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

Solid Commercial Franchise Performance – Combined North American Commercial Finance and Transportation & International Finance financing and leasing assets grew 17% from a year ago; Pre-tax ROAEA over 2%;

Funding Supports the Acquisition of Two LPG Tankers

CIT Executive Insights Video Offers Outlook on the Growth Opportunities and Challenges in the Energy Sector

Companies to Establish Joint Ventures Designed to Capitalize on Growing Global Aerospace Leasing Market

Proceeds to Finance New Equipment and Store Upgrades to ShopRite and PriceRite Supermarkets

Industry Experts Will Discuss the Opportunities for Brand Extension and Growth in the Fashion Finance Sector

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

Funds Will Be Used to Acquire Medium and Heavy Twin Engine Helicopters

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How CIT Canada Financed a Solar Energy Company Overlooked By Others

Represents Second Transaction with Joint Venture

Financing Will Be Used to Develop Tallest Rental Apartment Building in Jersey City, NJ

Proceeds Will Provide More Than 11,000 Meals for Utah Food Bank

Represents Ninth Transaction with Audax in the Last 18 Months

Financing Supports Acquisition of MetPro Group

CIT Executive Insights Offers Outlook on “The State of the Apparel Industry”

Proceeds of Financing to Fund Renovations and Stabilization of Torrey Pines Court, a Class A Office Campus in San Diego

“A Check-Up of the Healthcare Sector” - CIT Executive Insights Offers Outlook on Upcoming Finance Activity Surrounding the Healthcare Sector

Transaction Represents New Customer Relationship for CIT Aerospace

Follows Company’s Success in Repurchasing $745 Million of Common Stock Since 2013

Acquisition Advances CIT’s Bank Strategy

Solid Asset Growth – Finance and leasing assets grew 10% from a year ago;

Increases Dividend by 50% Over Previous Quarterly Cash Dividend

These new aircraft will allow CIT to maintain one of the youngest and most technologically advanced fleets in the industry, while providing fuel efficient aircraft solutions to our customers though a range of sizes and categories of aircraft.

CIT Executive Insights Offers Outlook on the Retail Sector as Companies Shift Gears and Look for New Financing Solutions

CIT Executive Insights Provides View of Trends in Mobile and Broadband Internet

More Than 137 Tons of Food Collected Over 9 Years

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

Expands Small Business and Middle-Market Lending and Leasing Capabilities Through Proprietary Online Lending Platform