Form S-4

As Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007

Registration Statement No. 333-                


UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM S-4

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER

THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

 


AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.

*And the Issuers and additional Guarantors listed below

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   7510   06-0918165
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Primary Standard Industrial
Classification Code Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

6 Sylvan Way

Parsippany, NJ 07054

(973) 496-4700

(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of registrant’s principal executive offices)

David B. Wyshner

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Avis Budget Group, Inc.

6 Sylvan Way

Parsippany, NJ 07054

(973) 496-4700

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

 


Copies of all communications to:

Gregory A. Fernicola, Esq.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

4 Times Square

New York, New York 10036

(212) 735-3000

(212) 735-2000 (facsimile)

 


Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after this registration statement becomes effective.

If the securities being registered on this form are being offered in connection with the formation of a holding company and there is compliance with General Instruction G, check the following box.  ¨

If this form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

If this form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering.  ¨

 


CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE


Title of Each Class of

Securities to be Registered

   Amount
to Be
Registered
   Proposed Maximum
Offering Price
Per Unit
    Proposed Maximum
Aggregate Offering
Price(1)
  

Amount of

Registration
Fee

Floating Rate Senior Notes Due 2014

   $ 250,000,000    100 %   $ 250,000,000    $ 7,675.00

7.625% Senior Notes Due 2014

   $ 375,000,000    100 %   $ 375,000,000    $ 11,512.50

7.75% Senior Notes Due 2016

   $ 375,000,000    100 %   $ 375,000,000    $ 11,512.50

Guarantees related to the Floating Rate Senior Notes Due 2014, the 7.625% Senior Notes Due 2014 and the 7.75% Senior Notes Due 2016

     N/A    N/A       N/A      N/A(2)

Total

   $ 1,000,000,000    100 %   $ 1,000,000,000    $ 30,700

(1) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee in accordance with Rule 457(f) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
(2) Pursuant to Rule 457(n) under the Securities Act of 1933, no separate registration fee will be paid in respect of the guarantees.

The Registrants hereby amend this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the Registrants shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until this registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to Section 8(a), may determine.

 



TABLE OF ADDITIONAL REGISTRANTS

 

Name of Additional Registrant*

   State or Other
Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or
Formation
   Primary Standard
Industrial
Classification
Code Number
   I.R.S Employer
Identification
Number

Issuers

        

Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC

   Delaware    7510    22-3475741

Avis Budget Finance, Inc.

   Delaware    7510    20-4542671

Guarantors

        

Avis Budget Holdings, LLC

   Delaware    7510    20-4542614

Avis Asia and Pacific, Limited

   Delaware    7510    11-2850373

Avis Car Rental Group, LLC

   Delaware    7510    22-2732926

Avis Caribbean, Limited

   Delaware    7510    11-2850374

Avis Enterprises, Inc.

   Delaware    7510    11-2631886

Avis Group Holdings, LLC

   Delaware    7510    11-3347585

Avis International, Ltd.

   Delaware    7510    11-2411667

Avis Leasing Corporation

   Delaware    7510    11-3102377

Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

   Delaware    7510    11-1998661

PF Claims Management, Ltd.

   Delaware    7510    11-2850723

AB Car Rental Services Inc. (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Operations Support, Inc.)

   Delaware    7510    20-0447089

Wizard Co., Inc.

   Delaware    7510    11-2814383

ARACS LLC

   Delaware    7510    22-3834931

Avis Operations, LLC

   Delaware    7510    22-3846340

BGI Leasing, Inc.

   Delaware    7510    68-0515335

Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.

   Delaware    7510    42-1553246

Budget Truck Rental LLC

   Delaware    7510    20-3251037

* Addresses and telephone numbers of principal executive offices are the same as those of Avis Budget Group, Inc.

 


The information in this prospectus is not complete and may be changed. These securities may not be sold until the registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission is effective. This prospectus is not an offer to sell, and it is not soliciting an offer to buy, these securities in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale thereof is not permitted.

 

Subject to Completion, Dated April 3, 2007

PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.

and Certain of its Subsidiaries, as Guarantors

AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC

and

AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.,

as Issuers

OFFER TO EXCHANGE

$250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 CUSIP Nos. 053773AG2 and U05375AC1, ISIN Nos. US053773AG22 and USU05375AC13 (which we refer to as the “Floating Rate Restricted Notes”)

for

$250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 (which we refer to as the “Floating Rate Exchange Notes” and, together with the Floating Rate Restricted Notes, the “Floating Rate Notes”) which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”),

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 CUSIP Nos. 053773AA5 and U05375AA5, ISIN Nos. US053773AA51 and USU05375AA56 (which we refer to as the “7.625% Restricted Notes”)

for

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (which we refer to as the “7.625% Exchange Notes” and, together with the 7.625% Restricted Notes, the “7.625% Notes”) which have been registered under the Securities Act,

and

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 CUSIP Nos. 053773AB3 and U05375AB3, ISIN Nos. US053773AB35 and USU05375AB30 (which we refer to as the “7.75% Restricted Notes”)

for

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 (which we refer to as the “7.75% Exchange Notes” and, together with the 7.75% Restricted Notes, the “7.75% Notes”) which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

We refer to the Floating Rate Exchange Notes, the 7.625% Exchange Notes and the 7.75% Exchange Notes collectively as the Exchange Notes; to the Floating Rate Restricted Notes, the 7.625% Restricted Notes and the 7.75% Restricted Notes collectively as the Restricted Notes; and to the Exchange Notes and the Restricted Notes collectively as the “notes.”

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                     , 2007, unless we extend the exchange offer in our sole and absolute discretion.

Terms of the exchange offer:

 

   

We will exchange Exchange Notes for all outstanding Restricted Notes that are validly tendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.

 

   

You may withdraw tenders of Restricted Notes at any time prior to the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.

 

   

The terms of the Exchange Notes are substantially identical to those of the outstanding Restricted Notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the Restricted Notes do not apply to the Exchange Notes.

 

   

The exchange of Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes will not be a taxable transaction for United States federal income tax purposes, but you should see the discussion under the caption “Material United States Federal Income Tax Considerations” for more information.

 

   

We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.

 

   

We issued the Restricted Notes in a transaction not requiring registration under the Securities Act and, as a result, their transfer is restricted. We are making the exchange offer to satisfy your registration rights, as a holder of the Restricted Notes.

Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. By so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Notes received in exchange for Restricted Notes where such Restricted Notes were acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that, for a period of up to 180 days after the closing of this exchange offer, we will make this prospectus available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. See “Plan of Distribution”.

There is no established trading market for the Exchange Notes, although the Restricted Notes currently trade on the PORTAL Market.

See “Risk Factors” beginning on page 13 for a discussion of risks you should consider prior to tendering your outstanding Restricted Notes for exchange.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

The date of this prospectus is                     , 2007.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Page

Summary

   1

Summary Description of the Exchange Offer

   5

Consequences of Not Exchanging Restricted Notes

   9

Summary Description of the Exchange Notes

   10

Risk Factors

   13

Forward-Looking Statements

   23

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

   24

Selected Historical Financial Information

   25

Management’s Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   27

Business

   46

Management

   64

Executive Compensation

   68

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

   94

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

   96

Description of Other Indebtedness

   102

The Exchange Offer

   110

Description of the Exchange Notes

   118

Material United States Federal Income Tax Considerations

   170

Plan of Distribution

   171

Legal Matters

   172

Experts

   172

Available Information

   172

Index to Financial Statements

   F-1

 

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights the information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. Because this is only a summary, it does not contain all of the information that may be important to you. For a more complete understanding of this exchange offer, we encourage you to read this entire prospectus. You should read the following summary together with the more detailed information and consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this prospectus.

Except as expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company”, “Avis Budget”, “Avis Budget Group”, “we”, “our” or “us” refers to Avis Budget Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries, “Avis Budget Car Rental” or “ABCR” refers to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its subsidiaries, the companies that comprise our vehicle rental operations, “Issuers” refers to ABCR and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., a Delaware corporation, “Subsidiary Guarantors” refers to certain of ABCR’s subsidiaries that guarantee the notes, “Parent Guarantor” refers to ABCR’s direct parent company, Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and “Guarantors” refers to the Avis Budget Group, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors. “Avis” and “Budget” refer to our Avis and Budget operations, respectively, and exclude the operations of Avis Europe and its affiliates, as further discussed below.

Our Company

We operate two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (“Avis”) and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. (“Budget”). Avis is a leading rental car supplier to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and Budget is a leading rental car supplier to the price-conscious segments of the industry. We believe we are the largest general-use vehicle rental operator in each of North America, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions we serve, based on total revenue. We maintain the leading share of airport car rental revenue and we believe we operate the second largest consumer truck rental business in the United States based on available information.

Our car rental operations generate significant benefits from operating two distinctive brands that target different industry segments but share the same fleet, maintenance facilities, systems, technology and administrative infrastructure. We believe that Avis and Budget both enjoy complementary demand patterns with mid-week commercial demand balanced by weekend leisure demand. For 2006, our vehicle rental operations generated revenues of $5,628 million. The Avis, Budget and Budget Truck brands accounted for approximately 61%, 31% and 8% of our vehicle rental revenue, respectively, in 2006.

Our operations have an extended global reach that includes approximately 6,700 car and truck rental locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of the Pacific region. On average, our rental fleet totaled more than 410,000 vehicles, and we completed more than 28 million vehicle rental transactions worldwide in 2006. Domestically, we derived approximately 81% of our nearly $4.0 billion in car rental revenue from on-airport locations in 2006 and approximately 19% of our domestic car rental revenue from off-airport locations, which we refer to as the local rental segment. In 2006, we significantly expanded our presence in the local segment and plan to continue this expansion in 2007. We rent our fleet of approximately 30,500 Budget trucks through a network of approximately 2,400 dealer operated, 210 company operated and 100 franchisee operated locations throughout the continental United States. We also license the use of the Avis and Budget trademarks to multiple licensees in areas in which we do not operate. The Avis and/or Budget vehicle rental systems in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are operated at approximately 3,700 locations by subsidiaries and sub-licensees of an independent third party primarily under virtually royalty-free trademark license agreements.

 

 

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Following the completion of the Cendant Separation, discussed in detail below, we categorize our operations in three operating segments: domestic car rental, consisting of our Avis and Budget U.S. car rental operations; international car rental, consisting of our international Avis and Budget car rental operations; and truck rental, consisting of our Budget truck rental operations. In 2006:

 

   

our domestic car rental business generated approximately 89 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $40.01 with an average rental fleet of approximately 329,350 vehicles;

 

   

our international car rental business generated approximately 14 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $39.61 with an average rental fleet of 53,310 vehicles; and

 

   

our truck rental business generated approximately 4.6 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $86.28 with an average rental fleet of approximately 30,500 trucks.

For 2007, our objective is to enhance growth, profitability and our position as a leader in the vehicle rental industry. We expect to achieve our goals by focusing our efforts on the following core strategic initiatives:

 

   

Optimizing Our Two-Brand Strategy. We plan to continue to position our two distinct and well-recognized brands to capture different segments of customer demand. With Avis as a premium brand preferred by corporate and upscale leisure travelers and Budget as a value brand preferred by cost-conscious travelers, we believe we are able to target a broad range of demand, particularly since the two brands share the same operational and administrative infrastructure while providing differentiated though consistently high levels of customer service. We aim to provide products, service and pricing, and to maintain marketing affiliations and corporate account contracts, which complement each brand’s positioning. In addition, we use various marketing channels as appropriate to each of our brands and seek to continue to grow the volume of reservations that we generate through our avis.com and budget.com websites, which are among our least-expensive sources of advance bookings.

 

   

Expanding Our Revenue Sources. We plan to expand the revenues we generate from sources beyond on-airport time and mileage rental fees. We seek to grow off-airport revenue for Avis and Budget by opening new locations and continuing our effort to identify and attract local demand. In particular, we plan to increase our revenues in the insurance replacement sector, in which we have historically had a more limited presence, and we have formed a dedicated local sales team to expand our insurance replacement, local truck rental and off-airport general-use rental volumes. Separately, we look to expand our revenue sources by offering additional products and services to existing on- and off-airport customers, including additional insurance coverages and insurance-related and ancillary products and services, such as our recently launched Where2 GPS navigation product.

 

   

Capturing Incremental Profit Opportunities. We plan to continue our focus on yield management and pricing optimization, rigorous cost controls and fleet diversification. We are developing technology that will allow us to strengthen our yield management and we have put in place technology to tailor our product/price offerings to specific customer segments. Specifically, we plan to continue to expand our technology that allows Avis and Budget to target customers with rates and prices based on past shopping and rental behavior. With respect to fleet diversification, in an effort to mitigate expected increases in fleet costs, we are seeking to adjust our relationships with vehicle manufacturers by moving to a more balanced multi-supplier model, increasing the risk-vehicle portion of our fleet, lengthening the average hold period, and reducing the average vehicle size and number of options. In addition, we believe the expansion of our revenue sources (discussed above) will permit us to generate incremental profits from our customer base, while at the same time enhancing their vehicle rental experience.

In 2006, we made considerable progress vis-à-vis our strategic objectives. We retained approximately 98% of our commercial contracts at Avis and Budget and, we believe, generated more U.S. rental car reservations

 

 

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through our own websites than any other company. Budget entered into a marketing alliance with AARP, which is a long-time Avis marketing partner, and grew its award-winning small business program. We opened approximately 200 new off-airport locations in 2006, and off-airport revenues represented 19% of our domestic car rental revenues. We are now an “approved” or “preferred” provider for customers of a majority of the largest auto insurance companies in the United States. In 2006, we began offering Where2 GPS navigation system units. In the area of cost management, we have reduced our reliance on individual suppliers, such that our largest fleet supplier in 2007 is expected to represent only 38% of our vehicle purchases, versus 53% in 2005. We are utilizing sophisticated yield-management technology to optimize our pricing, and we continue to analyze and streamline our operations to gain efficiencies. And, most importantly, our more than 30,000 employees continue to provide reliable, high-quality vehicle rental services that foster customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

Company History and Cendant Separation

We were created through a merger with HFS Incorporated in December 1997 with the resultant corporation being renamed Cendant Corporation. On August 23, 2006, Cendant completed the separation (the “Cendant Separation”) into four separate companies, one for each of its former Real Estate Services businesses (Realogy Corporation), its former Hospitality Services (including Timeshare Resorts) businesses (Wyndham Worldwide Corporation), its former Travel Distribution Services businesses (Travelport) and its Vehicle Rental businesses (Cendant, now Avis Budget Group). The separation was effected through the pro rata distributions of all of the shares of common stock of Realogy Corporation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and the sale of Travelport to an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. In connection with the Cendant Separation, we entered into certain agreements with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport governing our relationships following the separation, including the assumption by Realogy and Wyndham of 62.5% and 37.5%, respectively, of certain contingent and other liabilities of Cendant. In connection with the Cendant Separation, we also entered into various commercial arrangements with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport. Following completion of the Cendant Separation, Cendant changed its name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. and our common stock began to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAR.” With the completion of the Cendant Separation, Avis Budget Group’s operations consist of two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, the parent of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC, Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. and Budget Truck Rental, LLC.

 

 

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Ownership Structure

The following diagram depicts the current ownership structure of our company:

LOGO

Avis Budget Group, Inc. is a Delaware corporation. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company. Avis Budget Finance, Inc. is a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC that was formed to serve as co-issuer of the notes. Avis Budget Finance, Inc. does not have any material assets.

Our principal executive offices are located at 6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 and the telephone number at that address is (973) 496-4700. Our website is www.avisbudgetgroup.com, and the web sites of Avis and Budget are www.avis.com and www.budget.com, respectively. The foregoing Internet websites are inactive textual references only, meaning that the information contained on the websites is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated in this prospectus by reference.

 

 

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCHANGE OFFER

On April 19, 2006, the Issuers completed the private offering of $250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 and $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016, which we refer to collectively as the “Restricted Notes”. As part of that offering, the Issuers, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of those Restricted Notes, and on February 9, 2007, Avis Budget Group executed a counterpart and became a party to that registration rights agreement. In the registration rights agreement, we agreed, among other things, to deliver a prospectus to you and to complete an exchange offer for the Restricted Notes. Below is a summary of the exchange offer.

 

Restricted Notes

$250 million principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, $375 million principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 and $375 million principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016.

 

Exchange Notes

$250 million principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, $375 million principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 and $375 million principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016, the issuance of each of which has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The form and terms of each series of Exchange Notes are identical in all material respects to those of the applicable Restricted Notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the Restricted Notes do not apply to the Exchange Notes.

 

Exchange Offer

We are offering to issue up to

(i) $250 million principal amount of the Floating Rate Exchange Notes, in exchange for a like principal amount of the Floating Rate Restricted Notes,

(ii) $375 million principal amount of the 7.625% Exchange Notes, in exchange for a like principal amount of the 7.625% Restricted Notes,

and

(iii) $375 million principal amount of the 7.75% Exchange Notes, in exchange for a like principal amount of the 7.75% Restricted Notes,

to satisfy our obligations under the registration rights agreement.

 

Expiration Date; Tenders

The exchange offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on         , 2007, unless extended in our sole and absolute discretion. By tendering your Restricted Notes, you represent to us that:

 

   

you are not our “affiliate,” as defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act;

 

   

you are not engaged in, and do not intend to engage in, and have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes;

 

 

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you are acquiring the Exchange Notes in your ordinary course of business; and

 

   

if you are a broker-dealer, you will receive the Exchange Notes for your own account in exchange for Restricted Notes that were acquired by you as a result of your market-making or other trading activities and that you will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes you receive. For further information regarding resales of the Exchange Notes by participating broker-dealers, see the discussion under the caption “Plan of Distribution.”

 

Withdrawal

You may withdraw any Restricted Notes tendered in the exchange offer at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on         , 2007.

 

Conditions to the Exchange Offer

The exchange offer is subject to customary conditions, which we may waive. See the discussion below under the caption “The Exchange Offer — Conditions to the Exchange Offer” for more information regarding the conditions to the exchange offer.

 

Procedures for Tendering the Restricted Notes

Except as described in the section titled “The Exchange Offer — Procedures for Tendering Restricted Notes,” a tendering holder must, on or prior to the expiration date, transmit an agent’s message to the exchange agent at the address listed in this prospectus. In order for your tender to be considered valid, the exchange agent must receive a confirmation of book entry transfer of your Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) prior to the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.

 

Special Procedures for Beneficial Owners

If you are a beneficial owner whose Restricted Notes are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee, and you wish to tender your Restricted Notes in the exchange offer, you should promptly contact the person in whose name the Restricted Notes are registered and instruct that person to tender on your behalf. Any registered holder that is a participant in DTC’s book-entry transfer facility system may make book-entry delivery of the Restricted Notes by causing DTC to transfer the Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account.

 

Use of Proceeds

We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer.

 

Exchange Agent

The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York is the exchange agent for the exchange offer. You can find the address and telephone number of the exchange agent below under the caption “The Exchange Offer — Exchange Agent.”

 

Resales

Based on interpretations by the staff of the SEC, as detailed in a series of no-action letters issued to third parties, we believe that the Exchange Notes issued in the exchange offer may be offered for

 

 

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resale, resold or otherwise transferred by you without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as long as:

 

   

you are acquiring the Exchange Notes in the ordinary course of your business;

 

   

you are not participating, do not intend to participate and have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate, in a distribution of the Exchange Notes; and

 

   

you are not an affiliate of ours.

If you are an affiliate of ours, are engaged in or intend to engage in or have any arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of the Exchange Notes:

 

   

you cannot rely on the applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC;

 

   

you will not be entitled to participate in the exchange offer; and

 

   

you must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.

See the discussion below under the caption “The Exchange Offer —Consequences of Exchanging or Failing to Exchange Restricted Notes” for more information.

 

Broker-Dealer

Each broker or dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Restricted Notes that were acquired as a result of market-making or other trading activities must acknowledge that it will comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any offer to resell or other transfer of the Exchange Notes issued in the exchange offer, including the delivery of a prospectus that contains information with respect to any selling holder required by the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes.

Furthermore, any broker-dealer that acquired any of its Restricted Notes directly from us:

 

   

may not rely on the applicable interpretation of the staff of the SEC’s position contained in Exxon Capital Holdings Corp., SEC no-action letter (April 13, 1988), Morgan, Stanley & Co. Inc., SEC no-action letter (June 5, 1991) and Shearman & Sterling, SEC no-action letter (July 2, 1993); and

 

   

must also be named as a selling bondholder in connection with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act relating to any resale transaction.

 

 

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This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Notes received in exchange for Restricted Notes which were received by such broker-dealer as a result of market making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that for a period of not less than 180 days after the consummation of the exchange offer, we will make this prospectus available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. See “Plan of Distribution” for more information.

 

Registration Rights Agreement

When the Restricted Notes were issued in April 2006, the Issuers, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the Restricted Notes, and on February 9, 2007, Avis Budget Group executed a counterpart and became a party to that registration rights agreement. Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, we agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to:

 

   

file with the SEC and cause to become effective a registration statement relating to an offer to exchange the Restricted Notes for the Exchange Notes;

 

   

keep the exchange offer open for not less than 20 business days (or longer if required by applicable law) after the date of notice thereof is mailed to the holders of the Restricted Notes; and

 

   

complete the exchange offer within 405 days of the issue date of the Restricted Notes.

If we do not complete the exchange offer (or, if required, the shelf registration statement described below is not declared effective) on or before the date that is 405 days after the issuance of the Restricted Notes, subject to certain exceptions, or if we fail to meet certain other conditions described under “Description of the Exchange Notes – Additional Interest,” the interest rate borne by the Restricted Notes will increase at a rate of 0.25% per annum every 90 days (but shall not exceed 0.50% per annum) until the condition which gave rise to the additional interest is cured.

Under some circumstances set forth in the registration rights agreement, holders of Restricted Notes, including certain holders who are not permitted to participate in the exchange offer, may require us to file and cause to become effective, a shelf registration statement covering resales of the Restricted Notes by these holders.

A copy of the registration rights agreement is as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part. See “Description of the Exchange Notes — Registration Rights.”

 

 

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CONSEQUENCES OF NOT EXCHANGING RESTRICTED NOTES

If you do not exchange your Restricted Notes in the exchange offer, your Restricted Notes will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer currently applicable to the Restricted Notes. In general, you may offer or sell your Restricted Notes only:

 

   

if they are registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws;

 

   

if they are offered or sold under an exemption from registration under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws; or

 

   

if they are offered or sold in a transaction not subject to the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws.

We do not currently intend to register the Restricted Notes under the Securities Act. Under some circumstances, however, holders of the Restricted Notes, including holders who are not permitted to participate in the exchange offer or who may not freely resell Exchange Notes received in the exchange offer, may require us to file, and to cause to become effective, a shelf registration statement covering resales of Restricted Notes by these holders. For more information regarding the consequences of not tendering your Restricted Notes and our obligation to file a shelf registration statement, see “The Exchange Offer — Consequences of Exchanging or Failing to Exchange Restricted Notes” and “Description of the Exchange Notes — Registration Rights.”

 

 

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES

The summary below describes the principal terms of the Exchange Notes. Certain of the terms and conditions described below are subject to important limitations and exceptions. The “Description of the Exchange Notes” section of this prospectus contains a more detailed description of the terms and conditions of the Exchange Notes. As used in this “Summary Description of the Exchange Notes” section, except as expressly indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company”, “ABCR”, “we”, “us” or “our” means Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC.

 

Issuers

Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Avis Budget Finance, Inc. The Issuers will be jointly and severally liable for all obligations under the Exchange Notes.

Securities

 

Floating Rate Exchange Notes

$250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 which will bear interest at a rate per annum equal to LIBOR (as defined) plus 2.50%.

 

7.625% Exchange Notes

$375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014.

 

7.75% Exchange Notes

$375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016.

 

Maturity

The Floating Rate Exchange Notes: May 15, 2014.

The 7.625% Exchange Notes: May 15, 2014.

The 7.75% Exchange Notes: May 15, 2016.

 

Interest payment dates

The Floating Rate Exchange Notes: February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year.

The 7.625% Exchange Notes: May 15 and November 15 of each year.

The 7.75% Exchange Notes: May 15 and November 15 of each year.

 

Optional redemption

We may redeem some or all of the Floating Rate Notes at any time on or after May 15, 2008; some or all of the 7.625% Notes on or after May 15, 2010; and some or all of the 7.75% Notes on or after May 15, 2011 at the redemption prices set forth in this prospectus, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date.

At any time prior to May 15, 2008 for the Floating Rate Notes and prior to May 15, 2009 for the 7.625% Notes and the 7.75% Notes, we may also redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the applicable series of notes using the proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount thereof) of 100% plus the applicable rate of interest per annum on the date on which notice of redemption is given for the Floating Rate Notes, 107.625% for the 7.625% Notes and 107.75% for the 7.75% Notes, in each case together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date.

 

 

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Mandatory offers to purchase

The occurrence of a change of control will be a triggering event requiring us to offer to purchase all or a portion of the notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase.

Certain asset dispositions will be triggering events which may require us to use the proceeds from those asset dispositions to make an offer to purchase the notes at 100% of their principal amount, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of purchase, if such proceeds are not otherwise used within the time periods specified herein to, among other things, repay indebtedness of our company or any Restricted Subsidiary, as defined in the indenture governing the notes, (other than disqualified stock or any subordinated obligations of our company or any guarantor), repay indebtedness under our senior credit facility (with a corresponding reduction in commitment) or invest in additional assets related to our business.

 

Guarantees

The Exchange Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by our indirect parent company, Avis Budget Group, Inc., our direct parent company, Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, and all of our existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries that guarantee our senior credit facility.

 

Ranking

The Exchange Notes will be unsecured senior indebtedness of the Issuers, rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Issuers, and be senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated obligations of the Issuers.

 

Covenants

The indenture governing the notes contains covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to:

 

   

incur, assume or guarantee additional indebtedness;

 

   

pay dividends or redeem or repurchase capital stock;

 

   

make other restricted payments;

 

   

incur liens;

 

   

redeem debt that is junior in right of payment to the notes;

 

   

sell or otherwise dispose of assets, including capital stock of subsidiaries;

 

   

enter into mergers or consolidations;

 

   

enter into transactions with affiliates; and

 

   

enter into new lines of business.

These covenants will be subject to a number of important exceptions and qualifications. For more details, see “Description of the Exchange Notes”.

 

 

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Risk Factors

You should carefully consider all of the information contained in this prospectus prior to participating in the exchange offer. In particular, we urge you to carefully consider the information set forth under “Risk Factors” beginning on page 13, for a discussion of risks and uncertainties relating to us, our subsidiaries, our business, the exchange offer and holding the Exchange Notes.

 

 

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RISK FACTORS

Participating in the exchange offer involves a number of risks. You should consider carefully the following information about these risks, together with the other information included in this prospectus before tendering your Restricted Notes in the exchange offer. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that we currently deem immaterial, may also impair our business operations. We cannot assure you that any of the events discussed in the risk factors below will not occur. If they do, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Risks Related to the Exchange Offer and Holding the Exchange Notes

We have a substantial amount of debt, which could impair our financial condition and adversely affect our ability to react to changes in our business and fulfill our obligations under the notes.

As of December 31, 2006, our total debt was approximately $7.1 billion and we had approximately $1.2 billion of available borrowing capacity under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility.

Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences to you, including:

 

   

making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to the notes;

 

   

limiting our ability to borrow additional amounts to fund working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, execution of our business strategy, acquisitions and other purposes;

 

   

requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay principal and interest on our debt, which would reduce the funds available to us for other purposes;

 

   

making us more vulnerable to adverse changes in general economic, industry and competitive conditions, in government regulation and in our business by limiting our flexibility in planning for, and making it more difficult for us to react quickly to, changing conditions; and

 

   

exposing us to risks inherent in interest rate fluctuations because some of our borrowings are at variable rates of interest, which could result in higher interest expenses in the event of increases in interest rates.

See “Description of Other Indebtedness” and “Description of the Exchange Notes”.

Despite our current indebtedness levels, we may still be able to incur substantially more debt. This could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.

Subject to specified limitations, the indenture governing the notes limits, but does not prohibit, us from incurring additional indebtedness in the future. As of December 31, 2006, ABCR’s senior secured credit facility provided us commitments for additional borrowings of up to $1.2 billion, in the aggregate. All of those borrowings would be secured and the lenders under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility would have a prior claim to the assets that secure such indebtedness. The subsidiaries that guarantee the notes also are guarantors under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility. In addition, if we incur any additional unsecured indebtedness that ranks equally with the notes, the holders of that debt will be entitled to share ratably with you in any proceeds distributed in connection with any insolvency, liquidation, reorganization, dissolution or other winding-up of us. If new debt is added to our current debt levels, the risks described above in the previous risk factor could intensify. See “Description of the Exchange Notes” and “Description of Other Indebtedness”.

 

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Restrictive covenants in agreements and instruments governing our debt, including the indenture governing the notes, may adversely affect our ability to operate our business.

The indenture governing the notes and the agreement governing ABCR’s senior secured credit facility contain, and our future debt instruments may contain, various provisions that limit our ability to, among other things:

 

   

incur additional debt;

 

   

provide guarantees in respect of obligations of other persons;

 

   

issue redeemable stock and preferred stock;

 

   

pay dividends or distributions or redeem or repurchase capital stock;

 

   

prepay, redeem or repurchase debt;

 

   

make loans, investments and capital expenditures;

 

   

incur liens;

 

   

make distributions from our subsidiaries;

 

   

sell assets and capital stock of our subsidiaries; and

 

   

consolidate or merge with or into, or sell substantially all of our assets to, another person.

