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 20, 2002
THE HERTZ CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7541 13-1938568
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
225 Brae Boulevard, Park Ridge, New Jersey 07656-0713
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (201) 307-2000
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Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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The Exhibit Index is on page 3.
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
The exhibits are filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (File No. 333-57138) filed by The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), with the
Securities and Exchange Commission covering debt securities issuable under an
indenture dated as of March 16, 2001, between Hertz and The Bank of New York, as
Trustee (the "Indenture"). On May 20, 2002, Hertz offered for sale $800,000,000
principal amount of 7 5/8% Notes due June 1, 2012, to be issued under the
Indenture (the "Notes"). The exhibits filed herewith include the Underwriting
Agreement Basic Provisions dated May 20, 2002, the form of such Notes, and the
consent of independent accountants.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
(1) Underwriting Agreement Basic Provisions dated May 20,
2002.
(4) Form of 7 5/8% Note due June 1, 2012.
(23) Consent of Independent Accountants.
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.
THE HERTZ CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Richard J. Foti
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Richard J. Foti
Staff Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: May 28, 2002
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Page
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(1) Underwriting Agreement Basic Provisions dated
May 20, 2002.
(4) Form of 7 5/8% Note due June 1, 2012.
(23) Consent of Independent Accountants.
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