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<P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Pursuant
to Section&nbsp;13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
January&nbsp;23, 2019 (January 23, 2019) </B></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P><center>
<P STYLE="line-height:6.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1.00pt solid #000000;width:21%">&nbsp;</P></center> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>CIT GROUP
INC. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) </B></P>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>Delaware</B></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><B>65-1051192</B></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman"><I>Common Stock Dividend </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">On January&nbsp;23,
2019, CIT Group Inc. (the &#147;Company&#148;) issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.25 per common share, payable on February&nbsp;22, 2019 to common
shareholders of record at the close of business on February&nbsp;8, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference. </P> <P STYLE="font-size:18pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:6pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">(d) <U>Exhibits</U>. The following exhibit is being filed herewith: </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD VALIGN="top"><A HREF="d693787dex991.htm">Press Release of CIT Group Inc., dated January&nbsp;23, 2019, announcing its quarterly dividend on its common stock. </A></TD></TR>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws that are based upon our current
expectations and assumptions concerning future events, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The words &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;anticipate,&#148;
&#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; &#147;initiative,&#148; &#147;objective,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;goal,&#148; &#147;project,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;priorities,&#148; &#147;target,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148;
&#147;evaluate,&#148; &#147;pursue,&#148; &#147;commence,&#148; &#147;seek,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;would,&#148; &#147;could,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;potential,&#148; &#147;continue,&#148; or the negative of any of
those words or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this Form 8-K, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, statements about our plans, strategies,
prospects and expectations regarding future events (including our anticipated use of the net proceeds from the sale of one or more our businesses or our assets), our pending or potential acquisition and disposition plans, including the timing and
results of the sale of one or more of our businesses or our assets or the anticipated charges or net proceeds that could result from the entry into or termination of certain financial contracts or instruments, and our financial performance, are
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of any
events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially. Important factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations include, among others, the risk that (i)&nbsp;CIT is unsuccessful in
implementing its strategy and business plan, (ii)&nbsp;CIT is unable to react to and address key business and regulatory issues, (iii)&nbsp;CIT is unable to achieve the projected revenue growth from its new business initiatives or the projected
expense reductions from efficiency improvements, (iv)&nbsp;CIT is unable to achieve the projected gains from the sale of one or more of its businesses or assets, (v)&nbsp;CIT becomes subject to liquidity constraints and higher funding costs, or
(vi)&nbsp;the parties to a transaction do not receive or satisfy regulatory or other approvals or conditions on a timely basis or approvals are subject to conditions that are not anticipated. We describe these and other risks that could affect our
results in Item&nbsp;1A, &#147;Risk Factors,&#148; of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December&nbsp;31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on
the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. CIT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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
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<TD VALIGN="top" COLSPAN="3">(Registrant)</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="top" STYLE="BORDER-BOTTOM:1px solid #000000">/s/ John Fawcett</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">John Fawcett</TD></TR>
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<TD VALIGN="bottom">Executive Vice President&nbsp;&amp; Chief&nbsp;Financial&nbsp;Officer</TD></TR>
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Form 8-K
UNITED STATES
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):
January 23, 2019 (January 23, 2019)
CIT GROUP
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
001-31369
65-1051192
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
11 W. 42
nd
Street
New York, New York 10036
(Address of registrant's principal executive office)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 461-5200
Not Applicable
(Former
Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4I under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4I)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933
(§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).  ☐
If an emerging
growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange
Act.  ☐
Section 8 – Other Events
Item 8.01.
Other Events.
Common Stock Dividend
On January 23,
2019, CIT Group Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that the Board of Directors of the Company declared a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.25 per common share, payable on February 22, 2019 to common
shareholders of record at the close of business on February 8, 2019. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01.
Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits
. The following exhibit is being filed herewith:
99.1
Press Release of CIT Group Inc., dated January 23, 2019, announcing its quarterly dividend on its common stock.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable federal securities laws that are based upon our current
expectations and assumptions concerning future events, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. The words "expect," "anticipate,"
"estimate," "forecast," "initiative," "objective," "plan," "goal," "project," "outlook," "priorities," "target," "intend,"
"evaluate," "pursue," "commence," "seek," "may," "would," "could," "should," "believe," "potential," "continue," or the negative of any of
those words or similar expressions is intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements contained in this Form 8-K, other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, statements about our plans, strategies,
prospects and expectations regarding future events (including our anticipated use of the net proceeds from the sale of one or more our businesses or our assets), our pending or potential acquisition and disposition plans, including the timing and
results of the sale of one or more of our businesses or our assets or the anticipated charges or net proceeds that could result from the entry into or termination of certain financial contracts or instruments, and our financial performance, are
forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. While these statements represent our current judgment on what the future may hold, and we believe these judgments are reasonable, these statements are not guarantees of any
events or financial results, and our actual results may differ materially. Important factors that could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations include, among others, the risk that (i) CIT is unsuccessful in
implementing its strategy and business plan, (ii) CIT is unable to react to and address key business and regulatory issues, (iii) CIT is unable to achieve the projected revenue growth from its new business initiatives or the projected
expense reductions from efficiency improvements, (iv) CIT is unable to achieve the projected gains from the sale of one or more of its businesses or assets, (v) CIT becomes subject to liquidity constraints and higher funding costs, or
(vi) the parties to a transaction do not receive or satisfy regulatory or other approvals or conditions on a timely basis or approvals are subject to conditions that are not anticipated. We describe these and other risks that could affect our
results in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on
the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 8-K. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which the statements were made. CIT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking
statements, except where expressly required by law.
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.
(Registrant)
By:
/s/ John Fawcett
John Fawcett
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Dated: January 23, 2019