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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 5, 1998
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THE HERTZ CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-7541 13-1938568
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of 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
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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The Exhibit Index is on page 3 .
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Item 5. Other Events
An exhibit is filed herewith in connection with the Registration Statement on
Form S-3 (File No. 333-34501) filed by The Hertz Corporation ("Hertz"), with the
Securities and Exchange Commission covering Debt Securities issuable under an
Indenture dated as of December 1, 1994, between Hertz and First Union National
Bank (formerly First Fidelity Bank, National Association), as Trustee (the
"Indenture"). On May 5, 1998, Hertz offered for sale $200,000,000 principal
amount of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due May 15, 2008, to be issued under the
Indenture. The exhibit filed herewith includes the form of such Senior Notes.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(c) EXHIBITS
(4) Form of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due May 15, 2008, in the principal
amount of $200,000,000, to be issued by Hertz under the
Indenture.
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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Staff Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated: May 13, 1998
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit No. Description Page
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4 Form of 6 5/8% Senior Notes due 4 - 8
May 15, 2008, in the principal amount
of $200,000,000, to be issued by Hertz
under the Indenture.
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