The notes and the guarantees are unsecured and effectively rank behind our existing and future secured creditors to the extent of the value of the collateral securing their claims, including lenders under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility, and holders of the guarantors’ existing and future secured indebtedness have a prior claim on our assets that secure such indebtedness.

Holders of our secured indebtedness have claims that are prior to your claims as holders of the notes to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness. The Issuers, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors are party to a senior secured credit facility, which is secured by a significant portion of our assets, including a pledge of all of ABCR’s capital stock and the capital stock of all of ABCR’s direct and indirect subsidiaries (limited, in the case of foreign subsidiaries, to 66% of the capital stock of the first tier foreign subsidiaries and excluding securitization subsidiaries). In the event of any distribution or payment of our assets in any foreclosure, dissolution, winding-up, liquidation, reorganization or other bankruptcy proceeding, holders of our secured indebtedness will have prior claim to our assets that constitute their collateral. Holders of the notes will participate ratably with all holders of our unsecured indebtedness that is deemed to be of the same class as the notes. In that event, because the notes and the guarantees will not be secured by any of our assets, it is possible that our remaining assets might be insufficient to satisfy your claims in full.

In addition, the restrictive covenants in ABCR’s senior secured credit facility requires ABCR to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy other financial condition tests. Our ability to meet those financial ratios and tests can be affected by events beyond our control, and we may be unable to meet those tests. A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility. Upon the occurrence of an event of default under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility, the lenders could elect to declare all amounts outstanding under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility to be immediately due and payable and terminate all commitments to extend further credit. If we were unable to repay those amounts, the lenders under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility could proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure that indebtedness.

As of December 31, 2006, the aggregate amount of our secured indebtedness, on a consolidated basis, was approximately $6.1 billion, and approximately $1.2 billion was available for additional borrowing under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility. We will be permitted to borrow substantial additional secured indebtedness in the future under the terms of the indenture governing the notes. See “Description of the Exchange Notes”.

 

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We will require a significant amount of cash to service all of our indebtedness, including the notes, and our ability to generate sufficient cash depends on many factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Our ability to make payments on and refinance our debt, including the notes, will depend on our ability to generate cash flow in the future. To some extent, this is subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. Our business may not generate cash flow from operations at levels sufficient to permit us to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness, and our cash needs may increase. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service our debt and meet our other cash needs, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets or operations, seek additional capital or restructure or refinance our indebtedness, including the notes. We may not be able to take any of these actions. We may not be able to refinance our debt or sell additional debt or equity securities or our assets on favorable terms, if at all, particularly because of our anticipated high levels of debt and the restrictions imposed by the agreement governing ABCR’s senior secured credit facility and the indenture governing the notes on our ability to incur additional debt and use the proceeds from asset sales. If we must sell our assets, it may negatively affect our ability to generate revenue. The inability to obtain additional financing could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and on our ability to meet our obligations to you under the notes.

If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, we would be in default and, as a result:

 

   

our debt holders could declare all outstanding principal and interest to be due and payable;

 

   

the lenders under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility could terminate their commitments to lend us money and foreclose against the assets securing their borrowings; and

 

   

we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation, which could result in you losing your investment in the notes.

We may not be able to repurchase the notes upon a change of control.

Upon the occurrence of specific kinds of change of control events, ABCR will be required to offer to repurchase all outstanding notes at 101% of their principal amount, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. ABCR may not be able to repurchase the notes upon a change of control because ABCR may not have sufficient funds. Further, ABCR may be contractually restricted under the terms of its senior secured credit facility or other future senior indebtedness from repurchasing all of the notes tendered by holders upon a change of control. Accordingly, ABCR may not be able to satisfy its obligations to purchase your notes unless ACRR is able to refinance or obtain waivers underits senior secured credit facility. ABCR’s failure to repurchase the notes upon a change of control would cause a default under the indenture and a cross-default under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility.

Federal and state statutes could allow courts, under specific circumstances, to void the guarantees and require note holders to return payments received from the guarantors.

Under the federal bankruptcy law and comparable provisions of state fraudulent transfer laws, a guarantee could be voided or claims in respect of a guarantee could be subordinated to all other debts of the applicable guarantor if, among other things, the guarantor, at the time it incurred the indebtedness evidenced by its guarantee received less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for the incurrence of such guarantee and either:

 

   

was insolvent or rendered insolvent by reason of such incurrence;

 

   

was engaged or about to engage in a business or transaction for which the guarantor’s remaining assets constituted unreasonably small capital; or

 

   

intended to incur, or believed that it would incur, debts beyond its ability to pay such debts as they mature.

 

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In addition, any payment by that guarantor pursuant to its guarantee could be voided and required to be returned to the guarantor or to a fund for the benefit of the creditors of the guarantor.

The measures of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent transfer laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has occurred. Generally, a guarantor would be considered insolvent if, at the relevant time, the sum of its debts and other liabilities, including contingent liabilities, was greater than the sum of its assets at a fair valuation, and a guarantor that generally was not then paying its debts as they became due would be presumed to be insolvent.

There is no public market for the Exchange Notes, and we do not know if a market will ever develop or, if a market does develop, whether it will be sustained.

The Exchange Notes are a new issue of securities for which there is no existing trading market. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that a liquid market will develop for the Exchange Notes, that you will be able to sell your Exchange Notes at a particular time or that the prices that you receive when you sell the Exchange Notes will be favorable.

We do not intend to apply for listing or quotation of any series of bonds on any securities exchange or stock market, although our Restricted Notes trade on the PORTAL Market. The liquidity of any market for the Exchange Notes will depend on a number of factors, including:

 

   

the number of holders of Exchange Notes;

 

   

our operating performance and financial condition;

 

   

our ability to complete the offer to exchange the Restricted Notes for the Exchange Notes;

 

   

the market for similar securities;

 

   

the interest of securities dealers in making a market in the Exchange Notes; and

 

   

prevailing interest rates.

Holders of Restricted Notes who fail to exchange their Restricted Notes in the exchange offer will continue to be subject to restrictions on transfer.

If you do not exchange your Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes in the exchange offer, you will continue to be subject to the restrictions on transfer applicable to the Restricted Notes. The restrictions on transfer of your Restricted Notes arise because we issued the Restricted Notes under exemptions from, or in transactions not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, you may only offer or sell the Restricted Notes if they are registered under the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws, or offered and sold under an exemption from these requirements. We do not plan to register the Restricted Notes under the Securities Act. For further information regarding the consequences of tendering your Restricted Notes in the exchange offer, see the discussion below under the caption “The Exchange Offer — Consequences of Exchanging or Failing to Exchange Restricted Notes.”

You must comply with the exchange offer procedures in order to receive new, freely tradable Exchange Notes.

Delivery of Exchange Notes in exchange for Restricted Notes tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the exchange offer will be made only after timely receipt by the exchange agent of book-entry transfer of Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC, as depositary, including an agent’s message (as defined herein). We are not required to notify you of defects or irregularities in tenders of Restricted Notes for exchange. Restricted Notes that are not tendered or that are tendered but we do not accept for exchange will, following consummation of the exchange offer, continue to be subject to the existing transfer restrictions under the Securities Act and, upon consummation of the exchange offer, certain registration and other rights under the registration rights agreement will terminate. See “The Exchange Offer — Procedures for Tendering Restricted Notes” and “The Exchange Offer — Consequences of Exchanging or Failing to Exchange Restricted Notes.”

 

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Some holders who exchange their Restricted Notes may be deemed to be underwriters, and these holders will be required to comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements in connection with any resale transaction.

If you exchange your Restricted Notes in the exchange offer for the purpose of participating in a distribution of the Exchange Notes, you may be deemed to have received restricted securities and, if so, will be required to comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.

Risks Related to our Business

The high level of competition in the vehicle rental industry may lead to reduced rental volumes, downward pricing or an inability to increase our prices, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.

The vehicle rental industry in which we operate is highly competitive. We believe that price is one of the primary competitive factors in the vehicle rental industry. Our competitors, some of whom may have access to substantial capital, may seek to compete aggressively on the basis of pricing. To the extent that we match competitors’ downward pricing, it could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations. To the extent that we do not match or remain within a reasonable competitive margin of our competitors’ pricing, it could also have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, as we may lose rental volume. The Internet has increased pricing transparency among vehicle rental companies by enabling cost-conscious customers to more easily obtain and compare the rates available from various vehicle rental companies for any given rental. This transparency may increase the prevalence and intensity of price competition in the future.

We face risks of increased fleet costs, both generally and due to the possibility that automobile manufacturers could change or cease their repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs.

Fleet costs represented approximately 27% of our aggregate expenses for 2006 and can vary from year to year based on the prices at which we are able to purchase and dispose of rental vehicles. For 2006 and 2005, approximately 88% and 95%, respectively, of the rental cars purchased for our domestic car fleet were the subject of agreements requiring automobile manufacturers to repurchase them or guarantee the depreciation rate for a specified period of time. We refer to cars subject to such agreements as “program cars.” Under these repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs, automobile manufacturers agree to repurchase cars at a specified price during a specified time period or guarantee the rate of depreciation for a specified period of time, typically subject to certain car condition and mileage requirements. Repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs, therefore, enable us to determine, in advance, our depreciation expense, which is a significant cost factor in our car rental operations. Repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs also limit the risk to us that the market value of a car, at the time of its disposition, will be less than its estimated residual (or depreciated) value.

Automobile manufacturers may not continue to sell cars to us subject to repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs at all or on terms consistent with past practice. In addition, we intend to reduce the number of program cars we purchase to mitigate anticipated increases in fleet costs. Should any such decrease in the percentage of our car rental fleet subject to repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs occur, we would expect to bear increased risk relating to the residual market value of our car rental fleet and the depreciation of rental vehicles, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. The overall cost of cars subject to repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs could also increase if the manufacturers were to make changes to these programs, particularly if such changes were to result in a decrease in the repurchase price or guaranteed depreciation without a corresponding decrease to the original purchase price. Repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs also generally provide us with flexibility to reduce the size of our fleet rapidly in response to an economic downturn or changes in demand by returning cars

 

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sooner than originally expected. This flexibility may be reduced in the future to the extent the percentage of program cars in our car rental fleet decreases or this feature of repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs is altered.

During 2006, approximately 74% of the cars acquired for our U.S. car rental fleet were manufactured by either General Motors Corporation or Ford Motor Company. A default on any repurchase or guaranteed depreciation agreement, particularly with respect to GM or Ford, might leave us with a substantial unpaid claim against the manufacturer with respect to program cars that were either (a) sold for an amount less than the amount guaranteed under the applicable agreement or (b) sold and returned to the car manufacturer but for which we were not paid, as well as potential additional expenses if the prices at which we were able to dispose of program cars were less than the specified prices under the repurchase or guaranteed depreciation program. Any increased risk with respect to the likelihood of these defaults or a decline in the results of operations or financial condition of the manufacturers of the cars we purchase could also impact our ability to finance the purchase of cars to maintain our car rental fleet.

The relative strength of the used vehicle marketplace materially impacts the costs of our rental cars and trucks not covered by repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs or trade-in agreements. We currently sell these used vehicles through auctions, third party resellers and other channels. These markets may not produce stable used vehicle pricing in the future. Based on the number of used trucks and non-program cars produced by our rental operations annually, and our intent to increase this number, any downturn in the used vehicle marketplace could have a material impact on our fleet holding costs and profitability.

Our car rental business is dependent on airline passenger traffic, and disruptions in travel patterns could harm our business.

In 2006, we generated approximately 81% of our domestic car rental revenue from our corporate owned on-airport locations. As a result, a decline in airline passenger traffic could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. Events that affect air travel could include economic downturns, work stoppages, military conflicts, terrorist incidents or threats, pandemic diseases, natural disasters or the response of governments to any of these events. We also face increased costs of maintaining our positions on-airport through increased competitive bidding and minimum airport guarantees.

We are dependent on third party distribution channels, and the success of our business depends in significant part on these relationships.

The operators of third party distribution channels, through which we generate approximately 44% of our domestic reservations, generally can cancel or modify their agreements with us upon relatively short notice. Changes in our pricing agreements, commission schedules or arrangements with third party distribution channels, the termination of any of our relationships or a reduction in the transaction volume of such channels could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Most of these reservations are made in connection with GDS (Amadeus, Galileo, Sabre and Worldspan), which aggregate reservations from various sources. Our largest third party source of reservations (other than from GDS) in 2006 was responsible for less than 2% of our domestic reservations.

Our business is seasonal, and a disruption in rental activity during our peak season could materially adversely affect our results of operations.

In our business, the third quarter of the year has historically been our strongest quarter due to the increased level of leisure travel and household moving activity. In 2006, the third quarter accounted for approximately 28% of our vehicle rental revenue and 36% of ABCR’s income before income taxes. Any occurrence that disrupts rental activity during the third quarter could have a disproportionately material adverse effect on our liquidity and/or our results of operations.

 

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An increase in interest rates would increase the cost of servicing our debt and could reduce our profitability.

A significant amount of our borrowings, primarily our seasonal borrowings, bear interest at variable rates and expose us to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, whether because of an increase in market interest rates or an increase in our own cost of borrowing, our debt service obligations for our variable rate indebtedness would increase even though the amount of borrowings remained the same, and our net income could be materially adversely affected. As of December 31, 2006, our total outstanding debt of approximately $7.1 billion included interest rate sensitive debt of approximately $500 million (either by its original terms or through the use of interest rate derivatives), which had a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6% per annum. During our seasonal borrowing peak in 2006, outstanding interest rate sensitive debt totaled approximately $1.5 billion, with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 6% per annum.

We face risks arising from our heavy reliance on communications networks and centralized information systems.

We rely heavily on information systems, including our reservation system, to accept reservations, process rental and sales transactions, manage our fleet of vehicles, account for our activities and otherwise conduct our business. We have centralized our information systems, and we rely on communications services providers to link our systems with the business locations these systems serve. A failure of a major system, or a major disruption of communications between the system and the locations it serves, could cause a loss of reservations, interfere with our ability to manage our fleet, slow rental and sales processes and otherwise materially adversely affect our ability to manage our business effectively. Our systems’ business continuity plans and insurance programs are designed to mitigate such a risk, not eliminate it.

In addition, because our systems contain personally identifiable non-public information about millions of individuals and businesses, our failure to maintain the security of the data we hold, whether the result of our own error or the malfeasance of others, could harm our reputation or give rise to legal liabilities leading to lower revenue, increased costs and other material adverse effects on our results of operations.

We face risks related to liability and insurance.

Our businesses expose us to claims for personal injury, death and property damage related to the use of our vehicles and for workers’ compensation claims and other employment-related claims by our employees. We may become exposed to uninsured liability at levels in excess of our historical levels resulting from unusually high losses or otherwise. In addition, liabilities in respect of existing or future claims may exceed the level of our reserves and/or our insurance, and we may not have sufficient capital available to pay any uninsured claims. Furthermore, insurance with unaffiliated carriers may not continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms or at all.

Environmental regulations could subject us to liability for fines or damages.

We are subject to federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations in connection with our operations, including, among other things, with respect to the ownership and operation of tanks for the storage of petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel and motor and waste oils. We have established a compliance program for our tank systems that is intended to ensure that the tanks are properly registered with the state or other jurisdiction in which the tanks are located and have been either replaced or upgraded to meet applicable leak detection and spill, overfill, corrosion protection and vapor recovery requirements. These tank systems may not at all times remain free from undetected leaks, and the use of these tanks may result in significant spills.

We have made, and will continue to make, expenditures to comply with environmental laws and regulations, including, among others, expenditures for the cleanup of contamination at our owned and leased properties, as well as contamination at other locations at which our wastes have reportedly been identified. Our compliance

 

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with existing or future environmental laws and regulations may, however, require material expenditures by us or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Changes in the U.S. and foreign legal and regulatory environment that affect our operations, including laws and regulations relating to the insurance products we sell, consumer privacy, data security, automobile-related liability and insurance rates, could disrupt our business, increase our expenses or otherwise have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We are subject to a wide variety of laws and regulations in the United States and the other countries and jurisdictions in which we operate, and changes in the level of government regulation of our business have the potential to materially alter our business practices or our profitability. Depending on the jurisdiction, those changes may come about through new legislation, the issuance of new laws and regulations or changes in the interpretation of existing laws and regulations by a court, regulatory body or governmental official.

The optional insurance products, including, but not limited to, supplemental liability insurance, personal accident insurance and personal effects protection, offered to renters providing various insurance coverages in our domestic vehicle rental operations are regulated under state laws governing the licensing of such products. In our international car rental operations, our offering of optional products providing insurance coverage historically has not been regulated.

Any changes in U.S. or foreign law that change our operating requirements with respect to optional insurance products could increase our costs of compliance or make it uneconomical to offer such products, which would lead to a reduction in revenue. If customers decline to purchase supplemental liability insurance products through us as a result of any changes in these laws or otherwise, our results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

In almost every state, we recover various costs associated with the title and registration of our vehicles. In addition, where permitted, we also recover the concession cost imposed by an airport authority or the owner and/or operator of the premises from which our vehicle is rented. Our long standing business practice has been to separately state these additional surcharges in our rental agreements and invoices and disclose the existence of these surcharges to consumers together with an estimated total price, inclusive of these surcharges, in all distribution channels. This standard practice comports with the Federal Trade Commission Act and has been upheld by several courts. However, there are several legislative proposals which, if enacted, would define which surcharges are permissible and establish calculation formulas which may differ from the manner in which we set our surcharges. We cannot assure you that if any of these proposals were to be enacted there will not be an adverse impact or limitation on our ability to recover all of the surcharges we currently charge.

We may be held responsible by third parties, regulators or courts for the actions of, or failures to act by, our licensees, which exposes us to possible fines, other liabilities and bad publicity.

Our car and truck rental licensee locations, which include both franchisees and dealers, are independently owned and operated. Our agreements with our licensees require that they comply with all laws and regulations applicable to their businesses, including our internal policies and standards. Under these licensee agreements, licensees retain control over the employment and management of all personnel. Third parties, regulators or courts may seek to hold us responsible for the actions of, or failures to act by, our licensees. Although we maintain the right to monitor the operations of licensees and have the ability to terminate licensee agreements for failure to adhere to contracted operational standards, we are unlikely to detect all problems. Moreover, there are occasions when our and our licensees’ activities may not be clearly distinguishable. It is our policy to vigorously seek to be dismissed from any such claims and to pursue indemnity for any adverse decisions. Failure to comply with laws and regulations by our licensees may expose us to liability and damages that may adversely affect our business.

 

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Significant increases in fuel costs or limitations in fuel supplies could harm our business.

We could be adversely affected by limitations in fuel supplies or significant increases in fuel prices. A severe or protracted disruption in fuel supplies or significant increases in fuel prices could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations, either by directly discouraging consumers from renting cars and trucks or by causing a decline in airline passenger traffic.

Risks Related to the Separation

We have little recent operating history as a stand-alone vehicle rental company.

The financial information included in this prospectus does not reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows we would have achieved as a stand-alone vehicle rental company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future. This is primarily a result of the following factors:

 

   

Prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation, the vehicle rental business was operated by Cendant as part of its broader corporate organization, rather than as an independent company. Cendant or one of its affiliates performed various corporate functions for our vehicle rental business, including, but not limited to, tax administration, certain governance functions (including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and internal audit) and external reporting. Our financial results for all periods other than fourth quarter 2006 for our operating segments reflect allocations of corporate expenses from Cendant for these and similar functions. These allocations may be more or less than the comparable expenses we would have incurred had we operated as a stand-alone vehicle rental company during those periods.

 

   

Generally, prior to completion of the Cendant Separation, working capital requirements and capital for general corporate purposes for the vehicle rental business, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, were historically satisfied as part of the corporate-wide cash management policies of Cendant’s broader corporate organization. With the completion of the Cendant Separation, we will not have access to the cash generated by the businesses of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport in order to finance our working capital or other cash requirements (except for obligations of these entities to make payments to us for certain specified items). Without access to the cash generated by these companies, we may need to obtain additional financing from banks, or through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities, strategic relationships or other arrangements.

 

   

With the completion of the Cendant Separation, the cost of capital for our business may be higher than our cost of capital prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation.

 

   

While we have entered into short-term transition agreements that govern certain commercial and other relationships among us, Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport, those temporary arrangements may not capture the benefits (including economies of scope and scale in customer and vendor relationships) our business has enjoyed as a result of being integrated with those companies. The loss of these benefits could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

   

Other significant changes may occur in our cost structure, management, financing and business operations as a result of our operating as a company separate from Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport.

We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate now that the Cendant Separation is complete, and we may experience increased costs as a result of the Cendant Separation.

Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport are contractually obligated to provide to us only those services specified in the transition services agreement and the other agreements we entered into with them in connection with the separation. We may be unable to replace, in a timely manner or on comparable terms, the services that Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport previously provided to us that are not specified in the

 

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transition services agreement or the other agreements. In addition, if Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport do not continue to perform effectively the transition services and other services that are called for under the transition services agreement and the other agreements, we may not be able to operate our business effectively and our profitability may decline. Furthermore, after the expiration of the transition services and other agreements, we may be unable to replace, in a timely manner or on comparable terms, the services specified in such agreements.

Our agreements with Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations among unaffiliated parties.

The agreements related to the separation, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Sharing Agreement, Transition Services Agreement and other agreements, were not the result of arm’s-length negotiations and thus may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations among unaffiliated parties. Such terms include, among other things, those related to allocation of assets, liabilities, rights, indemnifications and other obligations among the companies.

We are relying on Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport to fulfill their obligations under the Separation and Distribution Agreement and other agreements.

Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide are responsible for 62.5% and 37.5%, respectively of certain contingent and other of our corporate liabilities including those relating to unresolved tax and legal matters. More specifically, Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide have generally assumed and are responsible for the payment of their allocated percentage of (i) all taxes imposed on us and certain of our subsidiaries and (ii) certain of our contingent and other corporate liabilities and/or our subsidiaries to the extent incurred prior to August 23, 2006. These contingent and other corporate liabilities include liabilities relating to (i) Cendant’s terminated or divested businesses, including among others, the former PHH and Marketing Services (Affinion) businesses, (ii) liabilities relating to the Travelport sale, if any, (iii) the Securities Action and related litigation (for a further description of these litigation matters, see “Legal Proceedings”) and (iv) generally any actions with respect to the Cendant Separation or the distributions brought by any third party. If any party responsible for such liabilities were to default in its payment, when due, of any such assumed obligations, each non-defaulting party, including us, would be required to pay an equal portion of the amounts in default.

Moreover, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides for cross-indemnities designed to place financial responsibility of certain liabilities and other obligations with the proper company. Any failure by Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport to pay any of their assumed liabilities when due or to indemnify us when required may cause a material adverse affect on our results of operations.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The forward-looking statements contained herein are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on various facts and were derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believes”, “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “projects”, “estimates”, “plans”, “may increase”, “may fluctuate” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will”, “should”, “would”, “may” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. You should understand that the following important factors and assumptions could affect our future results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements:

 

   

the high level of competition in the vehicle rental industry and the impact such competition may have on pricing and rental volume;

 

   

an increase in the cost of new vehicles;

 

   

a decrease in our ability to acquire or dispose of cars generally through repurchase or guaranteed depreciation programs and/or dispose of vehicles through sales of vehicles in the used car market;

 

   

a decline in the results of operations or financial condition of the manufacturers of our cars;

 

   

a downturn in airline passenger traffic in the United States or in the other international locations in which we operate;

 

   

an occurrence or threat of terrorism, pandemic disease, natural disasters or military conflict in the markets in which we operate;

 

   

our dependence on third-party distribution channels;

 

   

a disruption or decline in rental activity, particularly during our peak season or in key market segments;

 

   

a disruption in our ability to obtain financing for our operations, including the funding of our vehicle fleet via the asset-backed securities and lending market;

 

   

a significant increase in interest rates or in borrowing costs;

 

   

our failure to increase or decrease appropriately the size of our fleet due to the seasonal nature of our business;

 

   

our ability to accurately estimate our future results;

 

   

our ability to implement our strategy for growth;

 

   

a major disruption in our communication or centralized information networks;

 

   

our failure or inability to comply with regulations or any changes in regulations;

 

   

our failure or inability to make the changes necessary to operate effectively now that we operate independently from the former real estate, hospitality and travel distribution businesses following the separation of those businesses from us during third quarter 2006, when we were known as Cendant Corporation;

 

   

other business, economic, competitive, governmental, regulatory, political or technological factors affecting our operations, pricing or services;

 

   

risks inherent in the restructuring of the operations of Budget Truck Rental;

 

   

risks inherent in the separation and related transactions, including risks related to our new borrowings, and costs of the separation; and

 

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the terms of agreements among the separated companies, including the allocations of assets and liabilities, including contingent liabilities and guarantees, commercial arrangements and the performance of each of the separated companies’ obligations under these agreements.

Other factors and assumptions not identified above, including those described under “Risk Factors”, were also involved in the derivation of these forward-looking statements, and the failure of such other assumptions to be realized, as well as other factors, may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond our control.

You should consider the areas of risk described above, as well as those described under “Risk Factors”, in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made by us and our businesses generally. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events unless required by law. For any forward-looking statements contained in any document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

USE OF PROCEEDS

We will not receive any proceeds from the exchange offer. Any Restricted Notes that are properly tendered and exchanged pursuant to the exchange offer will be retired and cancelled.

RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

The following table sets forth our ratio of earnings to fixed charges on a historical basis for the periods indicated.

 

      For the Year Ended December 31,
     2002    2003    2004    2005    2006

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

   —      —      1.01x    —      —  

For the purpose of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of income (loss) before provision for income taxes and before adjustment for losses from equity investments plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on all indebtedness (including amortization of deferred financing costs) and the portion of operating lease rental expense that is representative of the interest factor. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006, earnings were less than fixed charges by $375,000,000, $263,000,000, $62,000,000 and $677,000,000, respectively.

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The selected historical consolidated financial data and other statistical data presented below should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this prospectus.

 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

 

     At or For the Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004    2003     2002  
     (In millions, except per share data)  

Results of Operations

           

Net revenues

   $ 5,689     $ 5,400     $ 4,820    $ 4,682     $ 3,015  
                                       

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (451 )   $ (11 )   $ 71    $ (149 )   $ (241 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1,479 )     1,637       2,020      1,558       1,012  

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (64 )     (8 )     —        (329 )     —    
                                       

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 1,618     $ 2,091    $ 1,080     $ 771  
                                       

Per Share Data

           

Income (loss) from continuing operations:

           

Basic

   $ (4.48 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.69    $ (1.46 )   $ (2.37 )

Diluted

     (4.48 )     (0.10 )     0.67      (1.46 )     (2.37 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations:

           

Basic

   $ (14.71 )   $ 15.74     $ 19.60    $ 15.32     $ 9.94  

Diluted

     (14.71 )     15.74       18.99      15.32       9.94  

Cumulative effect of accounting changes:

           

Basic

   $ (0.63 )   $ (0.08 )   $ —      $ (3.24 )   $ —    

Diluted

     (0.63 )     (0.08 )     —        (3.24 )     —    

Net income (loss):

           

Basic

   $ (19.82 )   $ 15.56     $ 20.29    $ 10.62     $ 7.57  

Diluted

     (19.82 )     15.56       19.66      10.62       7.57  

Cash dividends declared(a)

   $ 1.10     $ 4.00     $ 3.20    $ —       $ —    

Financial Position

           

Total assets

   $ 13,271     $ 34,493     $ 42,698    $ 39,551     $ 36,337  

Assets of discontinued operations

     —         20,512       29,452      27,232       24,469  

Assets under vehicle programs

     7,700       8,500       7,072      6,485       6,379  

Long-term debt, including current portion

     1,842       3,508       4,234      5,900       6,396  

Debt under vehicle programs(b)

     5,270       7,909       6,727      6,295       6,138  

Stockholders’ equity

     2,443       11,342       12,464      9,946       9,167  

(a) Cash dividends declared have been adjusted to reflect the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of our common stock, which became effective in September 2006. See Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b) Includes related-party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC. See Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

In presenting the financial data above in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. See “Critical Accounting Policies” included elsewhere herein for a detailed discussion of the accounting policies that we believe require subjective and complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results.

 

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Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, includes the after tax results of the following disposed businesses for all periods presented (through their dates of disposition): (i) Travelport, which we sold in August 2006, (ii) Realogy and Wyndham, which were spun-off on July 31, 2006, (iii) our former Marketing Services division, which we sold in October 2005, (iv) Wright Express Corporation, which we sold in February 2005, (v) our former mortgage, fleet leasing and appraisal businesses, which were included in the spin-off of PHH Corporation on January 31, 2005, (vi) Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc., which we sold in June 2004, and (vii) National Car Parks (“NCP”), which we sold in May 2002. Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, also includes the after tax losses on the sale of Travelport and the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham in 2006, the after tax gains on the sale of our Marketing Services division and Wright Express in 2005, the after tax loss on the spin-off of PHH in 2005, the after tax gain on the sale of Jackson Hewitt in 2004 and the after tax loss on disposal of NCP in 2002. See Note 3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for more detailed information regarding these discontinued operations.

During 2006, we recorded $10 million of restructuring charges related to restructuring initiatives within our Truck Rental and Domestic Car Rental segments. In 2005, we recorded $26 million of restructuring and transaction-related charges as a result of restructuring activities undertaken following the spin-off of PHH Corporation and the initial public offering of Wright Express Corporation. See Note 9 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed description of such charges.

During 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003 and 2002, we incurred $40 million, $35 million, $(28) million, $11 million and $103 million, respectively, for litigation and related costs (credits) primarily in connection with the 1998 discovery of accounting irregularities in the former business units of CUC International, Inc. The amount in 2004 includes a $55 million credit recorded in connection with previously established liabilities for severance and other termination benefits for which we no longer believe we are liable.

