CIT Releases Annual Voice of the Middle Market Study Highlighting the Perspectives of U.S. Middle Market Executives

- Represents CIT’s 20th Platform Transaction with Audax Group Since 2007

- Exploring Strategic Alternatives for $10 Billion Commercial Air Business

- CEO John Thain to Retire on March 31, 2016; Will Continue as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Industry Experts Will Discuss Strategies for Brand Expansion and Elevation

Bertucci’s Is a Portfolio Company of Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for 8:00 AM EST

Sector Buoyed by Strong Sales in Bedroom and Dining Room Furnishings

First Aircraft for Delta Delivered Through CIT Bank

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank N.A. Allows for Development and Construction of New Towers Throughout the U.S.

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank N.A. Supports Acquisition of Option1 and Complements Recently Completed $210 Million Senior Credit Facility

CIT Executive Insights Examines the Changing Global Commercial Airline Landscape

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank, N.A. Will Enable Sunlight Financial to Grow Residential Solar Loan Program

CIT Executive Spotlight Examines Outlook of the Commercial Real Estate Sector

- MSN 15 is the First of 14 A350XWB Aircraft on Order for CIT

Second Harvest and Food for Life Win Top Two Prizes in Third Annual CIT Foodortunity Contest

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank N.A. Allows for the Recapitalization of PharmaLogic and the Acquisition of Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS) and Affiliates

Exclusive CIT Study Examines the Perspectives of Airline Fleet and Finance Executives on Current Market Trends and Their Outlook for the Industry

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank, N.A. to Joint Venture Between Arun Bhatia Development Organization and Sherwood Equities

Establish Financing Joint Venture

Transaction Supports the Acquisition of Two Suezmax Crude Tankers

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank Allows for Acquisition of Avalign Technologies

Facility Supports the Acquisition of Two Long Range (LR1) Product Tankers

- The Jordan Company Is a Middle Market Private Equity Firm With a 33-Year Track Record

- Altamont Capital and Douglas Products to Acquire Dow AgroSciences’ Vikane and ProFume Lines of Business

- CIT’s Total Assets Increase to More Than $65 Billion; Total Deposits Increase to More Than $30 Billion1

Previously Announced OneWest Bank Acquisition Expected to Close on August 3, 2015 – Received regulatory approvals; creates financial holding company with more than $65 billion in assets;

Acquisition Expected to Close on August 3, 2015

- Represents Fourth Financing Completed by CIT for Garrison

Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for 8:00 AM EDT

Nearly 160 Tons of Food Collected Over 10 Years

- Supports Acquisition of Residential Solar Systems Across the United States

Financing Supports Construction of a 263,000-square-foot Class A Industrial Distribution Building Located in Union, NJ

Livingston-based Employees Collect More Than 72,500 Meals to Support the Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County and the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges/Essex County

- Financing Will Be Used to Consolidate Existing Real Estate Debt and for Working Capital Purposes

- CIT Serves as Administrative Agent for Senior Secured Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility

CIT Executive Spotlight Examines Capital Markets 2015 Outlook

- Financing Supports Menin’s PGA Plaza Shopping Center, a 120,000 Square-Foot Retail Center Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

- Financing Provided by CIT Bank in Support of the Acquisition of Eight Datacenters

Agreement Enables Ryder Canada to Provide a Wider Range of Programs and Competitive Financing Options Nationwide

- Joint Venture Includes RedSky Capital LLC, JZ Capital Partners and other investors

Pre-tax Income of $148 million – Pre-tax income rose 20% from the year-ago quarter while net income declined 12% due to a higher effective tax rate;

- 71% Believe Revenues Will Increase in 2015

CIT Executive Spotlight Focuses on Financing the Entertainment Industry

Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for 8:00 AM EDT

CIT Executive Video Offers Insights on Trends in Private Equity Financing

Second Annual Event Supports Life-Saving Program

-Financing Provided By CIT Bank To Develop A 7-Story, 143,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Property In Astoria, New York -The Project Will Contain Studio, One-Bedroom And Two-Bedroom Apartments Along With 19,000 Square Feet of Street Level Retail and Subterranean Parking

-Financing Provided By CIT Bank Allows For Acquisition Of Loving Care Agency -Creates One Of The Nation’s Largest Skilled Pediatric-Focused Home Health Entities In The U.S. -Epic Health Services Is An Existing Customer Of CIT And A Portfolio Company Of Webster Capital

CIT Executives Hold Roundtable Discussion on Trends and Growth Prospects in the Apparel, Furniture and Consumer Electronics Sectors

-Financing Provided by CIT Bank Supports Acquisition of Two New Liebherr P203L (WS) Ship-to-Shore Container Handling Gantry Cranes -Completes the Build-Out of the Most Advanced Container Terminal in North America in the Port of New York and New Jersey

-Financing Provided By CIT Bank Allows For Acquisition Of Life Choice Hospice -Creates One Of The Nation’s Largest Private Independent Providers Of Hospice Services

Fourth Quarter Highlights

Fourth Quarter Highlights

CIT Executive Spotlight Offers Outlook on the Growth Opportunities and Challenges in the Maritime Sector

Client Information System Delivers Consistent Functionality For Executives Making Business Decisions On The Go

Conference Call and Audio Webcast Scheduled for 8:00 AM EST

Financing Supports the Construction of State-of-the-Art Data Center

Financing Supports Acquisition of Kellermeyer Bergensons Services

Financing Used To Develop Class A Warehouse/Distribution Center In York County, Pennsylvania

Will Offer Business Insights and Commentary on Issues Affecting the Small Business, Middle Market and Transportation Sectors

Financing Used To Acquire Class A Office Building In Suburban Philadelphia