Extension Letter to Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between CIT Group Inc. and C. Jeffrey Knittel
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CIT Group Inc. and C. Jeffrey Knittel have agreed to extend the term of Mr. Knittel's existing employment agreement by one year, through December 31, 2012. The letter confirms that all other terms of the original agreement remain unchanged and in effect. The extension does not grant any additional rights or benefits beyond what is allowed by law, nor does it provide grounds for resignation for "Good Reason." Both parties must sign the letter to confirm their agreement to the extension.
EX-10.38 4 d29436_ex10-38.htm EX-10.38 Unassociated Document
C. Jeffrey Knittel
Exhibit 10.38
CIT GROUP INC.
11 West 42 nd Street
New York, NY 10017
11 West 42 nd Street
New York, NY 10017
March 28, 2012
C. Jeffrey Knittel
CIT Group Inc.
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
CIT Group Inc.
11 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017
Re: Extension of Term of Employment Agreement
Dear Jeff:
This letter will confirm that the Board of Directors of CIT Group Inc. (the Company) has determined to extend the Term of your Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with the Company dated as of May 7, 2008, as amended (your Employment Agreement) for one year, through December 31, 2012.
You acknowledge that neither your Employment Agreement nor this extension letter (i) entitle you to receive any payment or benefit to the extent that it is prohibited or limited by applicable law and/or regulation, nor (ii) constitute grounds for your resignation for Good Reason as defined under your Employment Agreement.
You and the Company agree that the provisions of your Employment Agreement, as revised and extended by this letter remain in full force and the Term shall continue through December 31, 2012, without interruption. Nothing in this letter is intended to confer any rights on any person other than you or the Company.
Please acknowledge your agreement by signing the enclosed copy of this letter and returning it to me as soon as possible. On behalf of the Board, I thank you for your continued service with the Company.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Robert J. Ingato
Robert J. Ingato
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel
Executive Vice President,
General Counsel
Accepted and Agreed:
/s/ C. J. Knittel
C. Jeffrey Knittel