During 2003, we consolidated a number of entities pursuant to Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,” and/or as a result of amendments to the underlying structures of certain of the facilities we used to securitize assets. See Notes 2 and 15 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the section titled “Business” and our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this prospectus. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar amounts are in millions and those relating to our results of operations are presented before taxes.

Following the distributions of the shares of Realogy Corporation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation to our stockholders on July 31, 2006 and the sale of Travelport, Inc. on August 23, 2006, which are further described below, we changed our name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. Our continuing operations consist primarily of our Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC subsidiary, the parent company of the companies that comprise our vehicle rental operations, which provide car and truck rentals and ancillary services to businesses and consumers in the United States and internationally.

We operate in the following business segments:

 

   

Domestic Car Rental — provides car rentals and ancillary products and services in the United States.

 

   

International Car Rental — provides car rentals and ancillary products and services primarily in Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 

   

Truck Rental — provides truck rentals and related services to consumers and light commercial users in the United States.

Our revenues are derived principally from car and truck rentals in our company-owned operations and include (i) time and mileage (“T&M”) fees charged to our customers for vehicle rentals, (ii) reimbursement from our customers for certain operating expenses we incur, including gasoline and vehicle licensing fees, as well as airport concession fees, which we pay in exchange for the right to operate at airports and other locations, and (iii) sales of loss damage waivers and insurance, and rentals of navigation units and other items in conjunction with vehicle rentals. We also earn royalty revenue from our franchisees in conjunction with their vehicle rental transactions.

Car rental volumes are closely associated with the travel industry, particularly airline passenger volumes, or enplanements. Because, we operate primarily in the United States and generate a significant portion of our revenue from our on-airport operations, we expect that our ability to generate revenue growth will be somewhat dependent on increases in domestic enplanements. We have also experienced significant per-unit fleet cost increases on model-year 2006 and 2007 vehicles, which have negatively impacted our margins. Accordingly, our ability to achieve profit margins consistent with prior periods remains dependent on our ability to successfully reflect corresponding changes in our pricing programs.

Our vehicle rental operations are seasonal. Historically, the third quarter of the year has been our strongest quarter due to the increased level of leisure travel and household moving activity. Any occurrence that disrupts rental activity during the third quarter could have a disproportionately material adverse effect on our results of operations. We have a predominantly variable cost structure and routinely adjust the size and, therefore, the cost of our rental fleet in response to fluctuations in demand. However, certain expenses, such as rent, are fixed and cannot be reduced in response to seasonal fluctuations in our operations.

We believe that the following trends, among others, may affect and/or have impacted our financial condition and results of operations:

 

   

Domestic enplanements, which remained relatively flat compared to 2005, but are expected to increase modestly in 2007, assuming there are no major disruptions in travel;

 

   

Rising per-unit car fleet costs, which we began to experience in 2005 and anticipate will continue with model-year 2007 vehicles;

 

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Pricing increases, which we instituted throughout 2006 in response to rising fleet costs and intend to continue to pursue, where appropriate; and

 

   

Our continued expansion in off-airport, or local market segments, including insurance replacement rentals.

In 2004 and 2005, we undertook a strategic realignment to simplify our business model through exiting non-core businesses or businesses that produced volatility to our earnings inconsistent with our business model and the remainder of our core businesses. We began this strategic realignment by completing the initial public offering of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. in June 2004. We completed the spin-off of our former mortgage, fleet leasing and appraisal businesses in a tax-free distribution of the common stock of PHH Corporation to our stockholders in January 2005. In February 2005, we completed the initial public offering of Wright Express Corporation, raising $964 million of cash. In October 2005, we completed the sale of our Marketing Services division, which was comprised of our former individual membership and loyalty/insurance marketing businesses, for approximately $1.7 billion of cash (approximately $1.8 billion of gross proceeds), representing the culmination of our 2004 and 2005 strategic realignment.

Following this strategic realignment, our management team and Board of Directors, with the aid of financial and legal advisors, performed a comprehensive review of the growth opportunities and estimated market valuations for each of our core businesses. As a result of this review, from October 2005 to July 2006, our Board of Directors approved a plan to separate Cendant into four independent companies:

 

   

Realogy Corporation — encompasses our former Realogy segment, which is now presented as a discontinued operation.

 

   

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation — encompasses our former Hospitality Services and Timeshare Resorts segments, which are now presented as discontinued operations.

 

   

Travelport, Inc. — encompasses our former Travel Distribution Services segment, which is now presented as a discontinued operation.

 

   

Avis Budget Group, Inc. — encompasses our vehicle rental operations.

On July 31, 2006, we completed the spin-offs of Realogy Corporation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation in tax-free distributions of one share each of Realogy and Wyndham common stock for every four and five shares, respectively, of then outstanding Cendant common stock held on July 21, 2006. On August 1, 2006, Realogy and Wyndham stock began regular-way trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “H” and “WYN,” respectively. Prior to the completion of the spin-offs, we received special cash dividends of $2,225 million and $1,360 million from Realogy and Wyndham, respectively, and utilized such proceeds to fund a portion of the repayment of our outstanding debt, as discussed below. On August 23, 2006, we completed the sale of Travelport for proceeds of approximately $4.1 billion, net of closing adjustments, of which approximately $1.8 billion was used to repay indebtedness of Travelport. Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, during third quarter 2006, we distributed $1,423 million and $760 million of such proceeds to Realogy and Wyndham, respectively. In connection with executing our plan, we incurred costs of $574 million and $15 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively. These costs consist primarily of legal, accounting, other professional and consulting fees and various employee costs, and for 2006 include costs associated with the retirement of corporate debt.

In connection with our execution of the separation plan, we repaid certain corporate and other debt and entered into new financing arrangements, including (i) the completion of $1,875 million of fixed and floating rate financing by Avis Budget Car Rental (ii) the establishment of a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility by Avis Budget Car Rental (iii) the completion of a tender offer for $2.6 billion of our corporate debt by repurchasing approximately $2.5 billion outstanding aggregate principal amount of our 6 1/4% notes due in January 2008 and March 2010, 7 3/8% notes due in January 2013 and 7 1/8% notes due in March 2015 and the subsequent redemption of the untendered portion of such debt and (iv) the repayment of aggregate principal of $950 million

 

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due in August 2006 under our 6 7/8% and 4.89% notes. As a result of the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham, we repaid outstanding borrowings of $560 million (including $265 million which was recorded within discontinued operations) and $600 million under our former $2.0 billion revolving credit facility and asset-linked facility, respectively, and terminated these facilities during July 2006.

In connection with the separation, we entered into a separation agreement, tax sharing agreement and transition services agreement with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport.

On August 29, 2006, our stockholders approved certain amendments to our Certificate of Incorporation, including a change in our name from Cendant Corporation to Avis Budget Group, Inc. and a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of our common stock, each of which became effective on the New York Stock Exchange at the opening of the market on September 5, 2006 and, at that time, our ticker symbol changed to ‘‘CAR’’.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Discussed below are our consolidated results of operations and the results of operations for each of our reportable segments. Generally accepted accounting principles require us to segregate and report as discontinued operations, for all periods presented, the account balances and activities of Jackson Hewitt, PHH, Wright Express, our former Marketing Services division, Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport. Previously, we could not classify our former mortgage business as a discontinued operation due to Realogy's participation in a mortgage origination venture that was established with PHH in connection with our January 2005 spin-off of PHH. However, due to the spin-off of Realogy on July 31, 2006, this business is classified as a discontinued operation.

We measure performance using the following key operating statistics: (i) rental days, which represents the total number of days (or portion thereof) a vehicle was rented, and (ii) T&M revenue per rental day, which represents the average daily revenue we earned from rental and mileage fees charged to our customers. Our car rental operating statistics (rental days and T&M revenue per rental day) are all calculated based on the actual usage of the vehicle during a 24-hour period. We believe that this methodology, while conservative, provides our management with the most relevant statistics in order to manage the business. Our calculation may not be comparable to other companies’ calculation of similarly-titled statistics.

The reportable segments presented below represent our operating segments for which separate financial information is available and is utilized on a regular basis by our chief operating decision maker to assess performance and to allocate resources. In identifying our reportable segments, we also consider the nature of services provided by our operating segments. Management evaluates the operating results of each of our reportable segments based upon revenue and “EBITDA,” which we define as income from continuing operations before non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization, non-vehicle related interest and income taxes. Our presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.

Year Ended December 31, 2006 vs. Year Ended December 31, 2005

Our consolidated results of operations comprised the following:

 

     2006     2005     Change  

Net revenues

   $ 5,689     $ 5,400     $ 289  

Total expenses

     6,366       5,462       904  
                        

Loss before income taxes

     (677 )     (62 )     (615 )

Benefit from income taxes

     (226 )     (51 )     (175 )
                        

Loss from continuing operations

     (451 )     (11 )     (440 )

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     478       1,088       (610 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1,957 )     549       (2,506 )

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (64 )     (8 )     (56 )
                        

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 1,618     $ (3,612 )
                        

 

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During 2006, our total revenues increased $289 million (5%) principally due to a 5% increase in T&M revenue reflecting a 2% increase in rental days and a 5% increase in T&M revenue per day within our car rental operations, partially offset by a 14% reduction in truck rental days. Total expenses increased $904 million (17%) principally reflecting separation-related charges of $574 million we incurred during 2006 and increased fleet depreciation and lease charges of $178 million resulting from higher per unit fleet costs and a larger car rental fleet. The separation charges relate primarily to the early extinguishment of debt, stock-based compensation, severance and retention and legal, accounting, and other professional fees. The year-over-year increase in total expenses also reflects (i) increases in operating costs associated with increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, commissions and shuttling costs, and (ii) incremental expenses representing inflationary increases in rent, salaries and wages and other costs. Interest expense related to corporate debt increased $64 million primarily due to the absence in 2006 of a $73 million reversal of accrued interest during first quarter 2005 associated with the resolution of amounts due under a litigation settlement reached in 1999. We also incurred $101 million of incremental corporate interest expense related to $1,875 million of borrowings by Avis Budget Car Rental in second quarter 2006, which was substantially offset by a reduction in corporate interest expense resulting from the repayment of approximately $3.5 billion of corporate debt in third quarter 2006. As a result of these items, as well as a $175 million increase in our benefit from income taxes, our loss from continuing operations increased $440 million. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was a benefit of 33.4% and 82.3% for 2006 and 2005, respectively. The 2005 rate was higher due to the favorable resolution of prior years’ examination matters and state taxes. Selling, general and administrative expenses include unallocated corporate expenses related to the discontinued operations treatment of our former subsidiaries. We will not incur the majority of these corporate costs going forward.

Income from discontinued operations decreased $610 million, which primarily reflects (i) a decrease of $745 million in net income generated by Realogy and Wyndham in 2006 compared to 2005 (these businesses were included in our 2006 results through July 31, 2006, the date of disposition, but were included in our results for the full year ended December 31, 2005) and (ii) the absence in 2006 of net income of $53 million related to our former Marketing Services division (this business was disposed in fourth quarter 2005). These decreases were partially offset by (i) an increase of $160 million in net income generated by Travelport during 2006, which reflects the absence in 2006 of a $425 million pretax impairment charge recorded in 2005, partially offset by the inclusion of this business in our 2006 results through August 23, 2006, the date of disposition, but for the full year ended December 31, 2005 and (ii) the absence of a $24 million loss incurred by PHH in 2005.

The net loss we recognized on the disposal of discontinued operations increased approximately $2.5 billion year-over-year, which reflects (i) a $1.8 billion loss on the disposal of Travelport in 2006, (ii) $112 million of costs we incurred in connection with the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham and (iii) the absence of a net gain on disposals of $549 million in 2005, which includes a $581 million gain on the sale of our former Marketing Services division and a $253 million gain recognized primarily in connection with the initial public offering of Wright Express, partially offset by a $285 million charge related to the spin-off of PHH.

During 2006, we recorded non-cash charges of $103 million ($64 million, after tax) to reflect the cumulative effect of accounting changes as a result of our adoption of (i) SFAS No. 152, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions,” and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Statement of Position No. 04-2, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions’’ on January 1, 2006, which resulted in a non-cash charge of $65 million after tax, and (ii) SFAS No. 123R, ‘‘Share-Based Payment,’’ on January 1, 2006, which resulted in a non-cash credit of $1 million after tax. In addition, during 2005, we recorded a $14 million ($8 million, after tax) non-cash charge to reflect the cumulative effect of accounting change as a result of our adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations.”

As a result of the above-mentioned items, which arose from the dramatic change in composition of our operations effected over 2005 and 2006, net income decreased approximately $3.6 billion.

 

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Following is a more detailed discussion of the results of each of our reportable segments:

 

     Revenues     EBITDA  
     2006    2005    %
Change
    2006     2005     %
Change
 

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 4,395    $ 4,109    7 %   $ 214     $ 225     (5 )%

International Car Rental

     761      661    15       111       111      

Truck Rental

     472      546    (14 )     45       103     (56 )
                                  

Total Reportable Segments

     5,628      5,316    6       370       439     (16 )

Corporate and Other(a)

     61      84    (27 )     (393 )     (213 )  
                                  

Total Company

   $ 5,689    $ 5,400    5       (23 )     226    
                      

Less: Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

             105       116    

  Interest expense related to corporate debt, net(b)

             549       172    
                          

Loss before income taxes

           $ (677 )   $ (62 )  
                          

(a) Includes unallocated corporate overhead, the elimination of transactions between segments and the results of operations of certain non-strategic businesses.
(b) The 2006 amount includes a $313 million charge related to the early extinguishment of corporate debt. The 2005 amount includes a credit resulting from the reversal of $73 million of accrued interest associated with the resolution of amounts due under a litigation settlement reached in 1999.

Domestic Car Rental

Revenues increased $286 million (7%) while EBITDA decreased $11 million (5%) in 2006 compared with 2005. We achieved higher car rental pricing in 2006 compared to 2005, but EBITDA margin comparisons were negatively impacted by higher fleet costs.

The revenue increase of $286 million was comprised of a $222 million (7%) increase in T&M revenue and a $64 million (8%) increase in ancillary revenues. The increase in T&M revenue was principally driven by a 1% increase in the number of days a car was rented and a 6% increase in T&M revenue per day. We expect to realize continuing year-over-year price increases into 2007 as we seek to offset the impact of higher fleet costs and interest rates, which we began to experience in the second half of 2005. Fleet depreciation and lease charges increased $122 million (12%) in 2006 primarily due to (i) an increase of 1% in the average size of our domestic rental fleet and (ii) increased per unit fleet costs for model year 2007 and 2006 vehicles compared, respectively, to model year 2006 and 2005 vehicles. We incurred $5 million more vehicle-related interest expense during 2006 compared to 2005, primarily due to a decrease in intercompany interest income. The impact of rising interest rates was substantially offset by the reduction in vehicle related debt in April 2006 with the proceeds from our new corporate borrowings. Interest expense related to such corporate debt is not included in EBITDA, whereas interest related to vehicle-backed debt is included in EBITDA.

The $64 million increase in ancillary revenues was due primarily to (i) a $27 million increase in counter sales of insurance and other items, (ii) a $24 million increase in airport concession and vehicle licensing revenues, which was offset in EBITDA by higher airport concession and vehicle licensing expenses remitted to airport and other regulatory authorities, and (iii) a $13 million increase in gasoline revenues, which was offset in EBITDA by $24 million of additional gasoline costs. EBITDA from our domestic car rental operations also reflects (i) $87 million of additional expenses primarily associated with increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, (ii) $43 million of incremental expenses primarily representing inflationary increases in rent, salaries and wages and other costs, (iii) $28 million of incremental agency-operator and credit card commission expense associated with increased T&M revenue and (iv) $19 million of separation-related charges we incurred during 2006 primarily related to accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards. Such activity was partially offset by (i) a $26 million decrease in public

 

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liability and property damage costs reflecting more favorable claims experience, (ii) the absence of $12 million of expenses relating to damages caused by the hurricanes experienced in the Gulf Coast in September 2005, (iii) a $10 million reduction in incentive compensation expenses and (iv) the absence of $10 million of litigation expense incurred in 2005 resulting from the settlement of a dispute.

International Car Rental

Revenues increased $100 million (15%) while EBITDA was unchanged in 2006 compared with 2005, primarily reflecting growth in rental day volume and the impact on our 2006 results of franchisees acquired during or subsequent to 2005, as discussed below. Our EBITDA margins were negatively impacted by higher fleet and interest costs.

The revenue increase of $100 million was comprised of a $69 million (14%) increase in car rental T&M revenue and a $31 million (18%) increase in ancillary revenues. The increase in T&M revenue was principally driven by a 13% increase in the number of days a car was rented (which includes 4% organic growth) and a 2% increase in T&M revenue per day. The favorable effect of incremental T&M revenues was partially offset in EBITDA by $35 million (24%) of increased fleet depreciation and lease charges resulting from an increase of 13% in the average size of our international rental fleet and increased per-unit fleet costs. We incurred $10 million more vehicle-related interest expense during 2006 compared to 2005, primarily due to increased interest rates.

The $31 million increase in ancillary revenues was due primarily to (i) a $16 million increase in counter sales of insurance and other items, (ii) an $11 million increase in airport concession and vehicle licensing revenues, the majority of which was offset in EBITDA by higher airport concession and vehicle licensing expenses remitted to airport and other regulatory authorities, and (iii) a $4 million increase in gasoline revenues, which was partially offset in EBITDA by $1 million of additional gasoline costs. EBITDA also reflects (i) $20 million of higher operating expenses primarily due to increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, (ii) $20 million of incremental expenses primarily representing inflationary increases in rent, salaries and wages and other costs and (iii) $7 million of incremental agency-operator and credit card commission expense associated with increased T&M revenue. The increases discussed above also include (i) $55 million of revenue and $1 million of EBITDA losses resulting from our acquisitions of international franchisees during or subsequent to 2005 and (ii) a $12 million increase in revenue related to favorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, which was substantially offset in EBITDA by the opposite impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on expenses.

Truck Rental

Revenues and EBITDA declined $74 million (14%) and $58 million (56%), respectively, for 2006 compared with 2005, primarily reflecting lower rental day volume and lower T&M revenue per day. EBITDA was also impacted by higher fleet costs.

Substantially all of the revenue decrease of $74 million was due to a decrease in T&M revenue, which reflected a 14% reduction in rental days and a 2% decrease in T&M revenue per day. The 14% reduction in rental days reflected declines primarily in commercial volumes and a 5% reduction in the average size of our rental fleet. Despite the reduction in the average size of our truck rental fleet, reflecting our efforts to focus on newer and more efficient trucks, we incurred $23 million (23%) of incremental fleet depreciation, interest and lease charges primarily due to higher per-unit fleet costs. EBITDA was also unfavorably impacted by the absence of a $13 million credit relating to a refinement made during 2005 in how we estimate repair and refurbishment costs of our truck fleet. During 2006, we recorded $3 million of separation-related charges, including debt termination and other costs. These items were partially offset by (i) a $31 million decrease in operating expenses primarily due to operating a smaller and more efficient fleet and reduced rental volumes, (ii) a $13 million decrease in our public liability and property damage costs as a result of more favorable claims experience and a reduction in

 

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rental days, (iii) a decrease of $12 million in credit card and other commission expense partially associated with decreased T&M revenue and (iv) the absence of a $5 million restructuring charge recorded in 2005, which represented costs incurred in connection with the closure of a reservation center and unprofitable rental locations, which was more than offset by an $8 million charge in 2006 principally related to the closure of the Budget Truck Rental headquarters and other facilities and reductions in staff.

Corporate and Other

Revenues decreased $23 million and the EBITDA loss increased from $213 million in 2005 to $393 million in 2006.

Revenues and EBITDA were unfavorably impacted in 2006 by the absence of an $18 million realized gain on the sale of Homestore stock in 2005. Revenues were also impacted by a $12 million reduction in earnings on a credit card marketing program under which we earned fees based on a percentage of credit card spending through the date of the separation.

EBITDA was also unfavorably impacted year-over-year by a $182 million increase in general and administrative costs in 2006, including separation-related charges, unallocated corporate expenses and executive salaries. These increases were partially offset by a $32 million decrease in incentive compensation costs in 2006, and the absence in 2006 of $19 million of restructuring charges recorded during 2005.

Year Ended December 31, 2005 vs. Year Ended December 31, 2004

Our consolidated results of operations comprised the following:

 

     2005     2004     Change  

Net revenues

   $ 5,400     $ 4,820     $ 580  

Total expenses

     5,462       4,813       649  
                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (62 )     7       (69 )

Benefit from income taxes

     (51 )     (64 )     13  
                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (11 )     71       (82 )

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     1,088       1,822       (734 )

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     549       198       351  

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     (8 )     —         (8 )
                        

Net income

   $ 1,618     $ 2,091     $ (473 )
                        

During 2005, our total revenues increased $580 million (12%) principally due to an 11% increase in T&M revenue reflecting a 14% increase in domestic rental days and a 17% increase in international rental days. Total expenses increased $649 million (13%) principally reflecting (i) $306 million of additional vehicle related operating expenses primarily associated with increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, commissions and shuttling costs and (ii) $250 million of additional vehicle depreciation and lease charges, as well as $65 million of additional vehicle interest expense, both primarily resulting from an increase of 15% in the average size of our domestic and international car rental fleets and, in the case of vehicle depreciation, reductions to manufacturer incentives received on our domestic car rental fleet. As a result of these items, as well as a $13 million decrease in our benefit from income taxes, our income from continuing operations decreased $82 million. The benefit from income taxes for 2005 and 2004 reflects the favorable resolution of prior years’ examination matters.

Income from discontinued operations decreased $734 million, which primarily reflects (i) a decrease of $291 million in net income generated by Travelport which reflects a $425 million impairment charge recorded during 2005 partially offset by increased revenue, (ii) a decrease of $259 million in net income generated by our

 

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Marketing Services division, which principally reflects the reversal of a tax valuation allowance of $121 million in January 2004, and (iii) a decrease of $131 million in net income generated by PHH (this business was included in our 2005 results through January 31, 2005, the date of disposition, but was included in our results for all of 2004).

The net gain we recognized on the disposal of discontinued operations increased $351 million year-over-year, which includes a $581 million gain recognized in connection with the sale of our former Marketing Services division during 2005 and a $253 million gain recognized during 2005 in connection with the initial public offering of Wright Express, partially offset by (i) a $281 million non-cash impairment charge and $4 million of transaction costs relating to the PHH spin-off and (ii) the absence of a $198 million gain recognized in connection with the June 2004 sale of Jackson Hewitt. In 2005, we also recorded a $14 million ($8 million, after tax) non-cash charge to reflect the cumulative effect of accounting change as a result of our adoption of FASB Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” in fourth quarter 2005.

As a result of the above-mentioned items, net income decreased $473 million.

Following is a more detailed discussion of the results of each of our reportable segments:

 

     Revenues     EBITDA  
     2005    2004    %
Change
    2005     2004     %
Change
 

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 4,109    $ 3,658    12 %   $ 225     $ 265     (15 )%

International Car Rental

     661      534    24       111       97     14  

Truck Rental

     546      517    6       103       105     (2 )
                                  

Total Reportable Segments

     5,316      4,709    13       439       467     (6 )

Corporate and Other(a)

     84      111    (24 )     (213 )     (76 )  
                                  

Total Company

   $ 5,400    $ 4,820    12       226       391    
                      

Less: Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

             116       115    

  Interest expense related to corporate debt, net(b)

             172       269    
                          

Income (loss) before income taxes

           $ (62 )   $ 7    
                          

(a) Includes unallocated corporate overhead, the elimination of transactions between segments and the results of operations of certain non-strategic businesses.
(b) The 2005 amount includes a credit resulting from the reversal of $73 million of accrued interest associated with the resolution of amounts due under a litigation settlement reached in 1999.

Domestic Car Rental

Revenues increased $451 million (12%) while EBITDA decreased $40 million (15%) in 2005 compared with 2004, primarily reflecting growth in rental day volume offset by both reduced T&M revenue per rental day and higher fleet costs.

The revenue increase of $451 million was comprised of a $339 million (11%) increase in T&M revenue and a $112 million (18%) increase in ancillary revenues. The increase in T&M revenues was principally driven by a 14% increase in rental days, partially offset by a 3% decrease in T&M revenue per day. The increase in rental days reflects, in part, our strategic decision to implement more competitive pricing in the second half of 2004. This program was continued into the first half of 2005 when we instituted a price increase in response to rising fleet costs. Accordingly, T&M revenue per day decreased 3% during 2005 when compared with 2004 as a whole, but year-over-year price comparisons strengthened over the course of 2005. Fleet depreciation, interest and lease charges increased $226 million (21%) in 2005 primarily due to (i) an increase of 14% in the average size of our

 

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domestic rental fleet and (ii) reductions to manufacturer incentives received on our 2005 model year rental car fleet (which was utilized during 2005) as compared with those received on our 2004 model year rental car fleet (which was utilized during 2004). We also incurred $181 million of additional expenses primarily associated with increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, commissions and shuttling costs.

The $112 million increase in ancillary revenues was due primarily to (i) a $48 million increase in airport concession and vehicle licensing revenues, which was more than offset in EBITDA by $51 million of higher airport concession and vehicle licensing expenses remitted to airport and other regulatory authorities, (ii) a $35 million increase in counter sales of insurance and other items, and (iii) a $29 million increase in gasoline revenues, which was more than offset in EBITDA by $39 million of higher gasoline costs.

EBITDA from our domestic car rental operations also reflects $28 million of incremental interest income earned on intercompany balances with our corporate parent, which was forgiven in connection with the separation, partially offset by (i) $12 million of incremental expenses relating to the estimated damages caused by the hurricanes experienced in the Gulf Coast in 2005 and (ii) $10 million of additional litigation expense resulting from the settlement of a dispute.

International Car Rental

Revenues and EBITDA increased $127 million (24%) and $14 million (14%), respectively, in 2005 compared with 2004, primarily reflecting growth in rental day volume.

The revenue increase of $127 million was comprised of an $86 million (22%) increase in T&M revenue and a $41 million (29%) increase in ancillary revenues. The increase in T&M revenues was principally driven by a 17% increase in rental days and a 4% increase in T&M revenue per day. The favorable effect of incremental T&M revenues was partially offset in EBITDA by $49 million (45%) of increased fleet depreciation, interest and lease charges principally resulting from an increase of 21% in the average size of our international rental fleet to support increased demand. We also incurred $48 million of additional expenses primarily associated with increased car rental volume and fleet size, including vehicle maintenance and damage costs, commissions and shuttling costs.

The $41 million increase in ancillary revenues was due primarily to (i) a $24 million increase in counter sales of insurance and other items, (ii) a $12 million increase in airport concession and vehicle licensing revenues, substantially all of which are remitted to airport and other regulatory authorities thereby having a minimal impact on EBITDA, and (iii) a $5 million increase in gasoline revenues, which was more than offset in EBITDA by $6 million of higher gasoline costs.

The increases discussed above include $46 million of revenue and $1 million of EBITDA losses resulting from our acquisitions of international franchisees during 2005, as well as the effect of favorable foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations of $28 million, which was largely offset in EBITDA by the opposite impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on expenses.

Truck Rental

Revenues increased $29 million (6%), while EBITDA decreased $2 million (2%) in 2005 compared with 2004.

The revenue increase of $29 million was comprised of an $18 million (4%) increase in T&M revenue and an $11 million (16%) increase in counter sales of insurance and other items. The increase in T&M revenues was principally driven by a 3% increase in T&M revenue per day and a modest increase in rental days. The favorable effect of incremental T&M revenues was more than offset in EBITDA by $39 million of increased fleet

 

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depreciation, interest and lease charges principally resulting from an increase of 10% in the average size of our truck rental fleet and higher per unit fleet costs.

EBITDA from our truck rental operations also reflects (i) $6 million of additional dealer commission expense associated with increased T&M revenue, as discussed above and (ii) $5 million of restructuring costs, representing facility, employee relocation and severance costs incurred in connection with the closure of a reservation center and unprofitable Budget truck rental locations. These increases were partially offset by (i) a $13 million credit relating to a refinement made during 2005 in how we estimate repair and refurbishment costs of our truck fleet and (ii) a $7 million decrease in our self-insurance reserve for public liability and property damage costs as a result of more favorable claims experience.

Corporate and Other

Revenues decreased $27 million and the EBITDA loss increased from $76 million in 2004 to $213 million in 2005.

Revenues and EBITDA were unfavorably impacted in 2005 by a $22 million reduction to realized gains on the sale of Homestore stock during 2005 compared with 2004 and a $13 million reduction in earnings on a credit card marketing program under which we earned fees based on a percentage of credit card spending. Such amounts were partially offset by a $5 million increase in revenues earned in 2005 under agreements where we provided certain transitional administrative services to businesses we recently sold or distributed (including Jackson Hewitt, PHH and our former Marketing Services division).

EBITDA was further unfavorably impacted year-over-year by (i) the absence of a $55 million credit recorded in 2004 in connection with previously established liabilities for severance and other termination benefits for which we no longer believed we were liable, (ii) $15 million in expenses recorded during 2005 in connection with our separation plan and (iii) a credit of $12 million in 2004 relating to the termination of a lease on more favorable terms than originally estimated.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We present separately the financial data of our vehicle programs. These programs are distinct from our other activities as the assets are generally funded through the issuance of debt that is collateralized by such assets. Assets under vehicle programs are funded through borrowings under asset-backed funding or other similar arrangements. The income generated by these assets is used, in part, to repay the principal and interest associated with the debt. Cash inflows and outflows relating to the generation or acquisition of such assets and the principal debt repayment or financing of such assets are classified as activities of our vehicle programs. We believe it is appropriate to segregate the financial data of our vehicle programs because, ultimately, the source of repayment of such debt is the realization of such assets.

