More Than One Third Expect Sales To Increase On Black Friday

Represents 9% Increase Over Prior Quarter

Represents First Direct Order with Airline Manufacturer

Retail Industry Focused on Social Media to Drive Retail Sales

Continued Progress Advancing 2011 Priorities

76% of Retail Executives Expect Financial Crisis Will Extend into 2012 or Beyond

BankOnCIT.com to Offer Certificates of Deposit (CDs) with Competitive Rates

Social Media Changing Industry Dynamics; Commodity Prices Affect Retail Chain; Private Equity Firms Maintain Interest in the Sector

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

Most of the Restrictive Covenants Will Be Eliminated Once Redemption Is Complete

New Video Series Complements Company’s Award-Winning Podcast Program

Repurchases $400 Million of Series A Notes

Repays Remaining $2.5 Billion First Lien Term Loan

62% of Value-added Resellers Believe SMBs Don’t Fully Understand the Benefits of Managed Services

Nearly 30% Increase over Prior Quarter

PoWer Leasing2 Will Offer EMC Channel Partners Flexible Financing Solutions

Net Loss of $48 Million, or $0.24 Per Diluted Share - Includes $163 Million of Costs Associated With Second Lien Debt Prepayment

Serves As Lead Arranger in $44 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility

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

Represents CIT’s First Financing Program Within Alternative Energy Sector

Proceeds Used To Refinance Existing Credit Facility

Arcapita Acquired Majority Interest in J. Jill from Golden Gate Capital

Live Video Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at 12:45 PM EDT

Live Video Webcast Scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 at 12:45 PM EDT

Cease and Desist Orders lifted on CIT Bank