefit from) income taxes........     16,538       4,356         17,584 
Provision for (benefit from) income 
 taxes..............................      6,361       3,308 (16)    12,566 
                                     ----------- ------------  ----------- 
Net income (loss)...................   $ 10,177     $ 1,048     $    5,018 
                                     =========== ============  =========== 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial 
                                 statements. 

                               P-3           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                             UNAUDITED PRO FORMA 
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
                    FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1997 
                                (IN THOUSANDS) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                (3) 
                                             HISTORICAL    PRO FORMA AND                    HISTORICAL 
                                            AVIS RENT A     REFINANCING      PRO FORMA    FIRST GRAY LINE 
                                             CAR, INC.      ADJUSTMENTS    CONSOLIDATED     CORPORATION 
                                           ------------- ---------------  -------------- --------------- 
<S>                                        <C>           <C>              <C>            <C>
Revenue...................................    $945,647                       $945,647        $103,594 
                                           -------------                  -------------- --------------- 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating.........................     398,548                        398,548          47,889 
 Vehicle depreciation.....................     179,418       $  43,880 (7)    223,298          26,514 
 Vehicle lease charges....................      69,025         (58,192) (7)    10,833               9 
 Selling, general and administrative .....     203,383          (6,920)(8)    196,463          10,231 

 Interest, net............................      68,343           5,085 (6) 
                                                                14,312 (7) 
                                                                 6,920 (10) 
                                                                (4,958)(11)    89,702           8,067 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net 
  assets acquired.........................       2,570                          2,570 
                                           ------------- ---------------  -------------- --------------- 
                                               921,287             127        921,414          92,710 
                                           ------------- ---------------  -------------- --------------- 
Income (loss) before provision for 
 (benefit from) income taxes..............      24,360            (127)        24,233          10,884 
Provision for (benefit from) income 
 taxes....................................      11,254             (48)(16)    11,206           4,343 
                                           ------------- ---------------  -------------- --------------- 
Net income (loss) ........................    $ 13,106       $     (79)      $ 13,027           6,541 
                                           ============= ===============  ============== =============== 
</TABLE>

                    (RESTUBBED TABLE CONTINUED FROM ABOVE) 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                             OFFERING AND 
                                           FIRST GRAY LINE    PRO FORMA 
                                             ACQUISITION     AS ADJUSTED 
                                           --------------- ------------- 
<S>                                        <C>             <C>
Revenue...................................                   $1,049,241 
                                                           ------------- 
Costs and expenses: 
 Direct operating.........................     $ (1,163) (13)   445,274 
 Vehicle depreciation.....................                      249,812 
 Vehicle lease charges....................                       10,842 
 Selling, general and administrative .....       (4,683) (14) 
                                                  4,144 (14)    206,155 
 Interest, net............................ 
                                                 (2,812)(15)     94,957 
 Amortization of cost in excess of net 
  assets acquired.........................        2,175 (12)      4,745 
                                           --------------- ------------- 
                                                 (2,339)      1,011,785 
                                           --------------- ------------- 
Income (loss) before provision for 
 (benefit from) income taxes..............        2,339          37,456 
Provision for (benefit from) income 
 taxes....................................        1,806 (16)     17,355 
                                           --------------- ------------- 
Net income (loss) ........................     $    533      $   20,101 
                                           =============== ============= 
</TABLE>

See accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma consolidated financial 
statements. 

                               P-4           
<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED 
                             FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) 

(1)     The due from affiliates net account represents an intercompany 
        account with HFS and its affiliates (together, the "affiliates") and 
        is net of intercompany payables to (i.e., loans and advances from) 
        the affiliates. 

        (a)  Reflects the proceeds from the settlement of a $194,100 note
             receivable from Wizard Co., Inc., an indirectly wholly-owned
             subsidiary of HFS (the "Wizard Note"), which bears interest at
             7.13% and is due October 1, 2006. The principal amount of the note
             plus accrued interest of $9,785 at June 30, 1997 is guaranteed by
             HFS.

        (b)  Reflects the repayment of loans from an HFS affiliate (HFS Car
             Rental, Inc. formerly known as Avis, Inc.), which provided
             additional subordinated fleet financing.

        (c)  Reflects the settlement of net non-interest bearing intercompany
             receivables at June 30, 1997 with HFS and its affiliated
             companies. The net intercompany receivables principally consist of
             assets transferred from the Company to HFS in connection with the
             October 17, 1996 acquisition of Avis, Inc. by HFS, as well as
             intercompany transactions relating to management, service and
             administrative fees since the Date of Acquisition.