Financial Condition

 

     2006    2005    Change  

Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs

   $ 5,571    $ 25,993    $ (20,422 )

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs

     4,149      13,889      (9,740 )

Assets under vehicle programs

     7,700      8,500      (800 )

Liabilities under vehicle programs

     6,679      9,262      (2,583 )

Stockholders’ equity

     2,443      11,342      (8,899 )

Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs decreased approximately $20.4 billion, principally due to (i) a $20.5 billion decrease in assets of discontinued operations due to our completion of the spin-offs of

 

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Realogy and Wyndham on July 31, 2006 and the sale of Travelport on August 23, 2006 (see Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements), (ii) a $402 million decrease in deferred income taxes primarily due to utilization of our net operating loss carryforwards and a decrease in certain tax items as a result of the separation during 2006, and (iii) a decrease of $374 million in cash and cash equivalents (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources Cash Flows” for a detailed discussion). These decreases were partially offset by an $868 million increase in other current and other non-current assets primarily attributable to receivables recorded in third quarter 2006 related to certain contingent and other corporate liabilities assumed by Realogy and Wyndham in connection with the separation.

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs decreased approximately $9.7 billion, principally due to (i) a $7.3 billion decrease in liabilities of discontinued operations due to the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham and the sale of Travelport, discussed above, (ii) the retirement of approximately $3.5 billion of corporate debt during third quarter 2006, in connection with the execution of our separation plan, (iii) a $256 million decrease in income taxes payable, and (iv) a $242 million decrease in litigation-related accruals primarily resulting from the settlement of a litigation matter related to claims made by the purchaser of a business sold by Avis prior to our acquisition of that company in 2001 and the settlement of a matter related to our former Marketing Services division. These decreases were partially offset by the issuance of $1,000 million of fixed and floating rate notes and completion of an $875 million term loan by Avis Budget Car Rental in April 2006 (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources — Debt and Financing Arrangements” for a detailed account of the change in our long-term debt).

Assets under vehicle programs decreased $800 million primarily due to (i) a $460 million decrease in vehicles principally within our Domestic Car Rental operation and (ii) a $326 million decrease in amounts due from vehicle manufacturers primarily associated with a reduction in the size of our rental fleet and growth in the portion of our rental fleet that is not subject to manufacturer repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements. During 2006, we also instituted a change in the manner in which we return certain vehicles to manufacturers under repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements, which reduced the duration between the sale of a vehicle and the receipt of related cash.

Liabilities under vehicle programs decreased approximately $2.6 billion, reflecting (i) the repayment of vehicle-backed debt with substantially all of the net proceeds from the issuance of fixed and floating rate notes and term loan borrowings, discussed above, and (ii) a decrease in outstanding borrowings within our Domestic Car Rental segment, reflecting a decrease in our rental fleet at December 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005, as discussed above.

Stockholders’ equity decreased approximately $8.9 billion primarily due to (i) the $7.0 billion dividend of the aggregate equity of Realogy and Wyndham to our stockholders and (ii) a net loss of approximately $2.0 billion (including charges of approximately $1.8 billion related to the sale of Travelport and separation costs) in 2006. We also repurchased $243 million of common stock and paid cash dividends of $107 million during 2006. These decreases were partially offset by a $163 million increase to stockholders’ equity primarily related to the accelerated vesting of restricted stock units during 2006 in connection with the separation.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and our ability to generate cash through operations and financing activities, including available funding arrangements and committed credit facilities, each of which is discussed below.

 

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Cash Flows

At December 31, 2006, we had $172 million of cash on hand, a decrease of $374 million from $546 million at December 31, 2005. The following table summarizes such decrease:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     Change  

Cash provided by (used in):

      

Operating activities

   $ 252     $ 1,000     $ (748 )

Investing activities

     3,293       27       3,266  

Financing activities

     (4,704 )     (1,001 )     (3,703 )

Effects of exchange rate changes

     2       —         2  

Cash provided by discontinued operations

     783       357       426  
                        

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (374 )   $ 383     $ (757 )
                        

During 2006, we generated $748 million less cash from operating activities in comparison to 2005. This change principally reflects (i) a decrease in operating results in 2006, primarily due to our separation, (ii) a $262 million decrease related to income taxes and (iii) greater working capital requirements.

We generated approximately $3.3 billion more cash from investing activities during 2006 compared with 2005. This change is primarily due to (i) an increase of approximately $1.9 billion related to payments received on vehicles repurchased by manufacturers partially offset by a $134 million increase in vehicles purchased and (ii) a $1.4 billion increase in cash proceeds from dispositions of businesses, net of transaction-related payments, which reflects net proceeds of approximately $4.1 billion we received in connection with the sale of Travelport in 2006, partially offset by $1.7 billion and $964 million in proceeds related to the disposition of our former Marketing Services division and the initial public offering of Wright Express in 2005, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a $95 million payment made during 2006 associated with a litigation matter. During 2007, we expect to utilize at least $4.7 billion of cash to purchase rental vehicles, which will primarily be funded with proceeds received on the sale of rental vehicles to manufacturers under our repurchase or guaranteed depreciation agreements, as well as borrowings under our vehicle-backed debt programs. We anticipate aggregate capital expenditure investments for 2007 to approximate $75 million to $85 million.

We used approximately $3.7 billion more cash in financing activities in 2006 compared to 2005. Such change principally reflects (i) a $3.8 billion decrease in net borrowings to fund the acquisition of vehicles, consistent with the reduction in net vehicle purchases discussed above and (ii) the utilization of $3.6 billion to repay corporate debt previously issued by Cendant, partially offset by proceeds received in connection with the issuance of $1,875 million of fixed and floating rate notes in April 2006. These incremental cash outflows were partially offset by (i) a reduction in cash utilized for net repurchases of common stock and dividend payments of $863 million and $310 million, respectively, and (ii) the absence of $650 million of cash used to repay short-term borrowings during 2005.

 

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Debt And Financing Arrangements

At December 31, 2006, we had approximately $7.1 billion of indebtedness (including corporate indebtedness of approximately $1.8 billion and debt under vehicle programs of approximately $5.3 billion).

Corporate indebtedness consisted of:

 

    

Maturity
Date

   As of
December 31,
       
        2006    2005     Change  

Corporate debt:

          

6 7/8% notes(a)

   —      $ —      $ 850     $ (850 )

4.89% notes(a)

   —        —        100       (100 )

6 1/4% notes(a)

   —        —        798       (798 )

6 1/4% notes(a)

   —        —        349       (349 )

7 3/8% notes(a)

   —        —        1,192       (1,192 )

7 1/8% notes(a)

   —        —        250       (250 )

Revolver borrowings(b)

        —        7       (7 )

Net hedging losses(c)

        —        (47 )     47  
                          
        —        3,499       (3,499 )

Avis Budget Car Rental corporate debt:

          

Floating rate term loan(d)

   April 2012      838      —         838  

Floating rate notes(d)

   May 2014      250      —         250  

7 5/8% notes(d)

   May 2014      375      —         375  

7 3/4% notes(d)

   May 2016      375      —         375  
                          
        1,838      —         1,838  

Other

        4      9       (5 )
                          
      $ 1,842    $ 3,508     $ (1,666 )
                          

(a)

During third quarter 2006, we repaid an aggregate principal amount of $950 million due in August 2006 under the 6 7/8% and 4.89% notes. In connection with the execution of our separation plan, during July 2006, we completed a tender offer for $2.6 billion of our corporate debt by redeeming approximately $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of our 6 1/4% notes due in January 2008 and March 2010, 7 3/8% notes due in January 2013 and 7 1/8% notes due in March 2015 for cash of approximately $2.9 billion, including accrued interest. We redeemed the remaining portion of such corporate debt in third quarter 2006. In connection with such debt extinguishment, we recorded a pretax charge of $313 million during third quarter 2006.

(b) Outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2005 do not include $350 million of borrowings for which our former Travelport subsidiary was the primary obligor. This amount is included within liabilities of discontinued operations on our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005.
(c) As of December 31, 2005, the balance represents $153 million of net mark-to-market adjustments on current interest rate hedges, partially offset by $106 million of net gains resulting from the termination of interest rate hedges. As discussed above, we repaid all of the outstanding debt associated with these derivatives and retired all such derivatives during third quarter 2006.
(d) In connection with the execution of our separation plan, Avis Budget Car Rental borrowed $1,875 million in April 2006, which consisted of (i) $1 billion of unsecured fixed and floating rate notes and (ii) an $875 million secured floating rate term loan under a credit facility. The floating rate term loan and floating rate notes bear interest at three month LIBOR plus 125 basis points and three month LIBOR plus 250 basis points, respectively. We swapped a substantial portion of this floating rate indebtedness to fixed rate exposure in 2006 through the use of interest rate derivatives.

 

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The following table summarizes the components of our debt under vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC):

 

     As of December 31,       
     2006    2005    Change  

Avis Budget Rental Car Funding(a)

   $ 4,511    $ 6,957    $ (2,446 )

Budget Truck financing:

        

HFS Truck Funding program(b)

     —        149      (149 )

Budget Truck Funding program(b)

     135      —        135  

Capital leases(c)

     257      370      (113 )

Other(d)

     367      433      (66 )
                      
   $ 5,270    $ 7,909    $ (2,639 )
                      

(a) The change in the balance at December 31, 2006 principally reflects the payment of vehicle backed notes with a portion of the proceeds from the $1,875 million of fixed and floating rate financings completed by Avis Budget Car Rental in April 2006 and a decrease in required financing, due to a decrease in the size of our domestic fleet.
(b) We terminated the HFS Truck Funding program in November 2006, at which time remaining obligations thereunder were repaid. The Budget Truck Funding program was established to finance the acquisition of a portion of our truck rental fleet.
(c) The change in the balance at December 31, 2006 reflects a decrease in the utilization of capital lease arrangements to finance the acquisition of our truck rental fleet.
(d) The change in the balance at December 31, 2006 primarily reflects decreased borrowings under our bank loan and commercial paper conduit facilities supporting the fleet of our international operations.

The following table provides the contractual maturities for our corporate debt and our debt under vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding) at December 31, 2006:

 

     Corporate
Debt
   Debt Under
Vehicle
Programs

Due in 2007

   $ 29    $ 891

Due in 2008

     9      1,850

Due in 2009

     9      590

Due in 2010

     9      1,036

Due in 2011

     9      600

Thereafter

     1,777      303
             
   $ 1,842    $ 5,270
             

At December 31, 2006, we had approximately $3.8 billion of available funding under our various financing arrangements (comprised of approximately $1.2 billion of availability at the corporate level and approximately $2.6 billion available for use in our vehicle programs). As of December 31, 2006, the committed credit facilities available to us and/or our subsidiaries at the corporate or Avis Budget Car Rental level included:

 

     Total
Capacity
   Outstanding
Borrowings
   Letters of
Credit Issued
   Available
Capacity

$1.5 billion revolving credit facility(a)

   $ 1,500    $ —      $ 284    $ 1,216

Letter of credit facility(b)

     303      —        295      8

(a) This secured revolving credit facility was entered into by Avis Budget Car Rental in April 2006, has a five year term and currently bears interest at one month LIBOR plus 125 basis points.
(b) Final maturity date is July 2010.

 

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The following table presents available funding under our debt arrangements related to our vehicle programs at December 31, 2006.

 

     Total
Capacity(a)
   Outstanding
Borrowings
   Available
Capacity

Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding(b)

   $ 6,286    $ 4,511    $ 1,775

Budget Truck Financing:

        

Budget Truck Funding program(c)

     200      135      65

Capital leases(d)

     257      257      —  

Other(e)

     1,104      367      737
                    
   $ 7,847    $ 5,270    $ 2,577
                    

(a) Capacity is subject to maintaining sufficient assets to collateralize debt.
(b) The outstanding debt is collateralized by approximately $6.6 billion of underlying vehicles (the majority of which are subject to manufacturer repurchase or guaranteed depreciation agreements) and related assets.
(c) The outstanding debt is collateralized by approximately $136 million of underlying vehicles and related assets.
(d) In connection with these capital leases, there are corresponding unamortized assets of $247 million classified within vehicles, net on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2006.
(e) The outstanding debt is collateralized by $726 million of vehicles and related assets.

The significant terms for our outstanding debt instruments, credit facilities and available funding arrangements as of December 31, 2006 can be found in Notes 14 and 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

LIQUIDITY RISK

We believe that access to our existing financing arrangements is sufficient to meet liquidity requirements for the foreseeable future.

Our liquidity position may be negatively affected by unfavorable conditions in the vehicle rental industry. Additionally, our liquidity as it relates to vehicle programs could be adversely affected by (i) the deterioration in the performance of the underlying assets of such programs or (ii) increased costs associated with the principal financing program for our vehicle rental subsidiaries if General Motors Corporation or Ford Motor Company is not able to honor its obligations to repurchase or guarantee the depreciation on the related vehicles. Access to our credit facilities may be limited if we were to fail to meet certain financial ratios or other requirements.

Additionally, we monitor the maintenance of required financial ratios and, as of December 31, 2006, we were in compliance with all financial covenants under our credit facilities.

 

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes our future contractual obligations as of December 31, 2006:

 

     2007    2008    2009    2010    2011    Thereafter    Total

Long-term debt, including current portion(a)

   $ 29    $ 9    $ 9    $ 9    $ 9    $ 1,777    $ 1,842

Asset-backed debt under programs(b)

     891      1,850      590      1,036      600      303      5,270

Operating leases

     393      302      208      147      102      635      1,787

Commitments to purchase vehicles(c)

     4,736      3,244      —        —        —        —        7,980

Other purchase commitments(d)

     31      —        —        —        —        —        31
                                                
   $ 6,080    $ 5,405    $ 807    $ 1,192    $ 711    $ 2,715    $ 16,910
                                                

(a) Consists primarily of borrowings of Avis Budget Car Rental including $1,000 million of fixed and floating rate senior notes and $838 million outstanding under a secured floating rate term loan.
(b) Represents debt under vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding), which was issued to support the purchase of vehicles.
(c) Primarily represents commitments to purchase vehicles from either General Motors Corporation or Ford Motor Company. These commitments are subject to the vehicle manufacturers’ satisfying their obligations under the repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements. The purchase of such vehicles is financed through the issuance of debt under vehicle programs in addition to cash received upon the sale of vehicles primarily under repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements (see Note 15 to our Consolidated Financial Statements).
(d) Primarily represents commitments under service contracts for information technology and telecommunications.

The above table does not include future cash payments related to interest expense or any potential amount of future payments that we may be required to make under standard guarantees and indemnifications that we have entered into in the ordinary course of business. For more information regarding guarantees and indemnifications, see Note 16 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical Accounting Policies

In presenting our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Several of the estimates and assumptions we are required to make relate to matters that are inherently uncertain as they pertain to future events and/or events that are outside of our control. If there is a significant unfavorable change to current conditions, it could result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position and liquidity. We believe that the estimates and assumptions we used when preparing our financial statements were the most appropriate at that time. Presented below are those accounting policies that we believe require subjective and complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results. However, our businesses operate in environments where we are paid a fee for a service performed, and therefore the results of the majority of our recurring operations are recorded in our financial statements using accounting policies that are not particularly subjective, nor complex.

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets. We have reviewed the carrying value of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” In performing this review, we are required to make an assessment of fair value for our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets. When determining fair value, we utilize various assumptions, including projections of future cash flows. A change in these underlying assumptions will cause a change in the results of the tests and, as such, could cause the fair value to be less than

 

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the respective carrying amount. In such event, we would then be required to record a charge, which would impact earnings. We review the carrying value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred.

The aggregate carrying value of our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets was approximately $2.2 billion and $666 million, respectively, at December 31, 2006.

Our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are allocated among three reporting units. Accordingly, it is difficult to quantify the impact of an adverse change in financial results and related cash flows, as such change may be isolated to one of our reporting units or spread across our entire organization. In either case, the magnitude of any impairment to goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets resulting from adverse changes cannot be estimated. However, our businesses are concentrated in one industry and, as a result, an adverse change in the vehicle rental industry will impact our consolidated results and may result in impairment of our goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets.

Income Taxes. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. We regularly review our deferred tax assets to assess their potential realization and establish a valuation allowance for portions of such assets that we believe will not be ultimately realized. In performing this review, we make estimates and assumptions regarding projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and the implementation of tax planning strategies. A change in these assumptions could cause an increase or decrease to our valuation allowance resulting in an increase or decrease in our effective tax rate, which could materially impact our results of operations. Additionally, our income tax returns are periodically examined by various tax authorities. We establish reserves for tax treatments when, despite our belief that the treatments are fully supportable, certain treatments are likely to be challenged and where we may not succeed in defending our position. We adjust our reserves upon the closing of a tax audit, which in some cases can occur several years following the related transaction or the filing of the tax return under examination, or upon the occurrence of other changes in facts and circumstances that indicate an adjustment may be necessary (including subsequent rulings and interpretations by tax authorities or court decisions on similar matters). Changes to the reserves related to matters for which we are not indemnified by Realogy and Wyndham could materially impact our results of operations.

See Notes 2 and 10 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for more information regarding income taxes.

Financial Instruments. We estimate fair values for each of our financial instruments, including derivative instruments. Most of these financial instruments are not publicly traded on an organized exchange. In the absence of quoted market prices, we must develop an estimate of fair value using dealer quotes, present value cash flow models, option pricing models or other conventional valuation methods, as appropriate. The use of these fair value techniques involves significant judgments and assumptions, including estimates of future interest rate levels based on interest rate yield curves, volatility factors, and an estimation of the timing of future cash flows. The use of different assumptions may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts recorded in the financial statements, which are disclosed in Note 20 to our Consolidated Financial Statements. In addition, hedge accounting requires that at the beginning of each hedge period, we justify an expectation that the relationship between the changes in fair value of derivatives designated as hedges compared to changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged items will be highly effective. This effectiveness assessment, which is performed at least quarterly, involves an estimation of changes in fair value resulting from changes in interest rates, as well as the probability of the occurrence of transactions for cash flow hedges. The use of different assumptions and changing market conditions may impact the results of the effectiveness assessment and ultimately the timing of when changes in derivative fair values and the underlying hedged items are recorded in earnings. See “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” for a discussion of the effect of hypothetical changes to these assumptions.

 

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Public Liability, Property Damage and Other Insurance Liabilities, Net. Insurance liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets include additional liability insurance, personal effects protection insurance, public liability, property damage and personal accident insurance claims for which we are self insured. We estimate the required liability of such claims on an undiscounted basis utilizing an actuarial method that is based upon various assumptions which include, but are not limited to, our historical loss experience and projected loss development factors. The required liability is also subject to adjustment in the future based upon changes in claims experience, including changes in the number of incidents (frequency) and changes in the ultimate cost per incident (severity).

Changes in Accounting Policies

During 2006, we adopted the following standards as a result of the issuance of new accounting pronouncements:

 

   

SAB No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements”

 

   

SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans”

 

   

SFAS No. 152, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions” and Statement of Position No. 04-2, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions”

 

   

SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”

We will adopt the following recently issued standards as required:

 

   

SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements”

 

   

FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes”

For detailed information regarding any of these pronouncements and the impact thereof on our business, see Note 2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We use various financial instruments, particularly swap contracts, futures and options contracts to manage and reduce the interest rate risk related specifically to our debt. Foreign currency forwards are also used to manage and reduce the foreign currency exchange rate risk associated with our foreign currency denominated receivables and forecasted royalties, forecasted earnings of foreign subsidiaries and other transactions. We also use derivative commodity instruments to manage and reduce the risk of changing unleaded gasoline prices.

We are exclusively an end user of these instruments, which are commonly referred to as derivatives. We do not engage in trading, market-making or other speculative activities in the derivatives markets. More detailed information about these financial instruments is provided in Note 20 — Financial Instruments to our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our principal market exposures are interest, foreign currency rate and commodity risks.

 

   

Our primary interest rate exposure at December 31, 2006 was to interest rate fluctuations in the United States, specifically LIBOR and commercial paper interest rates due to their impact on variable rate borrowings and other interest rate sensitive liabilities. We anticipate that LIBOR and commercial paper rates will remain a primary market risk exposure for the foreseeable future.

 

   

We have foreign currency rate exposure to exchange rate fluctuations worldwide and particularly with respect to the British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar. We

 

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anticipate that such foreign currency exchange rate risk will remain a market risk exposure for the foreseeable future.

 

   

We have commodity price exposure related to fluctuations in the price of unleaded gasoline. We anticipate that such commodity risk will remain a market risk exposure for the foreseeable future.

We assess our market risk based on changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis measures the potential impact in earnings, fair values and cash flows based on a hypothetical 10% change (increase and decrease) in interest and currency rates.

We use a duration-based model in determining the impact of interest rate shifts on our debt portfolio and interest rate derivative portfolios. The primary assumption used in this model is that a 10% increase or decrease in the benchmark interest rate produces a parallel shift in the yield curve across all maturities.

Our total market risk is influenced by a wide variety of factors including the volatility present within the markets and the liquidity of the markets. There are certain limitations inherent in the sensitivity analyses presented. While probably the most meaningful analysis, these “shock tests” are constrained by several factors, including the necessity to conduct the analysis based on a single point in time and the inability to include the complex market reactions that normally would arise from the market shifts modeled.

We used December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004 market rates on outstanding financial instruments to perform the sensitivity analyses separately for each of our market risk exposures. The estimates are based on the market risk sensitive portfolios described in the preceding paragraphs and assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rate yield curves and exchange rates.

We have determined that the impact of a 10% change in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and prices on our earnings, fair values and cash flows would not be material. While these results may be used as benchmarks, they should not be viewed as forecasts.

 

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BUSINESS

We operate two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis and Budget. Avis is a leading rental car supplier to the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry and Budget is a leading rental car supplier to the price-conscious segments of the industry. We believe we are the largest general-use vehicle rental operator in each of North America, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions we serve, based on total revenue. We maintain the leading share of airport car rental revenue and we believe we operate the second largest consumer truck rental business in the United States based on available information.

Our car rental operations generate significant benefits from operating two distinctive brands that target different industry segments but share the same fleet, maintenance facilities, systems, technology and administrative infrastructure. We believe that Avis and Budget both enjoy complementary demand patterns with mid-week commercial demand balanced by weekend leisure demand. For 2006, our vehicle rental operations generated revenues of $5,628 million. The Avis, Budget and Budget Truck brands accounted for approximately 61%, 31% and 8% of our vehicle rental revenue, respectively, in 2006.

Our operations have an extended global reach that includes approximately 6,700 car and truck rental locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of the Pacific region. On average, our rental fleet totaled more than 410,000 vehicles, and we completed more than 28 million vehicle rental transactions worldwide in 2006. Domestically, we derived approximately 81% of our nearly $4.0 billion in car rental revenue from on-airport locations in 2006 and approximately 19% of our domestic car rental revenue from off-airport locations, which we refer to as the local rental segment. In 2006, we significantly expanded our presence in the local segment and plan to continue this expansion in 2007. We rent our fleet of approximately 30,500 Budget trucks through a network of approximately 2,400 dealer operated, 210 company operated and 100 franchisee operated locations throughout the continental United States. We also license the use of the Avis and Budget trademarks to multiple licensees in areas in which we do not operate. The Avis and/or Budget vehicle rental systems in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia are operated at approximately 3,700 locations by subsidiaries and sub-licensees of an independent third party primarily under virtually royalty-free trademark license agreements.

Following the completion of the Cendant Separation, discussed in detail below, we categorize our operations in three operating segments: domestic car rental, consisting of our Avis and Budget U.S. car rental operations; international car rental, consisting of our international Avis and Budget car rental operations; and truck rental, consisting of our Budget truck rental operations. In 2006:

 

   

our domestic car rental business generated approximately 89 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $40.01 with an average rental fleet of approximately 329,350 vehicles;

 

   

our international car rental business generated approximately 14 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $39.61 with an average rental fleet of approximately 53,310 vehicles; and

 

   

our truck rental business generated approximately 4.6 million rental days and time and mileage revenue per day of $86.28 with an average rental fleet of approximately 30,500 trucks.

 

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For 2007, our objective is to enhance growth, profitability and our position as a leader in the vehicle rental industry. We expect to achieve our goals by focusing our efforts on the following core strategic initiatives:

 

   

Optimizing Our Two-Brand Strategy. We plan to continue to position our two distinct and well-recognized brands to capture different segments of customer demand. With Avis as a premium brand preferred by corporate and upscale leisure travelers and Budget as a value brand preferred by cost-conscious travelers, we believe we are able to target a broad range of demand, particularly since the two brands share the same operational and administrative infrastructure while providing differentiated though consistently high levels of customer service. We aim to provide products, service and pricing, and to maintain marketing affiliations and corporate account contracts, which complement each brand’s positioning. In addition, we use various marketing channels as appropriate to each of our brands and seek to continue to grow the volume of reservations that we generate through our avis.com and budget.com websites, which are among our least-expensive sources of advance bookings.

 

   

Expanding Our Revenue Sources. We plan to expand the revenues we generate from sources beyond on-airport time and mileage rental fees. We seek to grow off-airport revenue for Avis and Budget by opening new locations and continuing our effort to identify and attract local demand. In particular, we plan to increase our revenues in the insurance replacement sector, in which we have historically had a more limited presence, and we have formed a dedicated local sales team to expand our insurance replacement, local truck rental and off-airport general-use rental volumes. Separately, we look to expand our revenue sources by offering additional products and services to existing on- and off-airport customers, including additional insurance coverages and insurance-related and ancillary products and services, such as our recently launched Where2 GPS navigation product.

 

   

Capturing Incremental Profit Opportunities. We plan to continue our focus on yield management and pricing optimization, rigorous cost controls and fleet diversification. We are developing technology that will allow us to strengthen our yield management and we have put in place technology to tailor our product/price offerings to specific customer segments. Specifically, we plan to continue to expand our technology that allows Avis and Budget to target customers with rates and prices based on past shopping and rental behavior. With respect to fleet diversification, in an effort to mitigate expected increases in fleet costs, we are seeking to adjust our relationships with vehicle manufacturers by moving to a more balanced multi-supplier model, increasing the risk-vehicle portion of our fleet, lengthening the average hold period, and reducing the average vehicle size and number of options. In addition, we believe the expansion of our revenue sources (discussed above) will permit us to generate incremental profits from our customer base, while at the same time enhancing their vehicle rental experience.

In 2006, we made considerable progress vis-à-vis our strategic objectives. We retained approximately 98% of our commercial contracts at Avis and Budget and, we believe, generated more U.S. rental car reservations through our own websites than any other company. Budget entered into a marketing alliance with AARP, which is a long-time Avis marketing partner, and grew its award-winning small business program. We opened approximately 200 new off-airport locations in 2006, and off-airport revenues represented 19% of our domestic car rental revenues. We are now an “approved” or “preferred” provider for customers of a majority of the largest auto insurance companies in the United States. In 2006, we began offering Where2 GPS navigation system units. In the area of cost management, we have reduced our reliance on individual suppliers, such that our largest fleet supplier in 2007 is expected to represent only 38% of our vehicle purchases, versus 53% in 2005. We are utilizing sophisticated yield-management technology to optimize our pricing, and we continue to analyze and streamline our operations to gain efficiencies. And, most importantly, our more than 30,000 employees continue to provide reliable, high-quality vehicle rental services that foster customer satisfaction and customer loyalty.

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Company History — Cendant Separation

We were created through a merger with HFS Incorporated in December 1997 with the resultant corporation being renamed Cendant Corporation. On August 23, 2006, Cendant completed the separation (the “Cendant Separation”) into four separate companies, one for each of its former Real Estate Services businesses (Realogy Corporation), its former Hospitality Services (including Timeshare Resorts) businesses (Wyndham Worldwide Corporation), its former Travel Distribution Services businesses (Travelport) and its Vehicle Rental businesses (Cendant, now Avis Budget Group). The separation was effected through the pro rata distributions of all of the shares of common stock of Realogy Corporation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and the sale of Travelport to an affiliate of The Blackstone Group. In connection with the Cendant Separation, we entered into certain agreements with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport governing our relationships following the separation, including the assumption by Realogy and Wyndham of 62.5% and 37.5%, respectively, of certain contingent and other liabilities of Cendant. In connection with the Cendant Separation, we also entered into various commercial arrangements with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport. Following completion of the Cendant Separation, Cendant changed its name to Avis Budget Group, Inc. and our common stock began to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “CAR.” With the completion of the Cendant Separation, Avis Budget Group’s operations consist of two of the most recognized brands in the global vehicle rental industry through Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, the parent of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC, Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. and Budget Truck Rental, LLC.

Founded in 1946, Avis is believed to be the first company to rent cars from airport locations. Avis expanded its geographic reach throughout the United States in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1963, Avis introduced its award winning “We try harder” advertising campaign, which is considered one of the top ten advertising campaigns of all time by Advertising Age magazine. Budget was founded in 1958. The company name was chosen to appeal to the “budget-minded” or “value-conscious” vehicle rental customer. Avis possesses a long history of using proprietary information technology systems in its business, and its established, but continually updated Wizard System remains the backbone of our operations. Cendant acquired the Avis brand in 1996, Avis’ capital stock in 2001, and the Budget brand and substantially all of the domestic and certain international assets of Budget’s predecessor in 2002.

In addition to our vehicle rental operations, we continue to manage the transition of certain legacy items which remain following the completion of the Cendant Separation. Management of these items, which includes certain Cendant corporate contingent liabilities and assets and provision of certain transition services such as payroll, accounts receivable, telecommunications and information technology, is conducted through our subsidiary, Cendant Finance Holding Company, LLC and Avis Budget.

