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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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MAY 24, 2001 (MAY 24, 2001)
(Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)
CENDANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-10308 06-0918165
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer
of Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
9 WEST 57TH STREET 10019-2601
NEW YORK, NY (Zip code)
(Address of principal
executive office)
(212) 413-1800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
This Current Report on Form 8-K of the Company is being filed to make
available pro forma financial data giving effect to the acquisition of Avis
Group Holdings Inc. on March 1, 2001 for the quarterly period ended March 31,
2001.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ARE
INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FROM AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS' QUARTERLY REPORT
ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2001, DATED
MAY 15, 2001 (PREVIOUSLY FILED WITH THE COMMISSION ON MAY 15, 2001
AND INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE HEREIN).
(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.
SEE EXHIBIT 99.1 ATTACHED HERETO FOR PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
GIVING EFFECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS ON MARCH 1,
2001.
(c) Exhibits.
SEE EXHIBIT INDEX.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
hereunto duly authorized.
CENDANT CORPORATION
/s/ JOHN T. MCCLAIN
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John T. McClain
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Corporate Controller
Date: May 24, 2001
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CENDANT CORPORATION
CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Pro Forma Financial Information (unaudited)