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) March 3, 2003
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CIT GROUP INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 001-31369 65-1051192
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
1 CIT Drive, Livingston, New Jersey 07039
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(Address of registrant's principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (973) 740-5000
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Item 5. Other Events.
On March 3, 2003, CIT Group Inc. announced that it had received the
consent from more than 66 2/3% in aggregate principal amount of the holders of
its $250,000,000 in principal amount of 6.625% Senior Debt Securities due 2005
(the "Debt Securities") to amend the indenture under which the Debt Securities
were issued. The press release announcing the consent is filed as Exhibit 99.1
and is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release issued by CIT Group Inc. on March 3, 2003.
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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.
CIT GROUP INC.
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(Registrant)
By: /s/ Joseph M. Leone
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Joseph M. Leone
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Dated: March 12, 2003
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Exhibit Index
99.1 Press Release issued by CIT Group Inc. on March 3, 2003.
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