 

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The following diagram reflects the current ownership structure of our company.

LOGO

Car rental business

Operations — Avis

We operate or franchise approximately 2,100 of the approximately 5,000 rental locations that comprise the Avis car rental system (the “Avis System”), which represents one of the largest car rental systems in the world, based on total revenue and number of locations, and encompasses locations at most of the largest airports and cities in the United States and internationally. The Avis System in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia is primarily operated under royalty-free license agreements with Avis Europe Holdings, Limited (“Avis Europe”), an independent third party, and is comprised of approximately 2,900 company operated and sub-licensee locations.

We own and operate approximately 1,300 Avis car rental locations in both the on-airport and local rental segments in North America, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Caribbean. For 2006, Avis generated total revenue of approximately $3.4 billion, of which approximately 85% (or $2.9 billion) was derived from U.S. operations. In addition, we franchise the Avis System to independent business owners in approximately 850 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, New Zealand and parts of the Pacific region. In 2006, approximately 95% of the Avis System total domestic revenue was generated by our locations and the remainder was generated by locations operated by franchisees. Franchisees generally pay royalty fees to us based either on total time and mileage charges or total revenue.

 

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In 2006, Avis derived approximately 60% and 40% of its domestic time and mileage revenue from commercial and leisure customers, respectively, and 82% and 18% of its domestic revenue from customers renting at airports and locally, respectively. Customers who rent locally often rent in order to temporarily replace their cars when their own cars are not available either due to accidents or otherwise. We are focused on increasing the amount of revenue we generate locally for both Avis and Budget.

The Avis brand provides high-quality car rental services at price points generally above non-branded and value-branded national car rental companies. We offer Avis customers a variety of premium services, including:

 

   

Avis Preferred, a counter bypass program, which is available at major airport locations;

 

   

Avis Where2, a navigation system with real-time traffic alerts, including weather delays, construction tie-ups and traffic snarls, which suggests alternative routes and features Bluetooth hands-free calling, MP3 playback capability as well as directions in multiple languages;

 

   

Avis Cool Cars, a new line of fun-to-drive vehicles, which include the Cadillac CTS, Volvo S60 and Hummer H3;

 

   

Roving Rapid Return program, which permits customers who are returning vehicles to obtain a printed charge record at the vehicle as it is being returned;

 

   

Avis Cares, a program which provides customers with area-specific driver safety information, the latest child safety seats (available for rent), local information and driving maps;

 

   

Avis Access, a full range of special products and services for drivers and passengers with disabilities; and

 

   

Avis Interactive, a proprietary management tool that allows select corporate clients to easily view and analyze their rental activity via the Internet through account analysis and activity reports, allowing these clients to better manage their travel budgets and monitor employee compliance with applicable travel procedures.

Operations — Budget

The Budget vehicle rental system (the “Budget System”) is one of the largest car rental systems in the world, based on total revenue and number of locations. We operate or franchise approximately 1,900 of the approximately 2,700 car rental locations in the Budget System, including locations at most of the largest airports and cities in the United States and certain other regions. The Budget System in Europe, Africa and the Middle East is operated under a royalty-free trademark license agreement with an independent third party, which is an affiliate of Avis Europe and is comprised of approximately 800 additional company operated and sub-licensee locations.

We own and operate approximately 700 Budget car rental locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia and New Zealand. For the year ending December 31, 2006, our Budget car rental operations generated total revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, of which 88% (or $1.5 billion) was derived from U.S. operations. We also franchise the Budget System to independent business owners who operate approximately 1,100 locations throughout the United States, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean and parts of the Asia Pacific region. In 2006, approximately 88% of the Budget System domestic total revenue was generated by our locations with the remainder generated by locations operated by independent franchisees. Independent franchisees generally pay royalty fees to us based on gross rental revenue. In 2006, Budget derived 28% and 72% of its domestic time and mileage car rental revenue from commercial and leisure customers, respectively, and 79% and 21% of its domestic car rental revenue from customers renting at airports and locally, respectively.

Budget is a leading rental car supplier to the price-conscious segments of the industry. Budget offers Fastbreak, an expedited rental service for frequent travelers. Budget also offers the Budget Small Business

 

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Program, a program targeting the needs of small businesses. The Budget Small Business Program was named “Best Car Rental Value” by Entrepreneur Magazine in their 2006 Business Travel Awards. Budget also offers its own branded version of the Avis Where2 GPS navigation product described above.

Reservations

Customers can make Avis and Budget reservations through our Avis and Budget websites at avis.com and budget.com, through our reservation centers toll-free at 1-888-777-AVIS and 1-800-BUDGET7, respectively, through online travel portals, through selected partners including many major airlines utilizing direct connect technology, through their travel agent or by calling a location directly. Travel agents can access our reservation systems through all major global distribution systems and can obtain information with respect to rental locations, vehicle availability and applicable rate structures through these systems.

Marketing

Avis and Budget support their premium and value brand positions through a range of marketing channels and campaigns, including traditional media, such as television, radio and print advertising, as well as Internet and direct marketing. Avis focuses its marketing around its industry-leading customer loyalty and its award-winning “We try harder” campaign. Budget builds its marketing around retail advertising, key partnerships and new media, including extensive online advertising and its second-annual Internet-only “blog” campaign recognized by Yahoo! Finance, Adrants and Brandweek.

We maintain strong links to the travel industry. Avis and Budget offer customers the ability to earn frequent traveler points with most major airlines’ frequent traveler programs. Avis and Budget are also affiliated with the frequency programs of major hotel companies, including Hilton Hotels Corporation, Hyatt Corporation, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and Wyndham Worldwide. These arrangements provide incentives to program participants and cooperative marketing opportunities including call transfer programs and online links with various partners’ websites. Avis has an agreement with Wyndham’s lodging brands whereby lodging customers making reservations by telephone may be transferred to Avis if they desire to rent a vehicle.

In 2006, approximately 79% of domestic vehicle rental transactions from our owned and operated Avis locations in the United States were generated by travelers who rented from Avis under contracts between Avis and the travelers’ employers or through membership in an organization with whom Avis has a contractual affiliation (such as AARP). Avis also has marketing relationships with American Express Company and Sears, Roebuck and Co., through which we are able to provide customers of these companies with incentives to rent from Avis. Avis licensees also have the option to participate in these affiliations. For commercial and leisure travelers that are unaffiliated with any of the employers or organizations that we contract with, Avis solicits business through media, direct mail, email and Internet advertising. Avis conducts various loyalty programs through direct marketing campaigns, including Avis Preferred, which allows customers to bypass the counter, and Preferred Select, which offers upgrades and other incentives to our best customers. As a result of these programs, Avis has been ranked as the top rental car brand for customer loyalty for eight consecutive years by a leading third party research firm. Travel agents are also able to participate in the Avis travel agent reward program, Club Red.

Similarly, Budget offers “Unlimited Budget”, a loyalty incentive program for travel agents which had approximately 17,600 travel agents actively enrolled as of December 31, 2006. Budget also has contractual arrangements with American Express Company and other organizations which offer members of these groups incentives to rent from Budget. In connection with its focus on price-conscious customers, Budget primarily relies on retail advertising, including Internet advertising, and on value pricing to drive customers to our Budget website, Budget call centers and other distribution channels. Budget also offers proprietary marketing programs such as Fastbreak, an expedited rental service for frequent renters.

 

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Our international Avis and Budget operations maintain close relationships with the travel industry through participation in several non-U.S. based airline frequent traveler programs, such as those operated by Air Canada and Qantas Airways Limited, as well as participation in Avis Europe’s programs with British Airways Plc, Deutsche Lufthansa AG and other carriers.

Franchising

Of the approximately 2,100 Avis and approximately 1,900 Budget car rental locations we operated and/or franchised at December 31, 2006, approximately 40% and 60%, respectively, were owned and operated by franchisees. Revenue derived from our car rental franchisees in 2006 totaled approximately $36 million. Franchised locations range from large operations at major airport locations to franchise territories encompassing an entire country to relatively small operations in suburban locations. Fleets of our franchisees range from fleets in excess of 3,000 vehicles to fleets of fewer than 50 vehicles. Franchises provide us with a source of high margin revenue as there are relatively limited additional fixed costs associated with fees paid by franchisees to us. Although franchises represent approximately half of the locations that we own and franchise, they represent only approximately 7% of total domestic revenue generated by the Avis and Budget Systems, as the average franchise operation is significantly smaller than the average owned location.

We enjoy good relationships with our franchisees and meet regularly with them at regional, national and international meetings. Our relationships with Avis and/or Budget franchisees are governed by franchise agreements that grant the franchisees the right to operate Avis and/or Budget vehicle rental businesses in certain exclusive territories. These franchise agreements impose obligations on the franchisee regarding the operations of each franchise and restrict the franchisee’s ability to transfer its franchise agreement and the franchisee’s capital stock. Each franchisee is required to adhere to our system standards for each brand as updated and supplemented by our policy bulletins, brand manuals and service programs. We maintain the right to monitor the operations of franchisees and, when applicable, can declare a franchise to be in default under its franchise agreements, which may or may not be curable. We can terminate these franchise agreements for certain defaults, including failure to pay franchise fees and failure to adhere to our operational standards.

In general, the franchise agreements grant the franchisees the exclusive right to operate an Avis and/or Budget car and truck rental business in a particular geographic area. Under agreements that predate our ownership of Avis or Budget, a limited number of franchisees in the United States are also separately franchised exclusively to sell used cars under the Avis and/or Budget brand. Our current franchise agreements provide for a 20-year term. Certain existing franchise agreements provide for renewal terms for no additional fee so long as the franchisee is not in default. Upon renewal, the terms and conditions of the franchise agreement may generally be amended from those contained in the expiring franchise agreements, while language in certain older franchise agreements may limit our ability to do so. The car rental royalty fee payable to us under franchise agreements is generally 5% to 7.5% of gross rental revenue but certain franchisees of each brand, both internationally and domestically, have franchise agreements with different royalty fee structures.

Pursuant to their franchise agreements, some franchisees must meet certain requirements relating to the number of rental offices in their franchised territory, the number of vehicles available for rental and the amount of their advertising and promotional expenditures. In general, each franchise agreement provides that the franchisee must not engage in any other vehicle rental business within the franchised territory during the term of such agreement and, in the Budget franchise agreement, for 12 months thereafter. Upon termination of a franchise, the franchisee is also prohibited from using the Avis or Budget name and related marks in any business.

Other revenue

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equipment (for example, child seats and ski racks), loss damage waivers, additional/supplemental liability insurance, personal accident/effects insurance, fuel service options, fuel service charges, and products and services as described above, such as rentals of Where2 GPS navigation units. In 2006, approximately 4% of our vehicle operations revenue was generated by the sale of loss damage waivers, by which we agree to relieve a customer from financial responsibility arising from vehicle damage incurred during the rental period, if the customer has not breached the rental agreement.

Websites

Avis and Budget have strong brand presence on the Internet through their websites, avis.com and budget.com, as well as third party websites. A steadily increasing number of Avis and Budget vehicle rental customers obtain rate, location and fleet information and then reserve their rentals directly on these websites. Direct bookings via our websites incur less cost per transaction than bookings made through our voice reservation agents or through third party distribution systems. Therefore, the trend toward Internet bookings is generating cost savings for us. In addition, both Avis and Budget have agreements to promote their car rental services with major Internet portals and have a strong advertising presence on various search engines. Over 49% of Budget’s 2006 domestic reservations were derived from bookings over the Internet, with 30% of reservations derived from bookings on budget.com. Over 28% of Avis’ domestic reservations were derived from bookings over the Internet, with 22% derived from bookings on avis.com. In 2006, avis.com reservations grew by 11% and budget.com reservations grew by 8% over the prior year. The websites described above are inactive textual references only, meaning that the information contained on the websites is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated in this prospectus by reference.

The Wizard System

We own the Wizard System, our worldwide reservations, rentals, data processing and information management system. The Wizard System enables us to process over a million incoming customer inquiries each day, providing our customers with accurate and timely information about our locations, rental rates and vehicle availability, as well as the ability to place or modify reservations. Additionally, the Wizard System is linked to all major travel distribution networks worldwide and provides real-time processing for travel agents, travel industry partners (such as airlines), corporate travel departments and individual consumers through our websites or calls to our reservation agents. The Wizard System also provides personal profile information to our reservation and rental agents to better service our customers. Among the principal features of the Wizard System are:

 

   

“Roving Rapid Return”, which permits customers who are returning vehicles to obtain completed charge records from wireless-connected “Roving Rapid Return” agents who complete and deliver the charge record at the vehicle as it is being returned;

 

   

“Preferred Service”, Avis’ expedited rental service that provides enrolled customers with a printed Preferred Service rental record in their pre-assigned vehicle and a fast, convenient check-out;

 

   

“Fastbreak”, Budget’s expedited rental service which allows for a faster processing of rentals and service for enrolled customers;

 

   

“Wizard on Wheels”, which enables us to assign vehicles and complete rental agreements while customers are being transported to the rental vehicle;

 

   

“Flight Arrival Notification”, a system that alerts rental locations when flights have arrived so that vehicles can be assigned and paperwork prepared automatically;

 

   

“Avis Link”, which automatically identifies when a customer with a profile on record is entitled to special rental rates and conditions, and therefore sharply reduces the number of instances in which we inadvertently fail to give Avis renters the benefits of negotiated rate arrangements to which they are entitled;

 

   

“Credit Card Link”, which allows both brands to verify all major credit cards in a real-time connection during the rental processing;

 

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interactive interfaces through third party computerized reservation systems such as Galileo and Sabre;

 

   

“Avis Interactive”, which allows select corporate clients to easily view and analyze their rental activity via the Internet through account analysis and activity reports, allowing these clients to better manage their travel budgets and monitor employee compliance with applicable travel policies;

 

   

“Direct Connect”, a service offered to business to business partners that allows them to easily connect their electronic systems to the Wizard System, for either brand, and to obtain rate, location and fleet information as well as book reservations for their customers; and

 

   

operations management programs that, among other things, enable field personnel to manage which vehicles will be rented next.

We also use data supplied from the Wizard System and airline reservation systems in certain proprietary information management systems to maintain centralized control of major business processes such as fleet acquisition and logistics, sales to corporate accounts and determination of rental rates. The principal components of the systems we employ include:

 

   

Fleet planning model. We have created a comprehensive decision tool to develop fleet plans and schedules for the acquisition and disposition of our fleet, along with fleet age, mix, mileage and cost reports based upon these plans and schedules. This tool allows management to monitor and change fleet volume and composition on a daily basis and to optimize our fleet plan based on estimated business levels and available repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs.

 

   

Yield management. We have created a yield management system which is designed to enhance profits by providing greater control of vehicle availability and rate availability changes at our rental locations. The system monitors and forecasts supply and demand to support our efforts to optimize volume and rate at each location. Integrated into this yield management system is a fleet distribution module that takes into consideration the costs as well as the potential benefits associated with distributing vehicles to various rental locations within a geographic area to accommodate rental demand at these locations. The fleet distribution module makes specific recommendations for movement of vehicles between locations.

 

   

Pricing decision support system. Pricing in the vehicle rental industry is highly competitive and complex. To improve our ability to respond to rental rate changes in the marketplace, we have developed sophisticated systems to gather and report competitive industry rental rate changes every day. The system, using data from third party reservation systems as its source of information, automatically scans rate movements and reports significant changes to a staff of pricing analysts for evaluation. The system greatly enhances our ability to gather and respond to rate changes in the marketplace.

 

   

Business mix model. We have developed a strategic planning model to evaluate the discrete segments of our business relative to each other. The model considers revenue and costs to determine the potential margin contribution of each discrete segment. The model develops business mix and fleet optimization recommendations by using data from our financial systems, the Wizard System and the fleet and revenue management systems along with management’s objectives and targets.

 

   

Customer profitability model. We have developed a sophisticated model which analyzes a corporate customer’s rental pattern to estimate the fleet costs, operations costs and division overhead expenses associated with that customer’s vehicle rentals. We use this profitability model to determine the financial merit of individual corporate contracts.

 

   

Enterprise data warehouse. We have developed a sophisticated and comprehensive electronic data storage and retrieval system which retains information related to various aspects of our business. This data warehouse allows us to take advantage of comprehensive management reports, query capability and easy access to data for strategic decision making for both brands.

 

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Sales and marketing systems. We have developed a sophisticated system of online data screens which enables our sales force to analyze key account information of our corporate customers including historical and current rental activity, revenue and booking sources, top renting locations, rate usage categories and customer satisfaction data. We use this information, which is updated weekly and captured on a country-by-country basis, to determine opportunities for revenue growth, profitability and improvement.

 

   

Interactive adjustments. We have developed a multi-linked customer data system which allows us to easily retrieve pertinent customer information and make needed adjustments online for superior customer service. This data system links with other accounting systems to handle any charge card transactions automatically.

Fleet

General. We maintain a single fleet of vehicles for Avis and Budget. We rent a wide variety of vehicles, including luxury and specialty vehicles. Our fleet consists primarily of vehicles from the current and immediately preceding model year. Rentals are generally made on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Rental charges are computed on the basis of the length of the rental or, in some cases, on the length of the rental plus a mileage charge. Rates vary at different locations depending on the type of vehicle rented, the local marketplace and competitive and cost factors. Most rentals are made utilizing rate plans under which the customer is responsible for gasoline used during the rental. We also generally offer our customers the convenience of leaving a rented vehicle at a location in a city other than the one in which it was rented, although, consistent with industry practices, a drop-off charge or special intercity rate may be imposed. We facilitate one-way car rentals between corporate-owned and franchised locations in the United States that enable us to operate as an integrated network of locations.

Vehicle purchasing. We participate in a variety of vehicle purchase programs with major domestic and foreign vehicle manufacturers. General Motors is the featured supplier for Avis, and Ford is the featured supplier for Budget. During 2006, approximately 42%, 32% and 12% of the cars acquired for our U.S. car rental fleet were manufactured by General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, respectively, compared to 53%, 28% and 8%, respectively, in 2005. During 2006, we also purchased Toyota, Hyundai, Suzuki, Nissan, Kia and Subaru vehicles. The decrease in the portion of our fleet sourced from General Motors, and the number of other vehicle manufacturers from which we purchased vehicles in 2006 is reflective of our efforts to diversify our fleet, which we expect to continue in 2007. The substantial majority of vehicles used in our rental car business are purchased through our principal U.S. vehicle financing, which is an asset-backed facility.

Vehicle disposition. We generally hold a vehicle in our domestic fleet for a term of four to twelve months. For 2006 and 2005, approximately 88% and 95%, respectively, of the rental cars purchased for our domestic car fleet were the subject of agreements requiring automobile manufacturers to repurchase them or guarantee our rate of depreciation during a specified period of time. Cars subject to these agreements are sometimes referred to as “program vehicles” or “program cars” and cars not subject to these agreements are sometimes referred to as “risk cars” or “risk vehicles”. The programs in which we participate currently require that the program vehicles be maintained in our fleet for a minimum number of months (typically four to twelve months) and impose return conditions, including those related to mileage and condition. At the time of return to the manufacturer, we receive the price guaranteed at the time of purchase and are thus protected from fluctuations in the prices of previously-owned vehicles in the wholesale market at the time of disposition. The future percentages of program vehicles in our fleet will be dependent on the availability and attractiveness of manufacturers’ repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs, over which we have no control, and we expect percentages for 2007 to be lower than 2006 as we acquire more risk vehicles in order to mitigate the anticipated increased cost of program vehicles. We dispose of our risk vehicles largely through automobile auctions.

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third party channels such as wholesale auctions. In 2007, we expect the percentage of cars sold back to the manufacturers to decrease as we acquire more risk vehicles.

Utilization and seasonality. Our car rental business is subject to seasonal variations in customer demand, with the summer vacation period representing the peak season. The general seasonal variation in demand, along with more localized changes in demand at each of our locations, causes us to vary our fleet size over the course of the year. For 2006, our average monthly fleet size in the U.S. ranged from a low of approximately 297,000 vehicles in December to a high of approximately 366,000 vehicles in July. Domestic fleet utilization for 2006, which is based on the number of rental days (or portion thereof) that vehicles are rented compared to the total amount of time that vehicles are available for rent, ranged from 67% in December to 78% in August and averaged 75% for 2006. Our calculation of utilization may not be comparable to other companies’ calculation of similarly titled statistics.

Maintenance. We place a strong emphasis on vehicle maintenance since quick and proper repairs are critical to fleet utilization. To accomplish this task we employ a full-time National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (“ASE”) fully certified technician instructor at our headquarters. This instructor has developed a specialized training program for our 410 technicians who operate in approximately 100 maintenance and damage repair centers for both Avis and Budget. The technicians/instructors also maintain strong relationships with General Motors and Ford. We use advanced diagnostic equipment, including General Motors’ “Techline” and “Tech 2” diagnostic computers and Ford’s PDS diagnostic system. Our technician training department also prepares its own technical service bulletins that can be retrieved electronically at all of our repair locations. Approximately 89% of our technicians are ASE certified.

Customer service

Our commitment to delivering a consistently high level of customer service is a critical element of our success and strategy. Each year, our internal quality auditors conduct approximately 1,000 unannounced reviews of locations to measure service levels by location. We identify specific areas of achievement and opportunity from these assessments. We address areas of improvement on a system-wide level and develop standard methods and measures. The major focus areas of these assessments include (i) vehicle condition and availability; (ii) customer interaction, including helpfulness and courtesy; and (iii) location image. In addition, we utilize a toll-free “800” number and a dedicated customer service email address to allow customers of both Avis and Budget to report problems directly to our customer relations department. Location associates and managers also receive training and are empowered to resolve virtually all customer issues at the location level. We prepare weekly and monthly reports on the types and number of complaints received for use in conjunction with the customer satisfaction reports by location management as feedback of customer service delivery. Finally, we conduct daily location-specific customer satisfaction tracking by sending web-based surveys to recent customers of our top volume locations.

Airport concession fees

In general, concession fees for on-airport locations are based on a percentage of total commissionable revenue (as defined by each airport authority), subject to minimum annual guaranteed amounts. Concessions are typically awarded by airport authorities every three to five years based upon competitive bids. Our concession agreements with the various airport authorities generally impose certain minimum operating requirements, provide for relocation in the event of future construction and provide for abatement of the minimum annual guarantee in the event of extended low passenger volume.

Competition

The car rental industry is characterized by intense price and service competition. Competition in the U.S. vehicle rental operations business is based primarily upon price, reliability, vehicle availability, national

 

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distribution, usability of booking systems, ease of rental and return and other elements of customer service. In addition, competition is influenced strongly by advertising, marketing and brand reputation. We compete primarily with the following car rental companies: Hertz Global Holdings, Inc., Vanguard Car Rental USA Group, which operates the National Car Rental and Alamo brands, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group and Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company.

Truck rental business

Operations

Budget’s truck rental business is one of the largest local and one-way truck rental businesses in the United States. The Budget truck rental business has a combined fleet of approximately 30,500 trucks, with a median truck age of less than two years old, which are rented through a network of approximately 2,400 dealers, 210 company operated and 100 licensee operated locations throughout the continental United States. The Budget truck rental business serves both the consumer and light commercial sectors. The consumer sector consists primarily of individuals who rent trucks to move household goods on either a one-way or local basis. The light commercial sector consists of a wide range of businesses that rent light- to medium-duty trucks, which we define as trucks having a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds, for a variety of commercial applications. In 2006, the Budget truck rental business generated total revenue of approximately $472 million.

We primarily advertise in “yellow pages” telephone directories to promote our truck rental business to potential customers. Budget truck rental customers can make reservations through the Budget truck rental reservation center toll-free at 1-800-GO-BUDGET, through our Budget truck rental website at budgettruck.com or by calling a location directly. In addition, we have established online affiliations with websites like moving.com to reach our targeted audience. Budget truck rental reservations may also be made through the budget.com website.

During 2006, we announced plans to close the headquarters of our truck rental operations in Denver and integrate Denver-based operations into existing car rental facilities during first quarter 2007. In connection with this restructuring, we eliminated certain positions and significantly reduced separate senior management for our truck rental operations.

Distribution

Budget’s truck rental business is offered through a national network, which included approximately 2,400 dealers as of December 31, 2006. These independent dealers are primarily self-storage facilities, rental centers, hardware stores, service stations and other similar service retailers. In addition to the dealers’ principal businesses, the dealers rent our light- and medium-duty trucks to consumers and to our commercial accounts and are responsible for collecting payments on our behalf. The dealers receive a commission on all truck rentals and ancillary equipment rentals. Generally, dealership agreements may be terminated by either party upon 30 to 90 days’ prior written notice.

Competition

The truck rental industry is characterized by intense price and service competition. We compete with a large number of truck rental companies throughout the country, including U-Haul International, Inc., Penske Truck Leasing Corporation, Ryder System, Inc., Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company and many others.

Seasonality

Our truck rental operations are subject to seasonal demand patterns, with generally higher levels of demand occurring during the late spring and summer months when most self moves occur, with the third quarter typically being our busiest quarter. Generally, December is also a strong month due to increased retail sales activity and package deliveries.

 

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Ancillary products and insurance coverage

We supplement our daily truck rental revenue by offering customers a range of ancillary optional products. We rent automobile towing equipment and other moving accessories such as hand trucks, furniture pads and moving supplies. We also make available to customers a range of optional liability-limiting products and coverages such as physical damage waivers, automobile towing protection, personal accident and cargo insurance and supplemental liability insurance. These ancillary products enhance our appeal to consumers by offering customers “one-stop” moving services.

Insurance coverage

We generally assume the risk of our liability to third parties arising from vehicle rental services in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, for up to $1 million per occurrence, through a combination of self-insurance, insurance coverage provided by one of our domestic subsidiaries and insurance coverage secured from one or more unaffiliated domestic insurance carriers. We retain the exposure for up to $9 million per occurrence, in excess of the previously described $1 million level, through an unaffiliated fronting carrier who is reinsured by our offshore captive insurance company, Constellation Reinsurance Co., Ltd. We also purchase additional excess insurance coverage from a combination of unaffiliated excess carriers.

We insure the risk of liability to third parties in Argentina, Australia and New Zealand through a combination of unaffiliated carriers and our affiliates. These carriers provide coverage supplemental to minimum local requirements.

Trademarks and intellectual property

The service marks “Avis” and “Budget”, related marks incorporating the words “Avis” or “Budget”, and related logos and marks such as “We try harder” are material to our vehicle rental business. Our subsidiaries and franchisees actively use these marks. All of the material marks used by the Avis and Budget Systems are registered (or have applications pending for registration) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office as well as all countries worldwide where Avis and Budget have operations. Our subsidiaries own the marks, patents and other intellectual property, including the Wizard System, used in our business.

Discontinued Operations

Following the formal approval by our Board of Directors of a disposition plan for the former Cendant Travel Distribution Services businesses and completion of the Cendant Separation, we classified the former Real Estate Services, Hospitality Services, Timeshare Resorts and Travel Distribution Services businesses as discontinued operations. Set forth below is a brief description of the businesses that were classified as discontinued operations during 2006. The former mortgage business, which was distributed in 2005, was also classified as a discontinued operation in 2006 following completion of the Cendant Separation as such business could not be classified as a discontinued operation in 2005 when originally distributed due to participation by the former Real Estate Services business in a mortgage origination venture established with PHH in connection with the distribution of that business.

Real Estate Services Businesses. Realogy Corporation, which holds the assets and liabilities associated with the former Real Estate Services businesses, is one of the preeminent providers of real estate and relocation services in the world. Realogy is a franchisor of five of the most recognized brands in the real estate industry; owns and operates a full-service real estate brokerage business; offers a broad range of employee relocation services; and offers title and settlement services, assisting with the closing of real estate transactions. In the first quarter of 2006 (prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation), we changed the name of our Real Estate Services segment to Realogy.

Hospitality Services and Timeshare Resorts Businesses. Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, which holds the assets and liabilities associated with the former Hospitality Services and Timeshare Resorts businesses, is one

 

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of the preeminent providers of hospitality products and services in the world. Wyndham franchises hotels and provides property management services; provides vacation exchange products and services to developers, managers and owners of intervals of vacation ownership interests and markets vacation rental properties; and markets and sells vacation ownership interests and provides consumer financing in connection with the purchase by individuals of vacation ownership interests.

Both Realogy and Wyndham were distributed to our stockholders on July 31, 2006 as part of the Cendant Separation through a pro rata dividend of all of the common stock of each company to Cendant stockholders at the close of business on the record date of the distributions.

Travel Distribution Services Businesses. Travelport, which holds the assets and liabilities associated with the former Travel Distribution Services businesses, provides a highly effective worldwide system for the distribution of travel and travel-related products and services. Travelport focuses on electronic travel distribution services that connect travel suppliers to travel agencies, and it owns and operates several industry-leading online travel agencies. On August 23, 2006, we completed the sale of Travelport.

FINANCIAL DATA OF SEGMENTS AND GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

Financial data for our segments and geographic areas are reported in Note 21 — Segment Information to our Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.

REGULATION

We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those relating to taxing and licensing of vehicles, franchising, consumer credit, environmental protection, insurance, privacy and labor matters.

Environmental

The principal environmental regulatory requirements applicable to our vehicle rental operations relate to the ownership or use of tanks for the storage of petroleum products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel and waste oils; the treatment or discharge of waste waters; and the generation, storage, transportation and off-site treatment or disposal of solid or liquid wastes. We operate approximately 440 Avis and Budget locations at which petroleum products are stored in underground or above ground tanks. We have instituted an environmental compliance program designed to ensure that these tanks are in compliance with applicable technical and operational requirements, including the replacement and upgrade of underground tanks to comply with the December 1998 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency upgrade mandate and periodic testing and leak monitoring of underground storage tanks. We believe that the locations where we currently operate are in compliance, in all material respects, with such regulatory requirements.

