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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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OCTOBER 23, 2000 (OCTOBER 18, 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 Identification Number)
organization)
9 WEST 57TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10019
(Address of principal (Zip Code)
executive office)
(212) 413-1800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Earnings Release. On October 18, 2000, we reported our 2000 third
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/ John T. McClain
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John T. McClain
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Corporate Controller
Date: October 23, 2000
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CENDANT CORPORATION
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports Third Quarter 2000 Results
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