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): October 15, 2014 (October 15, 2014)
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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 | 7054 |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (973) 496-4700
N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report)
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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 15, 2014, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a $200 million increase to its existing share repurchase program, giving the Company $375 million of available repurchase authorization under the program from October 1, 2014 going forward. Under the share repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase its outstanding common stock from time to time, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions, Company performance, stock price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. A copy of the press release announcing the increase to the share repurchase program is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information in this item, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished, not filed. Accordingly, the information in this item will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Avis Budget Group, Inc., under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:
99.1 | Press Release dated October 15, 2014. |
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.
AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Bryon L. Koepke |
Bryon L. Koepke Senior Vice President and Chief Securities Counsel |
Date: October 15, 2014
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. | Description |
99.1 | Press Release dated October 15, 2014 |