CIT to Ring the Opening Bellsm on September 27th in Conjunction with the Release of the “CIT Voice of the Middle Market” Survey

Report Examines the Perceptions and Outlook of U.S. Middle Market Executives

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Livingston, NJ Mayor Stephen Santola to Declare September 27^th “CIT Middle Market Day” in their Cities

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) cit.com, a leading provider of financing to small businesses and middle market companies, today announced that it will ring The Opening Bell^SM at the New York Stock Exchange at 9:30 AM EDT on Thursday, September 27, 2012. CIT executives and their middle market clients are ringing The Opening Bell^SM in conjunction with the release of the “CIT Voice of the Middle Market: Perspectives from the Heart of America’s Economy” (cit.com/middlemarketoutlook) survey earlier that day. This comprehensive research report examines the perceptions of executives of U.S. middle market companies and provides insights into the opportunities and challenges they face.

“CIT Voice of the Middle Market: Perspectives from the Heart of America’s Economy”

In addition, on September 27^th New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Livingston, NJ Mayor Stephen A. Santola will officially declare it “CIT Middle Market Day” in their respective cities.

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About CIT
Founded in 1908, CIT (NYSE: CIT) is a bank holding company with more than $33 billion in finance and leasing assets. A member of the Fortune 500, it provides financing and leasing capital to its small business and middle market clients and their customers across more than 30 industries. CIT maintains leadership positions in small business and middle market lending, factoring, retail finance, aerospace, equipment and rail leasing, and global vendor finance. CIT also operates CIT Bank (Member FDIC), BankOnCIT.com, its primary bank subsidiary, which offers a suite of savings options designed to help customers achieve a range of financial goals. cit.com