(2)     Reflects the Refinancing of $2,125,223 debt and the inclusion of 
        $553,582 of additional debt related to vehicles which were previously 
        accounted for under operating leases. In connection with the 
        Refinancing and the settlement of the Wizard Note discussed in Note 
        (1a), financing and other fees of $48,000 and an escrow account of 
        $68,000 was funded. 

(3)     Represents The First Gray Line Corporation historical consolidated 
        financial statements as of and for the six months ended June 30, 1997 
        and for the year ended December 31, 1996. 

(4)     To allocate the purchase price of The First Gray Line Corporation 
        based on the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and the 
        liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price is subject 
        to adjustment when additional information concerning asset and 
        liability valuations are obtained. The final asset and liability fair 
        values may differ from those set forth in the accompanying pro forma 
        consolidated balance sheet; however, the changes are not expected to 
        have a material effect on the consolidated financial position of the 
        Company. 

(5)     Reflects net proceeds of $309,900 from the Offering used to purchase 
        The First Gray Line Corporation for $210,000 (including expenses) and 
        the retirement of $99,900 of commercial paper included in the 
        Refinancing discussed in Note (2). 

(6)     Reflects the change in interest expense resulting from the 
        Refinancing including amortization of deferred financing costs as 
        follows: 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                       YEAR ENDED     SIX MONTHS 
                                                      DECEMBER 31,  ENDED JUNE 30, 
                                              RATE        1996           1997 
                                             ------ --------------  -------------- 
<S>                                          <C>    <C>             <C>
Assumed interest on the new credit 
 facility...................................   6.6%     $171,795        $87,712 
Interest on historical debt.................   6.4%      166,912         86,727 
                                                    --------------  -------------- 
 Incremental interest on debt...............               4,883            985 
Amortization of deferred financing costs ...               9,200          4,100 
                                                    --------------  -------------- 
                                                        $ 14,083        $ 5,085 
                                                    ==============  ============== 
</TABLE>

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<PAGE>
                            AVIS RENT A CAR, INC. 
                NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED 
                             FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                      (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA) 

        An increase or decrease in the interest rate of 1/8 percent (.00125)
        with respect to the pro forma balances on the above New Credit Facility
        would increase or decrease interest expense and income before provision
        for income taxes by approximately $3,200 and $1,600 for the year ended
        December 31, 1996 and the six months ended June 30, 1997, respectively,
        based on the average outstanding balance of the debt to be refinanced
        for these periods.

(7)     Reflects the reclassification of lease charges to depreciation and 
        interest on vehicles which were capitalized pursuant to the 
        Refinancing discussed in Note (2). 

(8)     Reflects the elimination of management, service and administrative 
        fees from HFS for the year ended December 31, 1996, which was 
        replaced effective January 1, 1997 by a royalty fee calculated at 4% 
        of revenue pursuant to the Master License Agreement with HFS. The six 
        month period ended June 30, 1997 amount represents the elimination of 
        an administration fee from HFS related to the Wizard Note. 

(9)     Reflects the royalty fee of 4% of revenue pursuant to the Master 
        License Agreement with HFS. 

(10)    Reflects the elimination of the interest income relating to the 
        Wizard Note described in Note (1a). 

(11)    Reflects the reduction to interest expense as a result of the 
        application of the net proceeds realized from the settlement of the 
        Wizard Note and the net non-interest bearing intercompany receivables 
        due from HFS and its affiliated companies described in Note (1a) and 
        (1c) adjusted for the effects of the refinancing transactions 
        described in Note (2). 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                             SIX MONTHS 
                                                ASSUMED        YEAR ENDED       ENDED 
                                               REDUCTIONS     DECEMBER 31,    JUNE 30, 
                                             OF PRINCIPALS        1996          1997 
                                            --------------- --------------  ------------ 
<S>                                         <C>             <C>             <C>
Interest expense on commercial paper 
 (interest rate of 5.63%)..................     $94,777          $5,336        $2,668 
Interest expense on the Term Loan Facility 
 (interest rate of 7.8%)...................      58,729           4,581         2,290 
                                                            --------------  ------------ 
Reduction in interest expense..............                      $9,917        $4,958 
                                                            ==============  ============ 
</TABLE>

(12)    Reflects the amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired as 
        a result of the acquisition of the Company by HFS and the acquisition 
        by the Company of The First Gray Line Corporation; as if it had 
        occurred on January 1 of each period presented and the elimination of 
        the amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired of the 
        Predecessor Companies. The unamortized cost in excess of net assets 
        acquired is being amortized over 40 years. 

