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 ------------ FEBRUARY 3, 2000 (FEBRUARY 2, 2000) (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) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if applicable) ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS Earnings Release. On February 2, 2000, we reported our 1999 fourth quarter and full year results which are discussed in more detail in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is the press release relating to the forgoing announcements which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports 1999 Fourth 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/ Jon F. Danski ------------------ Jon F. Danski Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Accounting Officer Date: February 3, 2000 CENDANT CORPORATION CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K REPORT DATED FEBRUARY 3, 2000 (FEBRUARY 2, 2000) EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports 1999 Fourth Quarter Results