8-K 1 file001.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) April 27, 2001 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 releases, which are incorporated herein by reference, regarding: 1. Announcement of the release of ticker symbols "NCF" and "NCD" to the New York Stock Exchange and trading of certain long-term debt securities under the new ticker symbols "CIC" and "CIP", filed as Exhibit 99.1. -2- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated April 27, 2001, regarding the release of ticker symbols "NCF" and "NCD" to the New York Stock Exchange and trading of certain long-term debt securities under the new ticker symbols "CIC" and "CIP". -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: April 27, 2001 -4-