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 ------------ April 21, 1999 (April 21, 1999) (Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)) Cendant Corporation (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-10308 06-0918165 (State or other jurisdiction (Commission File No.) (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation or Identification Number) organization) 9 West 57th Street New York, NY 10019 (Address of principal (Zip Code) executive office) (212) 413-1800 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) None (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if applicable) Item 5. Other Events Earnings Release. On April 21, 1999, we reported our 1999 first quarter results. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the press release relating to the first quarter earnings release which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Item 7. Exhibits Exhibit No. Description - -------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Corporation Reports 1999 First Quarter Results 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. CENDANT CORPORATION By: /s/ David M. Johnson David M. Johnson Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: April 21, 1999 CENDANT CORPORATION CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K Report Dated April 21, 1999 (April 21, 1999) EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Corporation Reports 1999 First Quarter Results