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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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JULY 21, 2000 (JULY 19, 2000)
(Date of Report (date of earliest event reported))
CENDANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10308 06-0918165
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
9 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10019
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
(212) 413-1800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Earnings Release. On July 19, 2000, we reported our 2000
second quarter results which are discussed in more detail in
the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1, which is
incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
See Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURE
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.
CENDANT CORPORATION
BY: /s/ Jon F. Danski
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Jon F. Danski
Executive Vice President, Finance and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: July 21, 2000
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CENDANT CORPORATION
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
REPORT DATED JULY 21, 2000 (JULY 19, 2000)
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports Second Quarter 2000 Results
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