We may also be subject to requirements related to the remediation of, or the liability for remediation of, substances that have been released into the environment at properties owned or operated by us or at properties to which we send substances for treatment or disposal. Such remediation requirements may be imposed without regard to fault and liability for environmental remediation can be substantial.

We may be eligible for reimbursement or payment of remediation costs associated with future releases from regulated underground storage tanks and have established funds to assist in the payment of remediation costs for releases from certain registered underground tanks. Subject to certain deductibles, the availability of funds, compliance status of the tanks and the nature of the release, these tank funds may be available to us for use in remediating future releases from our tank systems.

 

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Loss damage waivers

A traditional revenue source for the vehicle rental industry has been the sale of loss damage waivers, by which rental companies agree to relieve a customer from financial responsibility arising from vehicle damage incurred during the rental period if there has been no breach of the rental agreement. Approximately 4% of our revenue during 2006 was generated by the sale of loss damage waivers. To date, 24 states have enacted legislation which requires disclosure to each customer at the time of rental that damage to the rented vehicle may be covered by the customer’s personal automobile insurance and that loss damage waivers may not be necessary. In addition, New York permits the sale of loss damage waivers at a capped rate per day based on the vehicle manufacturer’s suggested retail price. Illinois, Nevada and California have similar statutes, which establish the daily rate that can be charged for loss damage waivers.

Insurance

As a result of our reinsurance of the optional insurance coverages that we offer through unaffiliated third party insurance companies as well as other insurance obligations, we are subject to regulation under the insurance statutes, including insurance holding company statutes, of the jurisdictions in which our insurance company subsidiaries are domiciled. These regulations vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but generally require insurance holding companies and insurers that are subsidiaries of insurance holding companies to register and file certain reports, including information concerning their capital structure, ownership, financial condition and general business operations with the regulatory authority of the applicable jurisdiction, and require prior regulatory agency approval of changes in control of an insurer and intra-corporate transfers of assets within the holding company structure. Such insurance statutes may also require that we obtain limited licenses to sell optional insurance coverage to our customers at the time of rental.

Franchise regulation

The sale of franchises is regulated by various state laws, as well as by the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”). The FTC requires that franchisors make extensive disclosure to prospective franchisees but does not require registration. A number of states require registration or disclosure in connection with franchise offers and sales. In addition, several states have “franchise relationship laws” or “business opportunity laws” that limit the ability of the franchisor to terminate franchise agreements or to withhold consent to the renewal or transfer of these agreements. Although our franchising operations have not been materially adversely affected by such existing regulations, we cannot predict the effect of any future federal, state or local legislation or regulation.

Privacy

Laws in some countries and jurisdictions limit the types of information we may collect about individuals with whom we deal or propose to deal, as well as how we collect, retain and use the information that we are permitted to collect. The centralized nature of our information systems requires the routine flow of information about customers and potential customers across national borders, particularly into the United States. If this flow of information were to become illegal, or subject to onerous restrictions, our ability to serve our customers could be seriously impaired for an extended period of time.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2006, we employed approximately 30,000 employees, of which approximately 11,000 people were employed on a part-time basis. Approximately 27% of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. We believe our employee relations are satisfactory. We have never experienced a large-scale work stoppage.

 

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PROPERTIES

Our principal executive offices are located at leased offices at 6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054 pursuant to a lease expiring in 2023. Additional corporate functions are also conducted at leased offices at 10 Sylvan Way and One Campus Drive in Parsippany, New Jersey pursuant to leases expiring in 2011 and 2007, respectively. We also own a facility in Virginia Beach, Virginia, which serves as a satellite administrative facility for our car rental operations. Office space is also leased in Orlando, Florida; Englewood, Colorado; Wichita Falls, Texas; Tulsa, Oklahoma; and Fredericton, Canada pursuant to leases expiring in 2007, 2010, 2010, 2010, and 2011, respectively. These locations primarily provide operational services for both brands, including call center operations. The Budget office at Redding, California was closed in 2005 and is currently vacant and is subject to a lease expiring in 2011. In addition, there are approximately 20 other leased office locations in the United States for administrative activities, regional sales and operations activities.

We lease or have vehicle rental concessions for both the Avis and Budget brands at locations throughout the world. Avis operates approximately 750 locations in the United States and approximately 310 locations outside the United States. Of those locations, approximately 230 in the United States and approximately 120 outside the United States are at airports. Budget operates at approximately 590 locations in the United States of which approximately 140 are at airports. Budget also operates at approximately 180 locations outside the United States of which approximately 60 are at airports. Typically, an airport receives a percentage of vehicle rental revenue, with a guaranteed minimum. Because there is a limit to the number of vehicle rental locations in an airport, vehicle rental companies frequently bid for the available locations, usually on the basis of the size of the guaranteed minimums.

We believe that our properties are sufficient to meet our present needs and we do not anticipate any difficulty in securing additional space, as needed, on acceptable terms.

LITIGATION

Vehicle Rental Business

We, along with our subsidiaries, are involved, from time to time, in legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including the cases described below.

On August 8, 2006, Ludwig v. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. and Farrell v. Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. were commenced in the Superior Court of California in and for Los Angeles on behalf of plaintiffs and all others similarly situated claiming violations of California Civil Code Section 1936 and unlawful, unfair or fraudulent business practices under California Business and Professions Code Section 17203. In both cases, plaintiffs seek class certification, general and compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees and seek that Avis and Budget, respectively, be enjoined from future conduct constituting violations of Civil Code Section 1936. Section 1936 of the California Civil Code establishes the additional daily rates which a rental car company may charge for the optional loss damage waiver product based on the manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of the vehicle in 2002 with Consumer Price Index increases to the MSRP commencing January 1, 2003. Plaintiffs contend that the amount of the daily charge imposed for certain classes of vehicles exceeds the amount set forth in the statute based on the vehicle cost. No class certification hearing has been scheduled or heard by the court.

Avis has been named as a defendant in two putative class actions (Esquivel v. Avis, commenced January 24, 2004 in the 214th Judicial District of Nueces County, Texas, and Stafford v. Avis, commenced February 16, 2005 in the District Court in and for Creek County, State of Oklahoma) and Budget has been named as a defendant in one putative class action (Ramon v. Budget, commenced April 21, 2006 in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey). Each case alleges that the Company’s use and collection of the fuel service charge (“FSC”), pursuant to its rental agreements, constitutes an illegal penalty and is therefore a breach of the rental agreements between the Company and the putative class members and is unconscionable under the relevant state Uniform Commercial Code. The cases assert other causes of action such as fraudulent misrepresentation, unjust

 

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enrichment, unfair trade practice under the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act, and violation of New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act. The putative class in each case comprises: in Esquivel, all Texas residents who were charged an FSC by Avis or its licensee in Texas after February 6, 2000; in Stafford, all persons who were charged an FSC by Avis, or alternatively, all Oklahoma residents who were charged an FSC by Avis; and in Ramon, all persons who were charged an FSC by Budget. In each case, the plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount of compensatory damages, with the return of all FSC paid or the difference between the FSC and the Company’s actual costs, disgorgement of unearned profits, attorneys’ fees and costs. In the Esquivel matter, discovery is ongoing and a hearing on the plaintiff’s motion for class certification that was scheduled for December 2006 has been adjourned and is likely to be rescheduled for April 2007. No class certification hearing has been scheduled or heard by the Court in the Stafford case. In February 2007, the Court granted our motion to dismiss the complaint in its entirety in the Ramon case, without prejudice.

On October 27, 2006, plaintiffs Giuseppe Demarte and Mona Self filed a complaint against Budget Truck Rental, LLC (“BTR”) in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Los Angeles. The complaint alleges causes of action for unlawful business practices in violation of California Business & Professions Code Section 17200, et seq., and conversion, relating to BTR’s refueling practices and procedures. The complaint is asserted as a putative class action on behalf of “all persons who, within the four years preceding the filing of the Complaint, have entered into a truck rental agreement with Budget Truck Rental in California that provided for a refueling fee and who paid that fee, or have paid for fuel in connection with that rental agreement based on the amount of fuel measured by the rented truck’s fuel gauge, or have returned the rented truck to Budget with more fuel in the tank than at the initiation of the rental.” On December 29, 2006, BTR filed an answer to plaintiffs’ complaint. On March 6, 2007, the Court conducted a case management conference, at which time the Court set a deadline of July 5, 2007 for the parties to complete a private mediation. The Court also scheduled a final status conference for October 18, 2007, and set a trial date of October 29, 2007.

Corporate Litigation

Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement dated as of July 27, 2006 among the Company, Realogy Corporation, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and Travelport, Realogy has assumed 62.5% and Wyndham Worldwide has assumed 37.5% of certain contingent and other corporate liabilities (and related costs and expenses) of the Company or its subsidiaries which are not primarily related to any of the respective businesses of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide, Travelport and/or the Company’s vehicle rental operations, in each case incurred or allegedly incurred on or prior to the date of the separation of Travelport from the Company. Such litigation includes the litigation described below.

After the April 15, 1998 announcement of the discovery of accounting irregularities in the former CUC International, Inc. (“CUC”) business units, and prior to the filing of this prospectus, approximately 70 lawsuits claiming to be class actions and other proceedings were commenced against the Company and other defendants, of which a number of lawsuits have been settled. Approximately five lawsuits remain unresolved in addition to the matter described below.

In Re Cendant Corporation Litigation, Master File No. 98-1664 (WHW) (D.N.J.) (the “Securities Action”), is a consolidated class action brought on behalf of all persons who acquired securities of Cendant and CUC, except PRIDES securities, between May 31, 1995 and August 28, 1998. Named as defendants are the Company; 28 current and former officers and directors of Cendant, CUC and HFS Incorporated; and Ernst & Young LLP, CUC’s former independent accounting firm.

The Amended and Consolidated Class Action Complaint in the Securities Action alleges that, among other things, the lead plaintiffs and members of the class were damaged when they acquired securities of Cendant and CUC because, as a result of accounting irregularities, Cendant’s and CUC’s previously issued financial statements were materially false and misleading, and the allegedly false and misleading financial statements caused the prices of Cendant’s and CUC’s securities to be inflated artificially.

On December 7, 1999, we announced that we had reached an agreement to settle claims made by class members in the Securities Action for approximately $2,850 million in cash plus 50 percent of any net recovery

 

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we receive from Ernst & Young as a result of our cross-claims against Ernst & Young as described below. This settlement received all necessary court approvals and was fully funded on May 24, 2002.

On January 25, 1999, we asserted cross-claims against Ernst & Young that alleged that Ernst & Young failed to follow professional standards to discover and recklessly disregarded the accounting irregularities and is therefore liable to us for damages in unspecified amounts. The cross-claims assert claims for breaches of Ernst & Young’s audit agreements with us, negligence, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud and contribution. On July 18, 2000, we filed amended cross-claims against Ernst & Young asserting the same claims.

On March 26, 1999, Ernst & Young filed cross-claims against us and certain of our present and former officers and directors that alleged that any failure by Ernst & Young to discover the accounting irregularities was caused by misrepresentations and omissions made to Ernst & Young in the course of its audits and other reviews of our financial statements. Ernst & Young’s cross-claims assert claims for breach of contract, fraud, fraudulent inducement, negligent misrepresentation and contribution. Damages in unspecified amounts are sought for the costs to Ernst & Young associated with defending the various shareholder lawsuits, lost business it claims is attributable to Ernst & Young’s association with us, and for harm to Ernst & Young’s reputation. On June 4, 2001, Ernst & Young filed amended cross-claims against us asserting the same claims.

Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport have assumed under the Separation Agreement certain contingent and other corporate liabilities (and related costs and expenses), which are primarily related to each of their respective businesses.

 

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MANAGEMENT

The following presents information with respect to Avis Budget Group’s directors and executive officers, as of December 31, 2006. Directors serve for a term of one year expiring at the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified. All executive officers are appointed at the annual meeting or interim meetings of the Board of Directors of the Company. Each executive officer is appointed by the Board to hold office until his or her successor is duly appointed and qualified.

Directors and Executive Officers

 

Name

   Age   

Title

Ronald L. Nelson

   54    Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director

F. Robert Salerno

   55    President, Chief Operating Officer and Director

Leonard S. Coleman

   58    Presiding Director, Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee

Sheli Z. Rosenberg

   65    Director; Chairman of the Compensation Committee

Stender E. Sweeney

   68    Director; Chairman of the Audit Committee

Mary C. Choksi

   56    Director

Martin L. Edelman

   65    Director

Lynn Krominga

   56    Director

David B. Wyshner

   39    Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

John T. McClain

   45    Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Mark J. Servodidio

   41    Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer

W. Scott Deaver

   55    Executive Vice President, Strategy

Larry De Shon

   47    Executive Vice President of Operations

Karen C. Sclafani

   55    Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Patric T. Siniscalchi

   57    Executive Vice President and General Manager, International Operations

Ronald L. Nelson

Mr. Nelson has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since August 2006 and Director since April 2003. Mr. Nelson was Chief Financial Officer from May 2003 until August 2006 and President from October 2004 to August 2006. Mr. Nelson was also Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Vehicle Rental business from January 2006 to August 2006. From December 2005 to April 2006, Mr. Nelson was Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Travel Distribution Division. From April 2003 to May 2003, Mr. Nelson was Senior Executive Vice President, Finance. From November 1994 until March 2003, Mr. Nelson was Co-Chief Operating Officer of DreamWorks SKG. Prior thereto, he was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a Director at Paramount Communications, Inc., formerly Gulf & Western Industries, Inc.

F. Robert Salerno

Mr. Salerno has been President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the Company since August 2006. Mr. Salerno has been Chief Executive Officer of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC since April 2004. He was previously President and Chief Operating Officer of Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc. from November 2002 until April 2004 and was President and Chief Operating Officer of Avis from 1996 through November 2002. In 1995, he was named Executive Vice President of Operations and in July 1990, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Avis.

Leonard S. Coleman

Mr. Coleman has been a Director since December 1997, Presiding Director at executive sessions of the Board since February 2003 and Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee since August 2006. Mr. Coleman was a Director of HFS from April 1997 until December 1997. From 1999 to December 2005,

 

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Mr. Coleman was a Senior Advisor to Major League Baseball. Mr. Coleman was President of The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs from 1994 to 1999, having previously served since 1992 as Executive Director, Market Development of Major League Baseball. Mr. Coleman is a Director of the following corporations which file reports pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”): Omnicom Group Inc., H.J. Heinz Company, Churchill Downs Inc. and Electronic Arts Inc.

Sheli Z. Rosenberg

Ms. Rosenberg has been a Director since April 2000 and Chairman of the Compensation Committee since August 2006. From January 2000 to September 2003, Ms. Rosenberg served as Vice Chairwoman of Equity Group Investments, Inc., a privately held investment company. From October 1994 to December 1999, Ms. Rosenberg was President and Chief Executive Officer of Equity Group Investments, Inc. Ms. Rosenberg serves as a Director of the following companies which file reports pursuant to the Exchange Act: CVS Corporation, Equity Life Style Properties, Inc., Equity Residential Properties Trust and Ventas, Inc.

Stender E. Sweeney

Mr. Sweeney has been a Director and Chairman of the Audit Committee since August 2006. Mr. Sweeney has been a financial advisor and equity investor in several privately held enterprises since 1998. In 1997, Mr. Sweeney served in a senior financial and operating capacity for a joint venture between DreamWorks SKG and Pacific Data Images. From 1995 to 1996, Mr. Sweeney was the Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Vehicle Information Network, a database management and marketing company. From 1994 to 1995, Mr. Sweeney was the Chief Financial Officer and Principal of The Onyx Group, a shopping center development and management company. From 1968 to 1994, Mr. Sweeney served in various positions at The Times Mirror Company, the last eight years as Vice President, Finance. Mr. Sweeney serves on the board of the Payden & Rygel Investment Group, which files reports pursuant to the Exchange Act.

Mary C. Choksi

Ms. Choksi has been a Director since March 2007. Ms. Choksi has been Managing Director of Strategic Investment Partners, Inc. and Emerging Markets Investors Corporation (investment management firms) since 1987.

Martin L. Edelman

Mr. Edelman has been a Director since December 1997 and was a Director of HFS from November 1993 until December 1997. Mr. Edelman has been Of Counsel to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, a New York City law firm, since June 2000. Mr. Edelman was a partner with Battle Fowler, which merged with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, from 1972 through 1993 and was Of Counsel to Battle Fowler from 1994 until June 2000. Mr. Edelman also serves as a Director of the following corporations that file reports pursuant to the Exchange Act: Capital Trust, Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc and Realogy Corporation. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.”

Lynn Krominga

Ms. Krominga has been a Director since October 2006. Ms. Krominga is an attorney and business executive. Most recently, since 1999, Ms. Krominga has been a Consultant to private equity and venture capital firms and to start-up and early stage technology companies. From 1981-1999, Ms. Krominga held various senior executive and legal offices at Revlon, including President, Licensing Division from 1992-98. Prior to that, Ms. Krominga was an attorney at American Express and at Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton.

 

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David B. Wyshner

Mr. Wyshner has been Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since August 2006. Mr. Wyshner was Executive Vice President and Treasurer of the Company from January 2004 to August 2006. Mr. Wyshner was named Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer of the Company’s Travel Content Division, which included the Company’s vehicle rental business of Avis and Budget, in July 2005. From 1999 until January 2004, Mr. Wyshner was employed in various roles at the Company, including serving as Executive Vice President for Finance, Planning and Development. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Wyshner was a Vice President in Merrill Lynch & Co.’s investment banking division, specializing in corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions.

John T. McClain

Mr. McClain has been Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer since July 2006. Mr. McClain was Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller of the Company from September 1999 to July 2006. From May 1998 to September 1999, Mr. McClain was Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Sirius Satellite Radio. Previously, Mr. McClain was Assistant Controller and Director of Accounting of ITT Corporation. Prior to joining ITT Corporation, McClain was an audit manager with Arthur Andersen & Co.

Mark J. Servodidio

Mr. Servodidio has been Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resource Officer since April 2006. Mr. Servodidio was Executive Vice President, Human Resources for Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC from November 2002 to April 2006. He joined Avis in April 2001 as Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to joining Avis, Mr. Servodidio was with Kraft Foods, Inc. (formerly Nabisco) from 1996 to 2001 where he was most recently head of Human Resources for Nabisco’s sales and supply chain unit. Prior thereto, he served in various leadership roles at PepsiCo, Inc.

W. Scott Deaver

Mr. Deaver has been Executive Vice President, Strategy since September 2006. Over the past ten years, Mr. Deaver has served in a variety of roles with the Company and HFS. Mr. Deaver was Executive Vice President, Marketing for Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC from March 2001 to September 2006. He has also served as Chief Marketing Officer for move.com, an online real estate and home services portal launched by the Company, and as Senior Vice President of corporate marketing of the Company.

Larry De Shon

Mr. De Shon has been Executive Vice President of Operations since October 2006. From November 2002 to June, 2006, Mr. De Shon was Senior Vice President of airport operations at United Airlines. Mr. DeShon began his twenty eight year career with the United Airlines as a customer service representative and advanced to hold a number of positions of increasing responsibility during his tenure.

Karen C. Sclafani

Ms. Sclafani has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel since April 2006. Ms. Sclafani was Executive Vice President Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC from November 2002 to April 2006 and became Executive Vice President on April 3, 2006. Ms. Sclafani was previously Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Avis since August 1998. Prior to being appointed General Counsel, Ms. Sclafani served as Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and in various other capacities in Avis’ legal department. Before joining Avis, she was a corporate associate with the law firm Mudge, Rose, Guthrie and Alexander in New York City.

 

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Patric T. Siniscalchi

Mr. Siniscalchi has been Executive Vice President and General Manager, International Operations since August 2006. Mr. Siniscalchi was Senior Vice President, International Operations for Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC from November 2002 to August 2006. Mr. Siniscalchi joined Avis in 1971 and advanced to hold a number of positions of increasing responsibility during his tenure.

Director Independence

Each year, our Board of Directors reviews all commercial and charitable relationships of each director to evaluate such director’s independence pursuant to Rule 303A.2 of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) Listed Company Manual and our own director independence criteria, which can be accessed on our website at www.avisbudgetgroup.com. In conducting its review, the Board of Directors considers a number of factors, including the director’s and his or her immediate family members’ relationships with the Company and its subsidiaries, affiliates, executive officers and auditors; their relationships with foundations, universities and other non-profit organizations to which the Company has made a certain level of contributions during the past three years; and whether such director or his or her immediate family members have, during the past three years, been part of an “interlocking directorate” in which an executive officer of the Company served on the compensation (or equivalent) committee of another company that employs such director or his or her immediate family member as an executive officer.

After evaluating the factors described above, the Board of Directors has affirmatively determined that five of our current directors are independent under the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE and our own director independence criteria. Our independent directors are currently Leonard S. Coleman, Mary C. Choksi, Lynn Krominga, Sheli Z. Rosenberg and Stender E. Sweeney. In addition, prior to the Cendant Separation, the following former directors of Cendant Corporation who served as directors during the last fiscal year were independent during their respective tenures, based upon the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE and our own director independence criteria: Myra Biblowit, George Herrera, Louise MacBain, Cheryl Mills, Brian Mulroney, Robert Nederlander, Robert Pittman, Pauline Richards and Robert Smith.

In connection with its determination that Ms. Choksi is independent, the Board of Directors considered the relationship between Strategic Investment Partners, where Ms. Choksi is a Managing Director, and the clients of such firm that provide services to the Company. In connection with its determination that Mr. Mulroney was independent, the Board of Directors considered the fact that Mr. Mulroney was a Senior Partner of Ogilvy Renault, a Montreal-based law firm, and that Ogilvy Renault represented the Company in certain matters in 2006. Amounts paid by the Company to Ogilvy Renault in 2006 were less than $120,000 and constituted less than 1% of Ogilvy Renault’s gross revenues for such year.

We also maintain a Corporate Governance Committee, a Compensation Committee and an Audit Committee, and all of the directors serving on such committees are independent, based upon the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE and our own director independence criteria.

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

Compensation Philosophy

We believe that attracting, retaining and incentivizing the best possible management are critical to the success of our business. Our compensation philosophy reflects this belief. We seek to populate our management ranks, and particularly our executive-level positions, with persons with outstanding capabilities, strong commitment to our business and a drive to add value. Our compensation policies and practices are intended to reward individuals for the application of their capabilities for the benefit of our Company. We do this with an intense focus on performance, an awareness of competitive practices and competing alternatives for management talent, an understanding that there can be trade-offs among various objectives and unintended consequences due to factors outside of management’s control, and a belief that discretion and judgment are required to address compensation issues appropriately.

Background — Cendant Separation

During the course of 2006, our company underwent a transformation that included the disposition of former businesses that together represented approximately 70% of our revenue for 2005, as then reported. As a result, on August 23, 2006, following the consummation of the separation, nearly all of our executive officers, including our former Chief Executive Officer, Henry R. Silverman, ceased to provide services to our company in any capacity and new executive officers were appointed. In addition, only four of our then current directors continued to serve on our Board of Directors following completion of the separation and hence the Compensation Committee, which was comprised of Mr. Smith (Chairman) and Mses. Biblowit and Rosenberg (the “Cendant Compensation Committee”), was reconstituted and now consists of Mses. Rosenberg (Chair) and Krominga, and Mr. Coleman (the “Avis Budget Compensation Committee” or the “Compensation Committee”).

Due to the number of complex transactions and arrangements which were required to complete the Cendant Separation, our senior corporate management was required to assume significant additional responsibilities. These transactions and arrangements included the spin-offs of two large companies (Realogy and Wyndham), the sale of another large company (Travelport), numerous new financing transactions, amendments to existing financing arrangements, agreements governing relationships among the separated entities following the separation, transition services and tax sharing arrangements, and internal reorganizations. In connection with the completion of the Cendant Separation, certain members of Cendant’s senior management became part of senior management of Avis Budget, Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport, while others did not. In recognition of the commitment and focus necessary to complete the Cendant Separation and to transform our company from a real estate and travel services company to a pure-play vehicle rental services company, severance or retention payments were made to certain members of senior management (including certain of our named executive officers) and certain previously granted equity awards were canceled while others vested on an accelerated basis.

Given its size and complexity, Cendant had a distinct and separate executive compensation policy compared to Avis Budget’s policy, although the material elements and many of the objectives of the two policies are similar. As is generally the case with Avis Budget, the objectives of Cendant’s program included aligning the interests of executive officers with long-term interests of stockholders; providing highly-competitive levels of compensation conditioned, in large part, on the attainment of specific performance targets and/or stock price appreciation; and attracting, motivating and retaining excellent executive talent for the benefit of stockholders. The Cendant Compensation Committee recognized that by attracting and retaining outstanding management talent and by promoting a culture of energy, entrepreneurialism, competitiveness and dedication to facilitate the attainment of annual growth and profitability targets, the interests of Cendant and its stockholders were best served. The material elements of Cendant’s executive compensation program included base salary, annual profit sharing bonus and long-term equity incentive awards. Cendant from time to time engaged the services of compensation consultant Frederick W. Cook & Company to advise on market rates of compensation for similarly

 

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situated executive officers and to gain a deeper understanding of competition in local and global labor markets to assure that Cendant’s compensation was competitive and provided appropriate incentive and retention value. Frederick W. Cook & Company provided advice regarding our current CEO’s 2006 compensation and employment agreement. Avis Budget has engaged PayCraft Consulting as its compensation consultant as further discussed below.

Differences between Cendant and Avis Budget

The most significant difference between the Cendant and Avis Budget executive compensation policies is that Avis Budget targets a lower amount of total compensation for named executive officers compared to Cendant. This difference is driven largely by the competitive compensation levels at comparable companies, which have been selected based on the revenue size of Avis Budget rather than Cendant. In recognition of the transformation of Cendant, now Avis Budget, to a smaller and less complex entity, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee has taken measures to substantially reduce the aggregate amount of compensation to be paid to the Avis Budget named executive officers and directors compared to Cendant’s named executive officers and directors. For example:

 

   

base salary and target bonus ($1 million and 150% of base salary) for Avis Budget’s current Chief Executive Officer are approximately 70% and 88% lower, respectively, versus base salary and bonus paid to Cendant’s Chief Executive Officer for 2005 ($3.3 million and $12.3 million);

 

   

average base salaries for the other current Avis Budget Group named executive officers ($472,500) are approximately 38% lower than base salaries paid to Cendant’s other named executive officers in 2005 ($762,500);

 

   

the Avis Budget Compensation Committee has approved fewer perquisites and benefits to be offered to the Avis Budget named executive officers compared to those offered to the Cendant named executive officers prior to the separation; and

 

   

the Avis Budget Governance Committee approved decreases to director compensation following completion of the Cendant Separation, including a decrease in the annual retainer of approximately 22% compared to Cendant’s annual retainer.

We estimate that, in 2007, compensation for our five named executive officers and directors in the aggregate will represent less than one-half of one percent of our expenses.

Executive Compensation Program Objectives

As stated above, the objectives of the Avis Budget compensation program remain relatively unchanged from Cendant’s compensation program. The primary objectives of our executive compensation programs are to:

 

   

facilitate the attraction and retention of key executive talent critical to our long-term success,

 

   

tie a significant portion of executives’ compensation to the performance of our company, including both short- and long-term performance, and

 

   

align compensation with stockholder interests.

 

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Components of the Executive Compensation Program

The key components of our executive compensation program and their primary objectives are as follows:

 

Pay Component    Objectives

Base Salary

  

•        Primary reward for execution of job responsibilities:

 

•        Reflects the scope of job responsibilities

•        Reflects consistent, strong individual performance over time

•        Reflects competitive compensation compared to comparable companies

Annual Cash Incentives

  

•        Primary reward for annual results:

 

•        Company, department, and individual results

•        Measured against quantitative and qualitative goals; primarily tied to financial measures

•        Places a significant portion of named executive officers pay “at risk” based on annual results

Long-term Incentives (Equity)

  

•        Primary reward for long-term results:

 

•        Company stock price performance determines how much the executive can earn

•        Alignment with stockholder interests

•        Provides Avis Budget with a strong long-term retention strategy

Other Benefits/Perquisites

  

•        Competitive and industry-specific rewards:

 

•        Attract and retain top talent through industry-specific and competitive benefits and perquisites

Process for Determining Level and Mix of Executive Compensation

To meet our executive compensation objectives as outlined above, the target amount of total direct compensation (which is comprised of base salary, target annual cash incentives and target long-term incentives) and the amount of total direct compensation actually earned should be both competitive and consistent with company performance.

To ensure competitive target total direct compensation, we conduct an annual review of total direct compensation provided at companies of comparable revenue size. Data are obtained from several published national surveys and compiled by PayCraft Consulting, our compensation consultant. These surveys present compensation data for over 1,000 companies sized according to revenue, assets and number of employees. Based upon advice of our compensation consultant, we believe generally that revenue is the most appropriate measure by which to select comparable companies for purposes of benchmarking our target total direct compensation although, for certain positions, we also consider the size and complexity of our balance sheet.

