CIT Group (CIT) Approves $500M Buyback Plan

CIT Group (NYSE: CIT) announced that its Board of Directors approved the repurchase of up to $500 million of common stock through June 30, 2015. As of June 30, 2014, the Company has repurchased $745 million of common stock since May 30, 2013. The Company also has approximately $55 million remaining under its previously authorized programs.

“This announcement reflects our continued efforts to increase shareholder value and follows our success in repurchasing $745 million of common stock since early 2013 and our recent decision to increase our quarterly cash dividend by 50%,” said John A. Thain, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Management will determine the timing and amount of any share repurchases under the share repurchase authorizations based on market conditions and other considerations. The repurchases may be effected in the open market, through derivative, accelerated repurchase and other negotiated transactions, and through plans designed to comply with Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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