SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 26, 2000
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The CIT Group, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-1861 13-2994534
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1211 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10036
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 536-1390
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
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See the attached press releases, which are incorporated herein by
reference, regarding:
1. The 2000 third quarter earnings, filed as Exhibit 99.1; and
2. The declaration of a dividend for the quarter ending September 30, 2000 of
$.10 per share, payable on November 30, 2000 to holders of record at the
close of business on November 10, 2000, filed as Exhibit 99.2.
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Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release, dated October 26, 2000, regarding the 2000
third quarter earnings.
99.2 Press Release, dated October 26, 2000, regarding declaration
of a dividend for the quarter ending September 30, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE CIT GROUP, INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ JOSEPH M. LEONE
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Joseph M. Leone
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: October 26, 2000
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