Data for total cash compensation (which is limited to base salary and target annual cash incentives) and total direct compensation for senior executive positions are collected to benchmark total cash compensation and total direct compensation paid to our executives. In each case we target the 50th and 75th percentile, respectively. These data are also considered to develop the weighting for the different components of compensation. After reviewing survey data, we also consider other factors such as individual performance, particularly if that performance exceeds expectations, increased responsibilities or expanded position scope and our ability to replace the individual, to determine the appropriate target total direct compensation for each individual executive position. In establishing our perquisites and benefits and stock ownership guidelines, we considered, based upon

 

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advice of our compensation consultant, relevant data of a peer group, which for 2006 was comprised of approximately ten public companies of comparable revenue size in the car rental, airline, hospitality and specialty retail industries, because survey data do not typically provide detailed information with respect to these items. We have chosen this peer group because we believe that these companies operate in a like manner to Avis Budget, in most cases operate in the travel industry and in general compete for talent with the same skill set. At targeted levels of performance, as much as 80% of total direct compensation at the senior executive level is represented by variable pay (which consists of target annual cash incentives and target long-term incentives) so as to align compensation with stockholder value. The proportion of variable pay versus base salary, and therefore the amount of target total direct compensation at risk, varies by level in the organization. Where executives have the most opportunity to impact financial and operational performance of Avis Budget, a greater portion of total direct compensation is represented by variable pay, especially long-term incentives.

Overall, our outside consultant has determined that:

 

   

target total direct compensation is competitive;

 

   

base salaries are generally at the median of comparable companies;

 

   

target annual cash incentives are slightly above the median of comparable companies; and

 

   

target long-term incentives are between the median and the 75th percentile of comparable companies.

The variation from our targeted benchmarks is due to our desire to manage the dilutive effect of our long-term incentives on our outstanding shares by shifting a portion of total direct compensation from long-term compensation to annual cash incentives. Over time, we expect that our target annual cash incentives will be closer to the median of comparable companies than is currently the case and that our target long-term incentives will be closer to the 75th percentile.

Process for Determining Compensation Delivered and the Impact of Performance

Base Salaries

The salaries of named executive officers currently employed by us are reviewed on an annual basis as well as at the time of a promotion or other change in responsibility. Increases in salary are based on an evaluation of the individual’s performance against pre-established objectives. Merit increases, if warranted, typically occur in late March each year.

2006 Base Salary Decisions

Each of the five Avis Budget named executive officers who are currently employed received merit increases to their base salaries in 2006 and all of these named executive officers, other than our Chief Accounting Officer, received an increase to reflect either a change in position as a result of the Cendant Separation or the assumption of public company responsibilities.

2007 Base Salary Decisions

No merit increases are expected to base salaries in 2007 for our Chief Executive Officer; President; and Chief Financial Officer. A merit increase of 3.5% was awarded in the first quarter of 2007 for the other two Avis Budget named executive officers.

 

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Annual Incentive Awards

2006 Annual Incentive Decisions

Cendant Retention Program

In 2005, in connection with the Cendant Separation, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved implementation of certain retention programs in order to provide financial incentives for key employees to remain with Cendant through the separation and to assure Cendant’s continuing business operations during the separation process. These programs included both cash bonuses that would be paid to designated key employees so long as those employees remained employed until the completion of both of the Realogy and Wyndham distributions. Designated employees included those individuals who were expected to lose their jobs in connection with the Cendant Separation, but primarily included individuals whose position, duties and responsibilities were deemed critical to continuing business operations while at the same time incurring additional duties and responsibilities relating to separating the various companies.

Under this program, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved the payment of retention bonuses to certain of our named executive officers. In the case of our current Chief Executive Officer and our current Chief Financial Officer who were previously the President and Chief Financial Officer, and the Treasurer, respectively, of Cendant, in addition to ensuring their continued focus and attention during the separation process, these retention bonuses also represented compensation for assuming their additional Avis Budget responsibilities (in addition to their existing responsibilities) on or prior to January 1, 2006. In the case of our current Chief Executive Officer, the retention bonus also represented compensation for assuming additional responsibilities as interim chief executive officer of Cendant’s Travel Distribution business through May 2006 and entering into non-competition arrangements with the separated companies. As part of this retention program, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved revisions to the outstanding equity awards for all current employees as follows: (i) all outstanding equity awards that would vest subject to the attainment of “above-target” performance goals would terminate and (ii) all other outstanding equity awards would vest on August 15, 2006.

2006 Annual Incentive Awards

Cendant named executive officers were entitled to annual performance bonuses based upon the terms of their respective employment agreements, with bonus targets for each such officer, other than Cendant’s Chief Executive Officer, equal to 200% of earned base salary in the applicable fiscal year. Cendant’s Chief Executive Officer’s bonus target was based on a formula comprised of two components which were subject to Cendant’s attainment of performance goals relating to its average growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share and pre-tax income as defined in his employment agreement in effect prior to the separation.

Bonus payments for Cendant named executive officers, other than Cendant’s Chief Executive Officer, were subject to the approval of the Cendant Compensation Committee and based upon the performance of the Company and/or the applicable business units managed by the officer, as well as such other performance criteria determined by the Company in connection its overall strategic plans. Performance was measured against pre-established performance goals and the officer’s individual performance subjectively determined by Cendant’s Chief Executive Officer. Those officers who became executive officers solely following the Cendant Separation were generally entitled to annual performance bonuses on a similar basis, although the targets were lower.

In connection with this past practice and as a result of the Cendant Separation, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee discussed and approved in the first quarter of 2007 discretionary bonus payouts for the five Avis Budget named executive officers who are currently employed. These bonuses represent (i) approximately 25% of the 2006 annual incentive target for our current Chief Executive Officer (based on a 200% target prior to the separation and 150% following the separation) and (ii) 50% of the 2006 annual incentive target for each of our other Avis Budget named executive officers (calculated on a similar pro rated basis as for

 

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our Chief Executive Officer). In determining these discretionary bonus payouts, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee considered the 2006 performance of our vehicle rental business, the additional duties assumed by the Avis Budget named executive officers to establish Avis Budget as a stand-alone public vehicle rental company and the number of legacy issues that required attention following the completion of the separation, and for our Chief Executive Officer, compensation attributable to pre-separation services paid during 2006. For our President and Chief Operating Officer, this discretionary bonus represented the only bonus paid for his service in 2006.

2007 Annual Incentive Plan Decisions

Each of our currently active named executive officers is eligible to earn an annual performance incentive under the 2007 Management Incentive Plan (“2007 MIP”). In the first quarter of 2007, when the Board reviewed our business plan, the Compensation Committee reviewed and approved the financial criteria and targets required to achieve the targeted levels of incentive payout under the 2007 MIP. These financial criteria and targets are consistent with the criteria and targets used in setting the business plan for our domestic and international vehicle rental operations. At the same time, incentive targets were established by the Compensation Committee for each participant in the plan and expressed as a percentage of base salary earned.

Management provided the Compensation Committee with the financial criteria and targets used to determine the level of payouts under the 2007 MIP and management’s rationale as to why these targets are appropriate. The Compensation Committee reviewed the criteria and targets with our compensation consultant and management and approved the threshold, target and maximum levels of financial performance under the plan and the potential payouts at those levels of performance. The Compensation Committee and we believe these financial targets are rigorous but reasonably attainable. The threshold, target and maximum payout levels for each of our named executive officers are set forth below:

 

Executive

   Incentive Thresholds
(% of Base Salary Earned)
    Incentive Targets
(% of Base Salary Earned)
    Incentive Maximums
(% of Base Salary Earned)
 

Chief Executive Officer

   75 %   150 %   225 %

President and Chief Operating Officer

   50 %   100 %   150 %

Chief Financial Officer

   50 %   100 %   150 %

Chief Human Resource Officer

   37.5 %   75 %   112.5 %

Chief Accounting Officer

   22.5 %   45 %   67.5 %

Actual awards under the 2007 Management Incentive Plan are based on the following components, with the following weightings:

 

   

Pre-Tax Margin, which is defined as pre-tax income excluding any separation, restructuring or unusual items, divided by revenue (30%);

 

   

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is defined as pretax income, excluding any separation, restructuring or unusual items, plus gross interest expense divided by average stockholders’ equity plus corporate debt (30%);

 

   

Total Revenue (15%); and

 

   

Discretionary (25%).

By combining these measures, we believe the 2007 MIP emphasizes the importance of balancing growth and profitability. Each component of the 2007 MIP (other than the discretionary component) provides for a threshold payout of 50% (assuming minimum financial performance is attained) and a maximum target payout of 150%. The discretionary component allows for a payout of 0% to 150% and is based on the individual achievement of departmental and organizational objectives set by the Chief Executive Officer or by the Board in the case of the Chief Executive Officer.

 

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Long-term Incentive Plan

Introduction

The Long-term Incentive Plan is designed to link executive rewards with stockholder value over time as well as to promote long-term retention. Prior years’ grants have included stock-settled stock appreciation rights (“SSARs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and, prior to the Cendant Separation, stock options.

Annually, the Compensation Committee approves the total dollar amount of long-term incentives to be granted, individual grants to employees, and the type of equity to be granted. The following factors are reviewed each year to determine the appropriate type of equity to be granted: desired risk/reward ratio, retention risk, potential dilution from equity plans, projected expense and, as described above, practices at comparable companies.

2006 Long-term Incentive Decisions

On May 2, 2006, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved the grant of incentive awards to Avis Budget employees at the director level and above (other than our current Chief Executive Officer). Time-vesting Restricted Stock Units were chosen as the primary equity compensation vehicle because of their higher retentive value, recognizing the greater retention risk due to the uncertainty created by the Cendant Separation, and to provide the management team with a significant stake in the long-term future of Avis Budget. On May 2, 2006, the Cendant Compensation Committee also approved grants of performance-based incentive awards to our current President and our current Chief Financial Officer to be split equally between SSARs and performance-based RSUs and on June 26, 2006 the same performance-based incentive awards were approved for our current Chief Executive Officer. The performance-based RSUs will vest subject to attainment of pre-established financial performance goals, which are based on the compound annual growth rate in earnings before income taxes (75% weighting) and growth in off-airport revenue (25% weighting). Earnings before income taxes is defined to be income before income taxes from continuing operations, excluding separation costs, accounting changes and the impact of significant corporate transactions.

Vesting of these awards is as follows:

 

Type of Award

  

Executives Receiving Award

  

Vesting

Time-Based RSUs

   All named executive officers other than Chief Executive Officer    25% per year, subject to continued employment

Performance-Based RSUs

   Chief Executive Officer    50% on July 31, 2008 and two equal installments on July 31, 2009 and 2010, subject to attainment of pre-established performance goals

Performance-Based RSUs

  

President

Chief Financial Officer

   July 31, 2009, subject to attainment of pre-established performance goals

SSARS

   Chief Executive Officer    25% per year, subject to continued employment

SSARS

  

President

Chief Financial Officer

   July 31, 2009, subject to continued employment

The awards described above represent the total equity awards granted by Avis Budget to any named executive officer in 2006. Cendant named executive officers who would not be employed with us following the separation did not receive an Avis Budget equity award in 2006.

In connection with valuing the grants of equity awards, it is our policy to use, as the grant or strike price for any stock-based compensation vehicle, the closing price of our stock on the date the Compensation Committee

 

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approves the equity grant except in circumstances where, upon the advice of counsel, our Compensation Committee determines that a separate date should be used, in which case the Compensation Committee, upon advice of counsel, shall determine that date. The Compensation Committee approves awards solely at pre-established quarterly meetings.

2007 Long-term Incentive Decisions

On January 31, 2007, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee approved a grant of incentive awards to Avis Budget employees at the director level and above. For our Chief Executive Officer, the award consists entirely of performance-based RSUs; for our President and our Chief Financial Officer, the award consists of 65% performance-based RSUs and 35% time-based RSUs; for our Chief Human Resource Officer, the award consists of 50% performance-based RSUs and 50% time-based RSUs; and for our Chief Accounting Officer, the award consists of 30% performance-based RSUs and 70% time-based RSUs. The performance-based RSUs will vest, subject to attainment of pre-established financial performance goals based on earnings before income taxes per share, EBIT return on capital and EBITDA margin attainment. These financial measures were selected based on the Company’s long-term strategy for profitability and margin enhancement. The time-based RSUs will vest ratably over four years, subject to the holders’ continued employment with us. The following number of shares were granted to our Chief Executive Officer, our President, our Chief Financial Officer, our Chief Human Resource Officer and our Chief Accounting Officer, respectively: 77,399, 98,685, 65,790, 32,895 and 11,610. In determining the amount of each award, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee considered our compensation philosophy discussed above, the additional duties assumed by the Avis Budget named executive officers to establish Avis Budget as a stand-alone public vehicle rental company and the number of legacy issues that required attention following the completion of the separation, and for our Chief Executive Officer, compensation attributable to pre-separation services paid during 2006.

Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines

Executive stock ownership guidelines for Cendant required senior officers to acquire and hold designated levels of Cendant common stock. Under these guidelines the named executive officers were required to own Cendant common stock with a value equal to six times base salary for the Chief Executive Officer and three times base salary for the other named executive officers by October 2007. The Avis Budget Compensation Committee reviewed these guidelines and adopted revised executive stock ownership guidelines in the first quarter of 2007 to continue Cendant’s policy of encouraging executives to acquire a significant level of direct ownership. The revised ownership guidelines are intended to be consistent with competitive practice, and realistic given the level of cash and equity compensation.

Under these revised guidelines, the Chief Executive Officer is required to retain 100%, and other named executive officers who report to the Chief Executive Officer are required to retain a minimum of 50% of the net shares (net of exercise price and taxes) upon the exercise of stock options or stock appreciation rights or the vesting of restricted stock awards until reaching specified ownership thresholds of four times base salary for our Chief Executive Officer, two times base salary for our President and our Chief Financial Officer and one times base salary for all other named executive officers who directly report to our Chief Executive Officer. Given the mandatory hold provision until thresholds are obtained, we have removed the deadline for achieving those thresholds. Stock ownership is defined to include stock owned by the executive directly (due to personal purchases of stock in the open market), stock owned indirectly through the Company’s savings plan, unrestricted (i.e., vested) stock awards or units, and the “in-the-money” value of vested stock options and stock appreciation rights. Following attainment of ownership thresholds our named executive officers will be required to hold 50% of the net shares obtained upon the vesting of any equity award for one year.

Employment and Change of Control Agreements; Severance Arrangements

For many years, Cendant had followed the practice of entering into a written employment agreement with its Chief Executive Officer and those who reported to him directly, including Cendant’s President and Chief Financial Officer. Consistent with this practice, we entered into an employment agreement with our current Chief

 

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Executive Officer; President; and Chief Financial Officer in 2006 in connection with the completion of the Cendant Separation. These agreements allow us, among other things, to obtain post-employment non-competition covenants from these executive officers. A detailed description of these employment agreements is set forth under the heading “Employment Agreements and Other Arrangements”.

We consider it essential to the best interests of our stockholders to foster the continued employment of key management personnel. Thus, we have also entered into severance agreements with the two Avis Budget named executive officers who do not have written employment agreements. In these agreements, the Company seeks to provide appropriate protections to members of management that are consistent with prevailing market practices.

The benefits that would be received by the Avis Budget named executive officers in the event of termination without cause or a change in control are set forth under the heading “Termination, Severance and Change of Control Arrangements”.

Perquisites and Benefits

Recognizing that Avis Budget Group is a smaller and less complex company than Cendant, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee has taken steps to ensure that the material elements of the Avis Budget compensation program are appropriate. In addition to lower target total direct compensation previously discussed, the Avis Budget Compensation Committee also made several changes to reduce the number of perquisites and benefits available to Avis Budget named executive officers compared to the Cendant named executive officers. Effective January 1, 2007, we have eliminated the executive life insurance benefit formerly provided to our Chief Executive Officer; the VIP medical expense reimbursement plan; and the medical expense reimbursement plan. In addition, we eliminated, effective upon completion of the Cendant Separation, the car and driver provided to our former Chief Executive Officer and reduced personal use of the company aircraft.

Therefore, as of January 1, 2007, our perquisites consist primarily of financial planning services, auto use and personal use of company aircraft services (limited to our Chief Executive Officer; our President; and our Chief Financial Officer). We will continue to review our compensation and benefit programs to ensure that we remain competitive with comparable companies and are able to attract and retain highly qualified senior executives.

Pre-and Post-Separation Compensation Tables

Named Executive Officers

Following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation information for 2006 is set forth for our named executive officers who are as follows:

 

   

Mr. Silverman, Cendant’s former Principal Executive Officer, who ceased to serve in any capacity with Avis Budget following the completion of the Cendant Separation. All amounts described below for Mr. Silverman represent compensation for his role as Chief Executive Officer of Cendant prior to the separation. For 2005, Cendant generated approximately $18 billion in revenue and until the separation operated significant real estate, hospitality and travel distribution businesses in addition to the vehicle rental business. All amounts described in the tables and disclosure that follow this Compensation Discussion and Analysis for Mr. Silverman also represent all of the obligations owing to Mr. Silverman under any arrangement with us.

 

   

Mr. Nelson, our Principal Executive Officer and Cendant’s former President and Principal Financial Officer. Mr. Nelson ceased to serve as Cendant’s Principal Financial Officer and became our Principal Executive Officer upon completion of the Separation.

 

   

Mr. Wyshner, our Principal Financial Officer, who prior to the Cendant Separation was Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Cendant.

 

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Messrs. Salerno, McClain and Servodidio, our three most highly compensated Avis Budget Group executive officers as of December 31, 2006 other than Messrs. Nelson and Wyshner.

 

   

Messrs. Buckman and Holmes, two additional individuals who served as executive officers during 2006, and ceased to serve in any capacity with Avis Budget following completion of the Cendant Separation. Their total 2006 compensation would otherwise have made them one of the three most highly compensated executives (other than Messrs. Silverman, Nelson and Wyshner) for 2006.

Compensation Information

The compensation information included following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis is presented on a combined basis for service attributable to both the periods during 2006 that preceded and followed the Cendant Separation. The tables set forth immediately below divide into pre-separation (i.e. Cendant) named executive officers and post-separation (i.e. Avis Budget) named executive officers. The tables also present compensation information for each named executive officer for service attributable to pre- and post-separation periods, as applicable. All of this compensation is further described below in the compensation tables following this Compensation Discussion and Analysis and is presented on a combined basis.

We believe it is important to provide this supplemental information to illustrate the portion of compensation presented that is attributable to services provided by each named executive officer (in such capacity) to Cendant, a real estate and travel services company with reported revenue of over $18 billion in 2005 and Avis Budget, a pure-play vehicle rental services company with reported revenue in 2006 of approximately $5.6 billion. We also believe it is important to provide this supplemental information given the different policies and Compensation Committee membership for Avis Budget and Cendant as described above at the beginning of this Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

Pre-Separation Compensation

 

Name and Principal Position

  Period   Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock
Awards
  Option
Awards
  Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
  All Other
Comp
($)
  Total
($)

Silverman, Henry R.
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cendant

  Pre-*
Separation
2006
  1,916,539   0   0   0   0   62,711,338   64,627,877

Nelson, Ronald L.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Avis Budget/Former President and Chief Financial Officer, Cendant

  Pre-
Separation
2006
  439,904   4,096,233   5,936,728   0   0   3,095,459   13,568,324

Buckman, James E.
Former Vice Chairman and General Counsel, Cendant

  Pre-
Separation
2006
  442,837   135,328   2,366,985   0   0   7,730,852   10,676,002

Holmes, Stephen P.
Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Travel Content Division, Cendant

  Pre-
Separation
2006
  439,904   80,128   3,579,431   0   0   1,599,108   5,698,571

* January 1, 2006–August 23, 2006

 

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Post Separation Compensation

 

Name and Principal Position

  Period   Salary
($)
  Bonus
($)
  Stock
Awards
  Option
Awards
  Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings
($)
  All Other
Comp
($)
  Total
($)

Mr. Nelson

  Post-*
Separation
2006
  423,077   395,434   444,444   400,000   0   69,959   1,732,914

Wyshner, David B.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

  Post-
Separation
2006
  222,115   245,673   435,897   102,564   0   46,861   1,053,110

Salerno, F. Robert
President & Chief Operating Officer

  Post-
Separation
2006
  296,154   330,435   705,128   205,128   4,314   56,762   1,597,921

McClain, John T.
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

  Post-
Separation
2006
  133,269   115,977   100,000   0   0   22,535   371,781

Servodidio, Mark
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer

  Post-
Separation
2006
  148,077   172,341   166,667   0   0   20,954   508,039

* August 23, 2006–December 31, 2006

 

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Summary Compensation Table

The following table summarizes the total compensation of all of our named executive officers for 2006.

 

Name and Principal
Position(a)

  Year   Salary
($)(b)
  Bonus
($)(c)
  Stock
Awards
($)(d)
  Option
Awards
($)(e)
  Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
 

Change in
Pension Value
and
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings

($)(f)

 

All Other
Comp

($)(g)

  Total
($)

Silverman, Henry R.
Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cendant

  2006   1,916,539   0   0   0   0   0   62,711,338   64,627,877

Nelson, Ronald L.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Avis Budget/Former President and Chief Financial Officer, Cendant

  2006   862,981   4,491,667   6,381,172   400,000   0   0   3,165,418   15,301,238

Wyshner, David B.
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

  2006   491,346   793,681   1,364,874   102,564   0   0   89,728   2,842,193

Salerno, F. Robert
President & Chief Operating Officer

  2006   660,871   330,435   1,961,443   205,128   0   10,353   90,778   3,259,008

McClain, John T.
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

  2006   313,154   315,977   574,246   0   0   0   48,539   1,251,916

Servodidio, Mark
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resource Officer

  2006   333,167   172,341   667,562   0   0   0   35,814   1,208,884

Buckman, James E.
Former Vice Chairman and General Counsel, Cendant

  2006   442,837   135,328   2,366,985   0   0   0   7,730,852   10,676,002

Holmes, Stephen P.
Former Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Travel Content Division, Cendant

  2006   439,904   80,128   3,579,431   0   0   0   1,599,108   5,698,571

(a) As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation, Mr. Nelson served as the President and Chief Financial Officer and a Director of Cendant and the other Avis Budget named executive officers served in various other capacities at Cendant and/or its vehicle rental business.
(b) Base salaries for 2007 were approved by the Avis Budget Compensation Committee in first quarter 2007 as follows: $1,000,000, $525,000, $700,000, $315,000 and $350,000 for Messrs. Nelson, Wyshner, Salerno, McClain and Servodidio, respectively, which represent no increase over salaries for such persons as of the date of the completion of the Cendant Separation, other than an increase of 3.5% for Messrs. McClain and Servodidio. Salary includes amounts deferred under the Cendant Corporation 2006 Deferred Compensation Plan as follows: Mr. Nelson, $51,779; Mr. Wyshner, $29,481; Mr. Salerno, $39,652; and Mr. McClain, $18,789. This plan was replaced with the Avis Budget Group, Inc. 2006 Deferred Compensation Plan following the Cendant Separation.
(c)

Bonus amounts include discretionary payouts as discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis. Bonus amounts for Mr. Nelson, Mr. Wyshner, Mr. Servodidio and Mr. McClain also include special bonuses for their roles in the execution of the transactions necessary to complete the Cendant Separation and the assumption of additional duties related to the vehicle rental business

 

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while continuing their Cendant responsibilities and, in Mr. Nelson’s case, acting as Chief Executive Officer of Travelport until May 2006. These bonuses totaled $4,000,000 for Mr. Nelson, $500,000 for Mr. Wyshner, $200,000 for Mr. McClain and $60,000 for Mr. Servodidio. Bonus amounts also include deferrals under the Cendant Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan as follows: Mr. Nelson, $197,717; Mr. Salerno, $19,826; Mr. Wyshner, $14,740; Mr. McClain, $3,959; and Mr. Servodidio, $10,340. The bonus amount also includes a special bonus of $96,233 for Mr. Nelson and $135,328 for Mr. Buckman and $80,128 for Mr. Holmes paid in the first quarter of 2006 under the Executive Officer Supplemental Life Insurance Program. This program has been eliminated, effective January 1, 2007. Bonus amounts also include a discretionary cash payment of $48,008 for Mr. Wyshner and $50,000 for Mr. McClain.

(d) Represents the amount expensed in 2006 in connection with stock awards under SFAS No. 123R. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 18 to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 1, 2007 (“2006 Form 10-K”).
(e) Represents the amount expensed in 2006 in connection with option awards under SFAS No. 123R. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 18 to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, included in our 2006 Form 10-K.
(f) For Mr. Salerno, the reported change in pension value during the year represents the sum of the increased value accumulated in the Avis Rent A Car System Pension Plan and the Avis Rent A Car System Retirement Equalization Benefit Plan.
(g) All Other Compensation includes the personal benefits and perquisites presented in the tables below.

2006 All Other Compensation Table

 

Name

  Year   Tax
Reimbursements
($)(a)
  Deferred
Compensation
Plan
Contributions
($)(b)
  Medical
Expense
Reimbursement
Plan ($)(c)
  Severance
and Other
Benefits
($)(d)
  Perquisites
($)(e)
  Total All
Other
Compensation
($)

Mr. Silverman

  2006   95   83,769   2,800   62,534,206   90,468   62,711,338

Mr. Nelson

  2006   13,074   75,505   4,800   3,000,000   72,039   3,165,418

Mr. Wyshner

  2006   12,762   44,221   720   N/A   32,025   89,728

Mr. Salerno

  2006   1,999   59,478   720   N/A   28,581   90,778

Mr. McClain

  2006   5,690   22,748   720   N/A   19,381   48,539

Mr. Servodidio

  2006   755   21,340   720   N/A   12,999   35,814

Mr. Buckman

  2006   12,941   26,394   4,800   7,635,195   51,522   7,730,852

Mr. Holmes

  2006   11,351   22,875   2,800   1,502,495   59,587   1,599,108

(a) Represents tax payments made on behalf of each named executive officer relating to the provision of financial services disclosed in footnote (b) to the 2006 Perquisites Table below for Mr. Nelson, $7,384; Mr. Salerno, $1,900; Mr. Wyshner, $1,619; Mr. McClain $644; Mr. Servodidio, $674; and Mr. Holmes, $3,663. Also includes tax payments relating to the car leases disclosed in footnote (e) to the 2006 Perquisites Table below for Mr. Nelson, $5,615; Mr. Wyshner, $11,076; Mr. McClain, $4,965; Mr. Buckman, $12,829 and Mr. Holmes $7,583. The total tax reimbursements for each of the named executive officers also include tax payments for nominal company gifts.
(b) Represents Company matching contributions to a non-qualified deferred compensation plan maintained by the Company for the benefit of certain of our officers selected by our Compensation Committee. Under this plan, participants are permitted to defer compensation under the terms of the plan as approved by the Compensation Committee. Amounts deferred by participants, as well as any matching contributions made by the Company, are contributed to a rabbi trust established for the purpose of holding plan assets. Participants may allocate deferrals to one or more deemed investments under the plan, which may include a deemed investment in the Company’s common stock. Matching contributions may be subject to such vesting provisions as determined from time to time; however, all of a participant’s accounts under this plan will become fully vested in the event of a change in control (as defined in the officer deferred compensation plan) or in the event that the participant’s service with us terminates as a result of death or disability. A participant in this plan may elect a single lump-sum payment of his or her account, or may elect payments over time; however, the participant’s entire account balance will be paid in a single lump sum following a change in control. For Mr. Servodidio, the defined contribution Plan match contributions include $11,000 of match under the qualified company-sponsored 401(K) saving plan.
(c) The Medical Expenses Reimbursement Plan (MERP) is an employer plan that reimburses a select group of executives for medical expenses related to an annual physical examination, up to a $750 annual maximum, directly from employer funds. For the 2006 plan year, Mr. Salerno, Mr. Wyshner, Mr. McClain and Mr. Servodidio were the named executive officers eligible for the MERP. Under the plan, premiums paid on behalf of Mr. Salerno ($720), Mr. Wyshner ($720), Mr. McClain ($720) and Mr. Servodidio ($720) totaled $2,880. The plan has been eliminated, effective January 1, 2007. The VIP Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (“VIP MERP”) is an employer plan that reimburses a select group of senior executives (and their dependents) for previously unreimbursed medical expenses, up to a $7,500 annual maximum, through a policy of health or accident insurance. For the 2006 plan year, Mr. Silverman, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Buckman and Mr. Holmes were the named executive officers eligible for the VIP MERP. Under the plan, premiums paid on behalf of Mr. Silverman ($2,800), Mr. Nelson ($4,800), Mr. Buckman ($4,800) and Mr. Holmes ($2,800) totaled $15,200. The plan has been eliminated effective January 1, 2007.
(d)

For Mr. Silverman, amount represents payments under his June 2006 Employment Agreement in connection with his termination with Cendant upon completion of the Cendant Separation as follows: a lump sum cash payment of $21,661,254, which is an amount equal to

 

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the net present value of the product of (x) the sum of (1) his base salary plus (2) his annual bonus for 2005 multiplied by (y) the number of full and partial years remaining in the employment term under Mr. Silverman’s Cendant Employment Agreement through December 31, 2007; and a pro rata annual bonus for 2006 (based upon his bonus for the preceding fiscal year) in an amount of $6,600,000. In connection with a settlement with respect to split-dollar insurance policies maintained by Cendant on Mr. Silverman’s life, a payment of $14,570,158 was made to the insurance companies which was necessary to fund the policies. The settlement was designed to maintain the same overall cost to Cendant, on a present value basis, as compared to its costs under the existing split-dollar arrangements. In connection with this settlement, pursuant to the existing split-dollar arrangement, in January 2007, we made a payment to Mr. Silverman of $15,122,409, which is excluded from the amount as such payment represents the amount necessary for Mr. Silverman or his assignee to purchase the policies from us at that time and such amount was immediately returned to us as the purchase price of the policy. In settlement of our on-going obligation to make annual bonus payments to Mr. Silverman under the split-dollar insurance policies, such amount also includes a cash payment to Mr. Silverman in January 2007 of $19,202,794. We also paid $500,000 to reimburse Mr. Silverman for all legal fees incurred by him in connection with the settlement and the negotiation of an employment agreement with Realogy.

