NEW YORK--()--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 BellSM 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 BellSM 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 27th 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

