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):
May 9, 2011 (May 9, 2011)
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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001-33139
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20-3530539
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(State of incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer
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Identification No.)
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225 Brae Boulevard
Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-0713
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(201) 307-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 8.01 Other Events
On May 9, 2011, Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (“Hertz”) announced via press release Hertz’s proposal to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (“Dollar Thrifty”). Also on May 9, 2011, Mark P. Frissora, Hertz’s Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, sent a letter to Scott L. Thompson, Dollar Thrifty’s President and Chief Executive Officer, regarding the proposal. The press release announcing the proposal, including the full text of the letter sent to Mr. Thompson, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. On May 9, 2011, Hertz also announced via press release that it will hold a conference call regarding the proposal. This press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
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Description of Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release issued by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., dated May 9, 2011
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99.2
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Press Release issued by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., dated May 9, 2011
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SIGNATURE
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.
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HERTZ GLOBAL HOLDINGS, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Elyse Douglas |
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Name: Elyse Douglas |
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Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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| Dated: May 9, 2011 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description of Exhibit
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99.1
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Press Release issued by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., dated May 9, 2011
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99.2
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Press Release issued by Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., dated May 9, 2011
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