(13)    Reflects the elimination of ESOP related compensation expense for The 
        First Gray Line Corporation. 

(14)    Reflects the elimination of advertising, marketing and franchise fee 
        due to the Company from The First Gray Line Corporation under its 
        former franchise agreement and the recognition of the 4% royalty fee 
        described in Note (9). 

(15)    Reflects the reduction in interest expense at the commercial paper 
        rate of 5.63%, as a result of the application of the net proceeds of 
        the Offering described in Note (5). 
(16)    Reflects the income tax effects of the pro forma adjustments at 
        statutory income tax rates. 

(17)    Reflects the 85,000 to 1 stock split which will be effective 
        immediately prior to consummation of the Offerings. 

                               P-6           
<PAGE>
   NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY 
INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN 
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING COVERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS. IF GIVEN OR MADE, 
SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN 
AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR THE U.S. UNDERWRITERS. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT 
CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, THE COMMON 
STOCK IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE, OR TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO 
MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR 
ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE AN IMPLICATION 
THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS PROSPECTUS 
OR IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF. 

                              TABLE OF CONTENTS 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                               PAGE 
                                             -------- 
<S>                                          <C>
Prospectus Summary .........................      3 
Risk Factors ...............................     11 
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking 
 Statements ................................     17 
Use of Proceeds ............................     18 
Dividend Policy ............................     18 
Dilution ...................................     19 
Capitalization .............................     20 
Selected Financial Data ....................     21 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
 Financial Conditions and Results 
 of Operations .............................     23 
Business ...................................     30 
Management .................................     42 
Relationship with HFS ......................     51 
Shares Eligible for Future Sale ............     57 
Description of Capital Stock ...............     58 
Description of Certain Indebtedness  .......     60 
Certain United States Federal Tax 
 Consequences to Non-United States Holders       62 
Underwriting ...............................     64 
Legal Matters ..............................     68 
Experts ....................................     68 
Available Information ......................     68 
Index to Consolidated Financial 
 Statements ................................    F-1 
</TABLE>

   UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 1997 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL 
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMMON STOCK, WHETHER OR NOT 
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. 
THIS DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO 
DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS U.S. UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO 
THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS. 

                              19,500,000 SHARES 

                          [LOGO - AVIS WE TRY HARDER]

                                 COMMON STOCK 

                                  PROSPECTUS 

                           BEAR, STEARNS & CO. INC. 
                             GOLDMAN, SACHS & CO. 
                               LEHMAN BROTHERS 
                            MONTGOMERY SECURITIES 
                            ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & 
                                   COMPANY 
                          BLAYLOCK & PARTNERS, L.P. 
                            CHASE SECURITIES INC. 

                              SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 

<PAGE>
PROSPECTUS 
[LOGO - AVIS]

                               19,500,000 SHARES
                             AVIS RENT A CAR, INC.
                                  COMMON STOCK

   All of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be sold by Avis Rent 
A Car, Inc. (the "Company"). A total of 3,900,000 shares (the "International 
Shares") are being offered outside the United States and Canada (the 
"International Offering") by the managers of the International Offering named 
herein (the "Managers") and 15,600,000 shares (the "U.S. Shares") are being 
offered in the United States and Canada (the "U.S. Offering") by the 
underwriters of the U.S. Offering named herein (the "U.S. Underwriters"). The 
initial public offering price and the underwriting discounts and commissions 
are identical for both the International Offering and the U.S. Offering 
(collectively, the "Offerings"). 

   Prior to the Offerings, there has been no public market for the Company's 
Common Stock. For a discussion of the factors that were considered in 
determining the initial public offering price, see "Underwriting." 

   The Company is a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of HFS Incorporated 
("HFS"). Upon consummation of the Offerings, HFS will beneficially own 
approximately 30% of the then outstanding shares of the Company's Common 
Stock (approximately 27.5% if the over-allotment options granted to the 
Managers and the U.S. Underwriters are exercised in full). HFS has informed 
the Company that it has no present plans to reduce its ownership interest 
through sales or other dispositions. 

   The Common Stock has been approved for listing on the New York Stock 
Exchange under the symbol "AVI," subject to official notice of issuance. 

   SEE "RISK FACTORS" BEGINNING ON PAGE 11 FOR CERTAIN CONSIDERATIONS 
RELEVANT TO AN INVESTMENT IN THE COMMON STOCK. 

THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND 
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES 
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE 
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY 
IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE. 

