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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: May 12, 1997
AT&T CAPITAL CORPORATION
A Delaware Commission File I.R.S. Employer
Corporation No. 1-11237 No. 22-3211453
44 Whippany Road, Morristown, New Jersey 07962-1983
Telephone Number (201) 397-3000
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2 Form 8-K May 12, 1997
Item 5. OTHER EVENTS
On May 12, 1997, AT&T Capital Corporation ("AT&T Capital") announced
the election of Ramon Oliu, Jr. as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, effective May 22, 1997.
Mr. Oliu, who is currently AT&T Capital's Controller, will succeed
Edward M. Dwyer, who has resigned to become the treasurer of AT&T Corp.
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3 Form 8-K May 12, 1997
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99 AT&T Capital Corporation Press Release issued May 12, 1997.
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4 Form 8-K May 12, 1997
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 thereunto duly authorized.
AT&T CAPITAL CORPORATION
EDWARD M. DWYER
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By: Edward M. Dwyer
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
May 20, 1997
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5 Form 8-K May 12, 1997
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
99 AT&T Capital Corporation Press Release issued May 12, 1997.
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Exhibit 99
AT&T CAPITAL ELECTS
RAMON OLIU, JR.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 12, 1997
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Morristown, N.J. -- AT&T Capital Corporation today announced the
election of Ramon Oliu, Jr. as senior vice president and chief financial
officer, effective May 22, 1997.
Oliu, who is currently AT&T Capital's controller, will succeed Ed Dwyer,
who has resigned to become the treasurer of AT&T.
"We're pleased to have Ray as our new chief financial officer," says Tom
Wajnert, chairman and chief executive officer. "This is a terrific example of
AT&T Capital realizing the depth of talent and bench strength within the
organization. I have had the pleasure of working with Ray for a number of years.
I'm certain his broad range of skills and experience will serve him and AT&T
Capital well as he assumes his new responsibilities."
Oliu joined AT&T Capital in 1987. Prior to being named controller in
1995, he served for three years as chief financial officer of AT&T Credit, AT&T
Capital's largest business unit. He holds a BA degree from the University of
Notre Dame and an MBA degree from The Wharton School.
AT&T Capital, formerly majority owned by AT&T, is a privately owned
company that provides diversified equipment leasing, financing and related
services to approximately 500,000 commercial customers of all sizes in more than
20 countries in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
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