================================================================================ 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 20, 2000 (APRIL 18, 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 (I.R.S. Employer of incorporation File No.) Identification Number) or organization) 9 WEST 57TH STREET 10019 NEW YORK, NY (Zip Code) (Address of principal 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 18, 2000, we reported our 2000 first quarter results which are discussed in more detail in the press release attached hereto. Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is such press release relating to the foregoing announcement which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports Record First Quarter 2000 Results 2 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: April 20, 2000 3 CENDANT CORPORATION CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K REPORT DATED APRIL 20, 2000 (APRIL 18, 2000) EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- 99.1 Press Release: Cendant Reports Record First Quarter 2000 Results 4