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             UNDERWRITING 
                               PRICE TO      DISCOUNTS AND    PROCEEDS TO 
                                PUBLIC       COMMISSIONS(1)    COMPANY(2) 
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S>          <C>            <C>              <C>
Per Share .................     $17.00          $0.977         $16.023 
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total (3) .................  $331,500,000     $19,051,500    $312,448,500 
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>

(1)    See "Underwriting" for indemnification arrangements with the Managers 
       and the U.S. Underwriters. 
(2)    Before deducting expenses payable by the Company estimated at 
       $2,500,000. 
(3)    The Company has granted the Managers and the U.S. Underwriters 30-day 
       options to purchase in the aggregate up to 2,925,000 additional shares 
       of Common Stock, solely to cover over-allotments, if any. If the 
       options are exercised in full, the total Price to Public, Underwriting 
       Discounts and Commissions and Proceeds to Company will be $381,225,000, 
       $21,909,225 and $359,315,775, respectively. See "Underwriting." 

   The International Shares are offered by the several Managers, subject to 
prior sale, when, as and if delivered to and accepted by them and subject to 
certain conditions, including the approval of certain legal matters by 
counsel. The Managers reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify the 
International Offering and to reject orders in whole or in part. It is 
expected that delivery of the International Shares will be made against 
payment therefor on or about September 29, 1997, at the offices of Bear, 
Stearns & Co. Inc., 245 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10167. 

BEAR, STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
         GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL 
                  LEHMAN BROTHERS 
                          MONTGOMERY SECURITIES 
                                   ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY 
BAYERISCHE VEREINSBANK AG 
CREDIT LYONNAIS SECURITIES               CHASE MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 

                              September 23, 1997 

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   NO DEALER, SALESPERSON OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY 
INFORMATION OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS NOT CONTAINED IN THIS PROSPECTUS IN 
CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING COVERED BY THIS PROSPECTUS. IF GIVEN OR MADE, 
SUCH INFORMATION OR REPRESENTATIONS MUST NOT BE RELIED UPON AS HAVING BEEN 
AUTHORIZED BY THE COMPANY OR THE MANAGERS. THIS PROSPECTUS DOES NOT 
CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL, OR A SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY, THE COMMON 
STOCK IN ANY JURISDICTION WHERE, OR TO ANY PERSON TO WHOM, IT IS UNLAWFUL TO 
MAKE SUCH OFFER OR SOLICITATION. NEITHER THE DELIVERY OF THIS PROSPECTUS NOR 
ANY SALE MADE HEREUNDER SHALL, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CREATE AN IMPLICATION 
THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY CHANGE IN THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THIS PROSPECTUS 
OR IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE COMPANY SINCE THE DATE HEREOF. 

                              TABLE OF CONTENTS 

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Prospectus Summary .........................      3 
Risk Factors ...............................     11 
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking 
 Statements ................................     17 
Use of Proceeds ............................     18 
Dividend Policy ............................     18 
Dilution ...................................     19 
Capitalization .............................     20 
Selected Financial Data ....................     21 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of 
 Financial Conditions and Results 
 of Operations .............................     23 
Business ...................................     30 
Management .................................     42 
Relationship with HFS ......................     51 
Shares Eligible for Future Sale ............     57 
Description of Capital Stock ...............     58 
Description of Certain Indebtedness  .......     60 
Certain United States Federal Tax 
 Consequences to Non-United States Holders       62 
Underwriting ...............................     64 
Legal Matters ..............................     68 
Experts ....................................     68 
Available Information ......................     68 
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements .    F-1 
</TABLE>

   UNTIL OCTOBER 18, 1997 (25 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THIS PROSPECTUS), ALL 
DEALERS EFFECTING TRANSACTIONS IN THE COMMON STOCK, WHETHER OR NOT 
PARTICIPATING IN THIS DISTRIBUTION, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. 
THIS DELIVERY REQUIREMENT IS IN ADDITION TO THE OBLIGATION OF DEALERS TO 
DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS MANAGERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD 
ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS. 

                              19,500,000 SHARES 


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                                 COMMON STOCK 

                                  PROSPECTUS 

                     BEAR, STEARNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 
                         GOLDMAN SACHS INTERNATIONAL 
                               LEHMAN BROTHERS 
                            MONTGOMERY SECURITIES 
                        ROBERTSON, STEPHENS & COMPANY 
                          BAYERISCHE VEREINSBANK AG 
                          CREDIT LYONNAIS SECURITIES 
                    CHASE MANHATTAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED 

                              SEPTEMBER 23, 1997 










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