-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, BXcTI+Aa2bMBXMWKTYA/NIOMiIjEAGvDhipmA0zbeIRISQGoRMZeGOXrQsvtY4ot 7qzIJbo05WqX7VqLXiY7fA== /in/edgar/work/20000614/0000891092-00-000527/0000891092-00-000527.txt : 20000919 0000891092-00-000527.hdr.sgml : 20000919 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891092-00-000527 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20000606 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20000614 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CIT GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000020388 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [6153 ] IRS NUMBER: 132994534 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-01861 FILM NUMBER: 654537 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1211 AVE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 BUSINESS PHONE: 2125361390 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1211 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS CITY: NEW YORK STATE: NY ZIP: 10036 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CIT GROUP HOLDINGS INC /DE/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: CIT FINANCIAL CORP/OLD/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860512 8-K 1 0001.txt FORM 8-K 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) June 6, 2000 -------------------- The CIT Group, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-1861 13-2994534 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 1211 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10036 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 536-1390 -------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events. ------------ See the attached press release, which are incorporated herein by reference, regarding the retirement of the Vice Chairman of the Corporation, filed as Exhibit 99.1. -2- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated June 6, 2000, regarding the retirement of the Vice Chairman of the Corporation. -3- 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. -------------------------------------- (Registrant) By: /s/ JOSEPH M. LEONE -------------------------------------- Joseph M. Leone Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Dated: June 6, 2000 -4- EX-99.1 2 0002.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 Contact: Michael J. McGowan Senior Vice President Communications Services (973) 535-3506 michael.mcgowan@cit.com FROM: THE CIT GROUP, INC. 650 CIT DRIVE LIVINGSTON, NJ 07039 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIT VICE CHAIRMAN TO RETIRE LIVINGSTON, NJ, June 6, 2000 --- The CIT Group, Inc. (NYSE:CIT; TSE:CIT.U) today announced that its Vice Chairman and Chief Risk Officer, Joseph A. Pollicino, 60, will retire on June 30, 2000. Mr. Pollicino has served as a Director of CIT since 1986, and as Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Risk Officer since 1989. "Joe's imprint has been felt throughout our organization and, in particular, he has made a significant contribution to CIT's reputation as a "best in class" credit culture," said Albert R. Gamper, Jr., President, Chairman and CEO of CIT. "Joe also served as a mentor to many of the outstanding members of our management team and we are grateful for all of his tireless efforts, his commitment to excellence and his sage advice during a long and very successful career." Thomas L. Abbate, 54, a 30-year CIT credit veteran, will take on the responsibility of directing CIT's Risk Management organization as Executive Vice President - Risk Management. Mr. Abbate joined CIT in 1970 and has held numerous credit risk management positions, including nine years of service as Executive Vice President/Chief Credit Officer of CIT's Equipment Financing unit. Mr. Abbate has served on CIT's Executive Credit Committee since 1987. Mr. Pollicino joined Manufacturers Hanover Corporation in 1957 and later was named Vice President in the Metropolitan Banking Division. In 1979 he joined Manufacturers Hanover Commercial Corporation and was named President of the former CIT Factoring and Commercial Finance Group in 1984 when Manufacturers Hanover acquired CIT. In 1985, he was named President of The CIT Group/Business Credit, an operating unit of CIT. He has been the recipient of many distinguished awards including the American Jewish Congress Leadership Award, the Brandeis University Distinguished Service Award, the Catholic Big Brothers Man of the Year Award and the Junior Achievement Above and Beyond Service Award. He and his wife, Margaret, reside in Manhasset, New York. -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----