-----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, FlWOUC4Fmrct1WbE/8ZsMNqe9NE9i2O+oHw3+S/OTHqnXJ4Dwv3HpZDVHppqFCjN hDY+UJ2XdIywjdpWdTSjWg== 0000891092-01-500224.txt : 20010530 0000891092-01-500224.hdr.sgml : 20010530 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000891092-01-500224 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20010323 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 20010529 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CIT GROUP INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000020388 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FINANCE LESSORS [6172] 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: 1649390 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 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) May 23, 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 release, which is incorporated herein by reference, regarding: 1. Announcement that shareholders had approved the proposed acquisition of CIT by Tyco International Ltd. at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 23, 2001 in Livingston, NJ, filed as Exhibit 99.1. -2- Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits. (c) Exhibits. 99.1 Press Release, dated May 23, 2001, regarding the approval by shareholders of the proposed acquisition of CIT by Tyco International Ltd. at a Special Meeting of Shareholders held on May 23, 2001 in Livingston, NJ. -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: May 23, 2001 -4- EX-99.1 2 file002.txt PRESS RELEASE Exhibit 99.1 [The CIT Group, Inc. Logo] IMMEDIATE RELEASE CIT SHAREHOLDERS APPROVE PROPOSED TYCO-CIT ACQUISITION LIVINGSTON, May 23, 2001-- The CIT Group, Inc. (NYSE: CIT, TSE: CIT.U and Exchangeable Shares: TSE: CGX.U), a leading global source of financing and leasing capital, announced that its shareholders have approved the company's proposed transaction with Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE:TYC, BSX:TYC, LSE:TYI) at a special meeting held today in Livingston, New Jersey. The transaction will close upon receipt of the requisite regulatory approval, which is expected to occur by June 1, 2001. "Our shareholders voiced their strong support for the recommendation of CIT's board of directors and we are delighted with today's affirmative vote," said Albert R. Gamper Jr., CIT Chairman, President and CEO. Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements contained in this document are forward-looking statements concerning our future earnings, financial condition and operations. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that may be difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are based upon management's estimates of future economic conditions, fair values and future costs, using currently available information. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in those statements, due to various risks and uncertainties identified more fully in our 2000 Form 10-K. About CIT CIT is a leading, global source of financing and leasing capital and an advisor for companies in more than 30 industries. Managing more than $50 billion in assets across a diversified portfolio, CIT is the trusted financial engine empowering many of today's industry leaders and emerging businesses, offering vendor, equipment, commercial, factoring, consumer and structured financing capabilities. Founded in 1908, CIT operates extensively in the United States and Canada with strategic locations in Europe, Latin and South America, and the Pacific Rim. For more information on CIT, visit the Web site at www.cit.com. About Tyco International Ltd: Tyco International Ltd. (NYSE: TYC, LSE: TYI, BSX: TYC) is a diversified manufacturing and service company. Tyco is the world's largest manufacturer and servicer of electrical and electronic components; the world's largest designer, manufacturer, installer and servicer of undersea telecommunications systems; the world's largest manufacturer, installer and provider of fire protection systems and electronic security services and the world's largest manufacturer of flow control valves. Tyco also holds strong leadership positions in disposable medical products, diagnostic imaging, bulk pharmaceuticals, wound closure, plastics and adhesives. Tyco operates in more than 100 countries and had fiscal 2000 sales of $28.9 billion. Investor Relations Contacts Media Contacts James J. Egan, Jr. Sammie Becker CIT Stanton Crenshaw (973) 535-5911 (212) 780-1900, Ext. 506 jim.egan@cit.com sbecker@stanton-crenshaw.com or or Yvette K. Rudich Joseph LoBello CIT Stanton Crenshaw (973) 597-2095 (212) 780-1900, ext. 536 yvette.rudich@cit.com jlobello@stanton-crenshaw.com -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----