UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): January 4, 2012 (December 31, 2011)
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Avis Budget Group, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware | 001-10308 | 06-0918165 | |||
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification Number) | |||
6 Sylvan Way Parsippany, NJ | 07054 | ||||
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
(973) 496-4700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On December 31, 2011, F. Robert Salerno retired from his position as Vice Chairman of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (the “Company”), as contemplated by, and in accordance with, the provisions of his employment agreement with the Company. While Mr. Salerno will no longer be employed as an officer of the Company, Mr. Salerno will continue to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors.
SIGNATURES
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 hereto duly authorized.
By: | AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. /s/ Jean M. Sera | ||
Name: | Jean M. Sera | ||
Title: | Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary | ||
Date: January 4, 2012