For Mr. Nelson, amount includes $3,000,000 paid pursuant to agreements between Mr. Nelson and Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport which contained non-competition covenants.

For Mr. Buckman, amount represents $7,625,000 in severance benefits under his employment agreement in effect prior to the Cendant Separation in connection with the termination of Mr. Buckman’s employment upon completion of the Cendant Separation and $10,195 in connection with a premium on a $5 million insurance policy.

For Mr. Holmes amount represents $2,495 in connection with a premium for a term life insurance policy and a bonus of $1,500,000 for his role in the execution of the transactions necessary to complete the Cendant Separation.

(e) Represents the 2006 perquisites presented in the table below.

2006 Perquisites Table

 

Name

   Year    Personal Use of
Company
Aircraft
($)(a)
   Financial
Services
($)(b)
   Car and/or Car
and Driver
($)(c)
   Charitable
Contributions
($)(d)
   Total 2006
Perquisites
($)(e)

Mr. Silverman

   2006    47,742    0    42,604    0    90,468

Mr. Nelson

   2006    32,137    10,000    19,780    10,000    72,039

Mr. Wyshner

   2006    0    9,250    22,603    N/A    32,025

Mr. Salerno

   2006    12,637    9,750    6,000    N/A    28,581

Mr. McClain

   2006    N/A    6,513    12,659    N/A    19,381

Mr. Servodidio

   2006    N/A    6,790    6,000    N/A    12,999

Mr. Buckman

   2006    32,789    0    18,611    N/A    51,522

Mr. Holmes

   2006    22,634    5,833    10,948    20,000    59,587

(a) Represents personal use of the Cendant company aircraft in the amount of $47,742 for Mr. Silverman, $32,137 for Mr. Nelson, $32,789 for Mr. Buckman and $22,634 for Mr. Holmes, calculated based on the incremental cost to the Company for fuel, trip-related maintenance, crew travel expenses, on-board catering, landing fees, trip-related hangar/parking costs and smaller variables costs. Since the aircraft was used primarily for business travel, fixed costs that do not change based on usage, such as pilots’ salaries, the purchase costs for the company aircraft, and the cost of maintenance not related to trips were not included.

After the Cendant Separation, Avis Budget replaced the company aircraft with leased jet services through NetJet. Under the revised Company Aircraft Policy, Mr. Nelson may use the NetJet services for personal use for a maximum of 16 hours per year. Our President and Chief Operating Officer and our Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer may also use the NetJet services for personal use, at the discretion of Mr. Nelson, for a maximum of 10 hours per year. The incremental cost of personal use of the NetJet services will be calculated based on the flight specific direct operating costs, including standard fuel, maintenance, catering, and landing fees, and miscellaneous fees such as variable fuel surcharge as applicable, international fees for travel outside the U.S., and a 7.5% Federal Excise Tax. Since the aircraft is used primarily for business travel, fixed costs that do not change based on usage, such as pilot salaries, training, hangaring, insurance, and services support will not be included. Only Mr. Salerno used the NetJet services in 2006.

(b) For Mr. Nelson and Mr. Holmes, represents reimbursement for financial services provided by an approved vendor up to a maximum annual reimbursement of $10,000. For the other named executive officers, represents the actual costs we incurred for financial services provided under the AYCO Financial Services program. These services include tax return preparation, financial planning and estate planning.
(c) Represents the cost of a company-provided car under a car lease program with our former PHH subsidiary, including the car lease, insurance, and standard maintenance or incremental cost to the Company for demonstration automobiles provided by our automobile vendors which may be used for business and personal use and are part of a vehicle evaluation program. For our former chief executive officer, also represents car and driver provided, however such perquisite is no longer provided.
(d) Represents discretionary matching contribution made by The Avis Budget Charitable Foundation.
(e) Also includes cost to the company for a nominal company gift.

 

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2006 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table

 

Name*

  Grant
Date
  Approval
Date
  Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
  Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive
Plan Awards
  All Other
Stock
Awards
Number
of Shares
of Stock
or Units
(#)(c)
  All Other
Option
Awards
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
(#)(d)
  Exercise
or Base
Price of
Options
Awards
($/SH)
  Grant
Date Fair
Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards
($)
      Threshold
($)(a)
  Target
($)(a)
  Maximum
($)(a)
  Threshold
(#)(b)
  Target
(#)(b)
  Maximum
(#)(b)
       

Mr. Nelson

  8/1/2006   6/26/06                 337,079   24.40   3,000,000
  8/1/2006   6/26/06   N/A   N/A   N/A   0   122,951   N/A         3,000,000

Mr. Wyshner

  8/1/2006   5/2/06                 54,348   24.40   500,000
  8/1/2006   5/2/06               81,967       2,000,000
  8/1/2006   5/2/06   N/A   N/A   N/A   0   20,492   N/A         500,000

Mr. Salerno

  8/1/2006   5/2/06                 108,696   24.40   1,000,000
  8/1/2006   5/2/06               122,951       3,000,000
  8/1/2006   5/2/06   N/A   N/A   N/A   0   40,984   N/A         1,000,000

Mr. McClain

  8/1/2006   5/2/06   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   24,590   N/A   N/A   600,000

Mr. Servodidio

  8/1/2006   5/2/06   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   N/A   40,984   N/A   N/A   1,000,000

* Messrs. Silverman, Buckman and Holmes did not receive any equity awards from us in 2006.
(a) A discussion of 2006 annual performance bonuses is included in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
(b) For Mr. Nelson vest one-half on July 31, 2008 and the other half in two equal installments on July 31, 2009 and 2010 and for Messrs. Salerno and Wyshner vest on July 31, 2009, subject to attainment of performance goals. For more information regarding these awards, including the applicable performance goals, please see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis — Long Term Incentive Plan — 2006 Long-Term Incentive Decisions.” The number of RSUs granted to each eligible employee was determined by dividing the award amount by the closing price of our stock on the date of grant, which was the first day of trading following the distributions of Realogy and Wyndham.
(c) Represents awards of time-vested RSUs which will vest in equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of May 2, 2006, subject to continued employment. The number of RSUs granted to each eligible employee was determined by dividing the award amount by the closing price of our stock on the date of grant, which was the first day of trading following the distributions of Realogy and Wyndham.
(d) Represents SSARs which for Mr. Nelson will vest in equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of July 31, 2006 subject to continued employment. The SSARs for Mr. Salerno and Mr. Wyshner will vest on July 31, 2009, subject to continued employment. Upon vesting each executive will have the right, until the seventh anniversary of the grant date, to receive an amount, in common stock, equal to the excess of the fair market value of a share of common stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the SSAR. Per the terms of the individual grant awards, the exercise price of the stock-settled stock appreciation rights was based on the closing price of the stock on the date of grant, which was the first day of trading following the distributions of Realogy and Wyndham.

 

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2006 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End Table

 

NAME

  OPTION AWARDS   STOCK AWARDS
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#) Exercisable(a)
  Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(#) Unexercisable(b)
  Equity Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercisable
Unearned
Options
(#)
  Options
Exercise
Price
($)(c)
  Options
Expiration
Date(d)
  Number of
Shares Or
Units of
Stock that
Have Not
Vested
(#)(e)
  Market
Value of
Shares Or
Units of
Stock that
Have Not
Vested
($)(f)
  Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares,
Units Or
Other
Rights
That Have
Not
Vested
(#)(g)
  Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Market Or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares, Units
Or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested
($)(g)

Mr. Silverman(h)

  105,077       28.771   4/30/2007        

Mr. Silverman

  395,965       14.1158   4/30/2007        

Mr. Silverman

  791,930       28.771   12/17/2007        

Mr. Silverman

  312,747       25.7141   4/21/2009        

Mr. Silverman

  312,747       31.792   1/13/2010        

Mr. Silverman

  625,494       13.5404   1/3/2011        

Mr. Nelson

                122,951   2,666,807

Mr. Nelson(i)

  104,249       18.8163   4/14/2013        

Mr. Nelson

    337,079     24.40   8/1/2013        

Mr. Wyshner

            81,967   1,777,864   20,492   444,471

Mr. Wyshner(j)

  15,637       26.2536   2/10/2009        

Mr. Wyshner

  11,467       31.792   1/13/2010        

Mr. Wyshner

  170       13.5404   1/3/2011        

Mr. Wyshner

  13,511       27.4044   1/22/2012        

Mr. Wyshner

  2,871       33.2593   6/3/2014        

Mr. Wyshner

  3,104       30.0385   4/26/2015        

Mr. Wyshner

    54,348     24.40   8/1/2013        

Mr. Salerno

            122,951   2,666,807   40,984   888,943

Mr. Salerno(k)

  18,244       18.845   3/1/2011        

Mr. Salerno

  36,487       27.4044   1/22/2012        

Mr. Salerno

    108,696     24.40   8/1/2013        

Mr. McClain(l)

  15,637       25.8040   9/27/2009        

Mr. McClain

  7,819       31.792   1/13/2010        

Mr. McClain

  1,433       13.5404   1/3/2011        

Mr. McClain

  7,506       27.4044   1/22/2012        

Mr. McClain

            24,590   533,357    

Mr. Servodidio

            40,984   888,943    

Mr. Servodidio(m)

  8,444       22.9938   4/19/2011        

Mr. Servodidio

  5,004       27.4044   1/22/2012        

Mr. Buckman(n)

  5,149       14.1158   4/30/2007        

Mr. Buckman

  37,742       14.1158   12/17/2007        

Mr. Buckman

  24,286       28.771   12/17/2007        

Mr. Buckman

  32,163       28.771   10/14/2008        

Mr. Buckman

  62,549       25.7141   4/21/2009        

Mr. Buckman

  52,515       31.792   1/13/2010        

Mr. Buckman

  104,249       13.5405   1/3/2011        

Mr. Buckman

  31,275       27.4044   1/22/2012        

Mr. Holmes(o)

  9,415       14.1158   4/30/2007        

Mr. Holmes

  35,136       14.1158   12/17/2007        

Mr. Holmes

  21,680       28.771   12/17/2007        

Mr. Holmes

  33,466       28.771   10/14/2008        

Mr. Holmes

  62,549       25.7141   4/21/2009        

Mr. Holmes

  52,515       31.792   1/13/2010        

Mr. Holmes

  104,249       13.5404   1/3/2011        

Mr. Holmes

  18,243       27.4044   1/22/2012        

 

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(a) Represents fully vested currently exercisable stock options. As a result of the Cendant Separation, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved the accelerated vesting of all outstanding stock options following the spin-off of Wyndham and Realogy.
(b) Represents SSARS which for Mr. Nelson will vest in equal installments on each of the first four anniversaries of July 31, 2006, subject to continued employment. The SSARS for Messrs. Salerno and Wyshner will vest on July 31, 2009, subject to continued employment. For additional information, please see footnote (d) of the 2006 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table for terms of these awards.
(c) Represents the fair-market value on the date of the grant as approved by the Cendant Compensation Committee. The original price was adjusted on July 31, the date of the Realogy and Wyndham spin-offs. The price was then subsequently adjusted in connection with the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of Avis Budget common stock.
(d) Represents the expiration date of the stock option grant, subject to continued employment with Avis Budget, Realogy or Wyndham, as applicable.
(e) Represents awards of time-vested RSUs. Terms of these awards are disclosed in footnote (c) to the 2006 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table.
(f) Values are based on the closing price of our common stock on December 29, 2006 of $21.69.
(g) Represents performance-based RSUs. For additional information, see footnote (b) to 2006 Grants of Plan-Based Awards Table. Values are based on the closing price of our common stock on December 29, 2006 of $21.69.
(h) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Silverman received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 262,691, 989,912, 1,979,824, 781,866, 781,867 and 1,563,734, with exercise prices of $31.61, $15.51, $31.61, $25.25, $34.93, $14.88, respectively, and expiration dates of April 30, 2007, April 30, 2007, December 17, 2007, April 21, 2009, January 13, 2010 and January 3, 2011, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 210,153, 791,929, 1,583,859, 625,493, 625,494 and 1,250,986, with exercise prices of $42.03, $20.62, $42.03, $37.56, $46.44, $19.78, respectively, and expiration dates of April 30, 2007, April 30, 2007, December 17, 2007, April 21, 2009, January 13, 2010 and January 3, 2011, respectively.
(i) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Nelson received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are 260,622, with an exercise price of $20.67, and an expiration date of April 14, 2013. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are 208,497, with an exercise price of $27.48, and an expiration date of April 14, 2013.
(j) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Wyshner received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 39,093, 28,668, 424, 33,776, 7,176, and 7,758, with exercise prices of $28.84, $34.93, $14.88, $30.11, $36.54, $33.00, respectively, and expiration dates of February 10, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011, January 22, 2012, June 3, 2014 and April 26, 2015, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 31,274, 22,934, 339, 27,021, 5,741, and 6,207, with exercise prices of $38.35, $46.44, $19.78, $40.03, $48.58, $43.88, respectively, and expiration dates of February 10, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011, January 22, 2012, June 3, 2014 and April 26, 2015, respectively.
(k) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Salerno received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 45,608 and 91,217, with exercise prices of $20.70 and 30.11, respectively, and expiration dates of March 1, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 36,487 and 72,974, with exercise prices of $27.53 and $40.03, respectively, and expiration dates of March 1, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively.
(l) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. McClain received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 39,093, 19,546, 3,583 and 18,764, with exercise prices of $28.35, $34.93, $14.88 and $30.11, respectively, and expiration dates of September 27, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 31,274, 15,637, 2,866 and 15,011, with exercise prices of $37.69, $46.44, $19.78 and $40.03, respectively, and expiration dates of September 27, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively.
(m) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Servodidio received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 21,110 and 12,509, with exercise prices of $25.26 and $30.11, respectively, and expiration dates of April 19, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 16,888 and 10,007, with exercise prices of $33.59 and 40.03, respectively, and expiration dates of April 19, 2011 and January 22, 2012, respectively.
(n) In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Buckman received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 12,871, 60,715, 94,354, 80,406, 156,373, 131,288, 260,622 and 78,186, with exercise prices of $15.51, $31.61, $15.51, $31.61,$28.25, $34.93, $14.88, $30.11, respectively, and expiration dates of April 30, 2007, December 17, 2007, December 17, 2007, October 14, 2008, April 21, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011, and January 22, 2012, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 10,297, 48,572, 75,483, 64,325, 125,098, 105,030, 208,498 and 62,549, with exercise prices of $20.62, $42.03, $20.62, $42.03, $37.56, $46.44, $19.78, and $40.03, respectively, and expiration dates of April 30, 2007, December 17, 2007, December 17, 2007, October 14, 2008, April 21, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011, and January 22, 2012, respectively.
(o)

In connection with the Cendant Separation, Mr. Holmes received Realogy and Wyndham stock options as follows, all of which are currently exercisable. The number of securities underlying unexercised Realogy options are: 54,200, 83,664, 87,839, 23,536, 156,373, 131,288, 260,622 and 45,608, with exercise prices of $31.61, $31.61, $15.51, $15.51, $28.25, $34.93, $14.88, $30.11, respectively, and expiration dates of December 17, 2007, October 14, 2008, December 17, 2007, April 30, 2007, April 21, 2009, January 13,

 

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2010, January 3, 2011, and January 22, 2012, respectively. The number of securities underlying unexercised Wyndham options are: 43,360, 66,931, 70,271, 18,829, 125,098, 105,030, 208,498, and 36,486, with exercise prices of $42.03, $42.03, $20.62, $20.62, $37.56, $46.44, $19.78, and $40.03, respectively, and expiration dates of December 17, 2007, October 14, 2008, December 17, 2007, April 30, 2007, April 21, 2009, January 13, 2010, January 3, 2011, and January 22, 2012, respectively.

2006 Option Exercises and Stock Vested Table

 

    Option Awards   Stock Awards

Name*

  Number of
Shares Acquired
on Exercise
(#)
    Value Realized
on Exercise
($)
  Number of
Avis Budget
Shares Acquired
on Vesting
(#)(a)
  Number of
Realogy Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)(b)
  Number of
Wyndham Shares
Acquired on
Vesting
(#)(c)
  Value Realized
on Vesting
($)(d)

Mr. Nelson

  —         —     26,767   66,918   53,534   3,465,006

Mr. Wyshner

  —         —     4,794   9,823   7,858   654,232

Mr. Salerno

  —         —     8,847   19,237   15,390   1,190,241

Mr. McClain

  —         —     3,336   7,260   5,808   448,722

Mr. Servodidio

  —         —     3,520   7,671   6,136   473,213

Mr. Buckman

  —         —     16,043   35,787   28,629   2,144,243

Mr. Holmes

  250,520 (e)   $ 2,003,516   24,080   54,197   43,357   3,210,747

* Mr. Silverman did not exercise any options or have any restricted stock units outstanding during 2006.
(a) In April 2003, each named executive officer (“NEO”) was granted time-vested restricted stock units relating to shares of Cendant Common Stock. Up to one-quarter of the units were to vest in each of the four successive years following the grant date. In addition, in April 2005 and April 2004, each NEO was granted performance-vesting restricted stock units relating to shares of Cendant Common Stock. Upon the vesting of a unit, the NEO was to become entitled to receive a share of Cendant Common Stock. Up to one-eighth of the units were to vest in each of the four successive years following the grant date as long as Cendant attained specific pre-established performance goals for each fiscal year. The performance goals for these units were to be based upon the “total unit growth” of the Cendant Common stock in relation to the average historic “total stockholder return” of the S&P 500 (“total unit growth” is comprised of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus cash flow generation). In addition, the other 4/8ths (or one-half) of the units could have vested at the end of the fourth year based upon the extent to which Cendant attained cumulative four year pre-established performance goals that were set based on the top-quartile average historic “total shareholder return” of the S&P 500. This half of the grant was considered “above target” and the first half of each grant considered “at target”. Upon the vesting of a unit the NEO was to become entitled to receive a share of Cendant Common Stock.

As a result of the Cendant Separation, the Cendant Compensation Committee approved the accelerated vesting of all “at target” grants for the 2004 and 2005 grants and the final tranche of the 2003 grant following the second spin-off. The Realogy and Wyndham distributions occurred on July 31, 2006 and the accelerated vesting occurred on August 15, 2006. All “above target” awards were canceled prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation. In addition, all accrued cash dividends accrued from the date of grant were paid in connection with such vesting.

As a result, Mr. Nelson received 19,970 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 19,970 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 6,797 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 9,063 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. Salerno received 3,994 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 3,994 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 2,549 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 3,399 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. Wyshner received 2,097 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 2,097 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 969 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 1,291 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. Servodidio received 1,598 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 1,598 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 1,020 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 1,359 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. McClain received 1,623 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 1,623 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 850 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 1,133 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. Buckman received 7,489 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 7,489 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 5,098 units relating to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 6,797 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Mr. Holmes received 12,481 units relating to his “at target” 2005 award and gave up the remaining 12,481 units related to the “above target” RSUs. Similarly he received 6,797 units related to his “at target” 2004 award and gave up the remaining 9,063 shares related to the “above-target” RSUs.

(b) Represents the number of shares of Realogy common stock acquired upon the vesting described in footnote (a) above.
(c) Represents the number of shares of Wyndham common stock acquired upon the vesting described in footnote (a) above,
(d) Represents the aggregate value of the shares of Avis Budget Group, Realogy and Wyndham described in footnotes (a), (b) and (c) above upon vesting.
(e) Represents shares vested without giving effect to the one-for-ten reverse stock split.

 

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2006 Pension Benefits Table

 

Name

 

Plan Name(a)

 

Number of Years of
Credited Service (#)(a)

 

Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefit ($)(a)

 

Payments During
Last Fiscal Year ($)

Mr. Salerno

  Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. Pension Plan   24 years, 7 months as of 12/31/06   285,850   —  

Mr. Salerno

  Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. Retirement Equalization Benefit Plan   24 years, 7 months as of 12/31/06   368,639   —  

(a) Avis froze its qualified and non-qualified defined benefit pension plans to new participation and future benefit accruals as of December 31, 1998. Mr. Salerno is the only Named Executive Office who participated in these plans. Prior to December 31, 1998 Mr. Salerno earned the right to receive certain benefits upon retirement at the retirement age of 65 or upon early retirement on or after age 55. For a discussion of the calculation of retirement benefits, please see Note 19 to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 included in our 2006 Form 10-K.

2006 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Table

 

Name

   Executive
Contributions
in Last FY
($)(a)
   Registrant
Contributions
in Last FY
($)(b)
   Aggregate
Earnings in
Last FY
($)(c)
    Aggregate
Withdrawals /
Distributions
($)(d)
   Aggregate
Balance at
Last FYE
($)(e)

Mr. Silverman

   83,769    83,769    207,215     —      —  

Mr. Nelson

   249,496    75,505    177,215     —      5,851,837

Mr. Salerno

   59,478    59,478    (3,896 )   —      536,628

Mr. Wyshner

   44,221    44,221    5,710     19,371    484,797

Mr. McClain

   22,748    22,748    5,234     —      414,336

Mr. Servodidio

   6,740    6,740    (93 )   —      81,896

Mr. Buckman

   26,394    26,394    (25,356 )   —      2,377,668

Mr. Holmes

   22,875    22,875    22,510     —      —  

(a) Amounts shown are included in the Salary and Bonus columns in the Summary Compensation Table as individually identified in footnotes (b) and (c) to the table. Under the deferred compensation plan, participants can elect to defer a maximum of 80% of base salary and 98% of annual bonus. The agreements between participants and the Company must provide that the deferrals under the plan are (1) irrevocable; (2) agreed to before the compensation is earned; and (3) for a specified length of time.
(b) Participant deferrals are matched dollar-for-dollar by the Company up to 6% of base salary and 6% of annual bonus.
(c) All participant deferrals and matching contributions are immediately vested and are held in a grantor trust. Under this arrangement, the Company takes no tax deduction, and the beneficiaries pay no tax on contributions to the trust until they start receiving their money. Although funds are potentially subject to the employer’s creditors, they are inaccessible to present and future management. Participants may allocate deferrals to one or more of a variety of investment options including Company stock.
(d) A participant in this plan may elect to receive payment in the form of a single lump sum or in annual installments over a period of up to 10 years; all account balances will be paid in a single lump sum upon change of control of the Company. In December 2002, Mr. Wyshner elected to have his 2003 plan year amounts distributed to him in five equal annual installments, beginning in January 2005.
(e) Total trust assets accumulated for all periods of plan participation through the end of 2006. The aggregate balance is the sum of all participant and registrant contributions and investment in earnings less any withdrawals or distributions. Amounts for Mr. Silverman and Mr. Holmes have been assumed by Realogy and Wyndham, respectively.

Employment Agreements and Other Arrangements

In connection with the Cendant Separation, we entered into agreements with Messrs. Silverman and Buckman. Mr. Silverman’s agreement sets forth the terms with respect to the severance payments described above in the Summary Compensation Table. We have no obligation to provide Mr. Silverman with post-separation benefits under his original employment agreement as such benefits were assumed by Realogy, and we believe we have satisfied all of our payment obligations to Mr. Silverman under his agreement. Mr. Buckman’s agreement provided

 

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for the payment of severance as described above in the Summary Compensation Table and in accordance with Mr. Buckman’s employment agreement with us. We are required to provide Mr. Buckman with post-separation benefits under his employment agreement. Mr. Holmes’s employment agreement with us was terminated and he entered into an agreement with Wyndham in connection with his role as Chief Executive Officer of Wyndham.

Each Avis Budget named executive officer is employed by us pursuant to a written agreement of employment or has a severance agreement.

Ronald L. Nelson

Mr. Nelson’s employment agreement has a term ending on the third anniversary of the effective date; provided, that such term will automatically extend for one additional year unless we or Mr. Nelson provides notice to the other party of non-renewal at least six months prior to such third anniversary. Pursuant to our by-laws, our Board of Directors may terminate Mr. Nelson’s employment at any time. Upon expiration of the employment agreement, Mr. Nelson will be an employee at will unless the agreement is renewed or a new agreement is executed.

In addition to providing for a minimum base salary of $1 million and employee benefit plans generally available to our executive officers, Mr. Nelson’s agreement provides for an annual incentive award with a target amount equal to 150% of his base salary, subject to attainment of performance goals, and grants of long-term incentive awards, upon such terms and conditions as determined by our Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. Mr. Nelson’s agreement provides that if his employment with us is terminated by us without “cause” or due to a “constructive discharge” (each term as defined in Mr. Nelson’s agreement), he will be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to 299% of the sum of his then-current base salary plus his then-current target annual bonus. In addition, in this event, all of Mr. Nelson’s then-outstanding equity awards will become fully vested (and any stock options and stock appreciation rights granted on or after the distribution date will remain exercisable until the earlier of three years following his termination of employment and the original expiration date of such awards).

Options granted prior to the separation remain exercisable in accordance with Mr. Nelson’s prior agreement with us. Mr. Nelson’s employment agreement also provides him and his dependents with medical benefits through his age 75. The employment agreement provides Mr. Nelson with the right to claim a constructive discharge if, among other things, he is not the Chief Executive Officer and our most senior executive officer, or does not report directly to the Board of Directors; we notify Mr. Nelson that we will not extend the term of the employment agreement for an additional fourth year or, following the expiration of the employment agreement, we do not offer to extend the agreement for a period of at least two but no more than four years on substantially similar terms; there occurs a “corporate transaction” (as defined in Mr. Nelson’s agreement); or we fail to nominate Mr. Nelson to be a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Nelson’s agreement provides for post-termination non-competition and non-solicitation covenants which will last for two years following Mr. Nelson’s employment with us. Mr. Nelson has a right pursuant to his employment agreement to be reimbursed from the company for any “golden parachute” excise tax, including taxes on any reimbursement, subject to limitations described in his employment agreement.

F. Robert Salerno

Mr. Salerno’s employment agreement has a term ending on the third anniversary of the effective date; provided that such term will automatically extend for one additional year unless we or Mr. Salerno provides notice to the other party of non-renewal at least six months prior to such third anniversary.

In addition to providing for a minimum base salary of $700,000 and employee benefit plans generally available to our executive officers, Mr. Salerno’s agreement provides for an annual incentive award with a target amount equal to 100% of his base salary, subject to attainment of performance goals, and grants of long-term

 

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incentive awards, upon such terms and conditions as determined by our Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. Mr. Salerno’s agreement provides that if his employment with us is terminated by us without “cause” or due to a “constructive discharge” (each term as defined in Mr. Salerno’s agreement), he will be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to 299% of the sum of his then-current base salary plus his then-current target annual bonus. In addition, in this event, all of Mr. Salerno’s then-outstanding equity awards will become fully vested (and any stock options and stock appreciation rights granted on or after July 28, 2006 will remain exercisable until the earlier of three years following his termination of employment and the original expiration date of such awards).

The employment agreement provides Mr. Salerno with the right to claim a constructive discharge if, among other things, he is not the Chief Executive Officer following a “corporate transaction” (as such term is defined in Mr. Salerno’s employment agreement). Mr. Salerno’s agreement will provide for post-termination non-competition and non-solicitation covenants which will last for two years following Mr. Salerno’s employment with us. Mr. Salerno has a right pursuant to his employment agreement to be reimbursed from the company for any “golden parachute” excise tax, including taxes on any reimbursement, subject to limitations described in his employment agreement.

David B. Wyshner

Mr. Wyshner’s employment agreement has a term ending on the third anniversary of the effective date; provided that such term will automatically extend for one additional year unless we or Mr. Wyshner provides notice to the other party of non-renewal at least six months prior to such third anniversary.

In addition to providing for a minimum base salary of $525,000 and employee benefit plans generally available to our executive officers, Mr. Wyshner’s agreement provides for an annual incentive award with a target amount equal to 100% of his base salary, subject to attainment of performance goals, and grants of long-term incentive awards, upon such terms and conditions as determined by our Board of Directors or Compensation Committee. Mr. Wyshner’s agreement provides that if his employment with us is terminated by us without “cause” or due to a “constructive discharge” (each term as defined in Mr. Wyshner’s agreement), he will be entitled to a lump sum payment equal to 299% of the sum of his then-current base salary plus his then-current target annual bonus. In addition, in this event, all of Mr. Wyshner’s then-outstanding equity awards will become fully vested (and any stock options and stock appreciation rights granted on or after July 28, 2006 will remain exercisable until the earlier of three years following his termination of employment and the original expiration date of such awards).

The employment agreement provides Mr. Wyshner with the right to claim a constructive discharge if, among other things, he is not the most senior financial officer of the Company or there occurs a “corporate transaction” (as such term is defined in Mr. Wyshner’s employment agreement). Mr. Wyshner’s agreement will provide for post-termination non-competition and non-solicitation covenants which will last for two years following Mr. Wyshner’s employment with us. Mr. Wyshner has a right pursuant to his employment agreement to be reimbursed from the company for any “golden parachute” excise tax, including taxes on any reimbursement, subject to limitations described in his employment agreement.

Mark Servodidio

Mr. Servodidio’s severance agreement provides that if his employment is terminated by us other than “for cause” (as defined in Mr. Servodidio’s severance agreement), disability or death, he will receive a lump-sum severance payout equal to 200% of his base salary plus target incentive bonus and perquisites to include car usage, financial planning and health coverage for a period of 24 months. Severance is subject to and contingent upon execution of a separation agreement containing a release of claims against the Company and non-competition covenants. The agreement also provides for a lump sum cash payment for the ratable portion of stock-based awards which would have been expensed in accordance with their original vesting schedule by the one-year anniversary of termination of employment.

 

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John T. McClain

Pursuant to an agreement with us, Mr. McClain is our Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and has additional responsibility for overseeing several functions associated with our legacy as the former parent company of Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport. Over time, it is likely that the scope of this position will diminish as legacy activities subside. In the event that the Company and Mr. McClain do not, between September 1, 2007 and December 31, 2007, identify mutually acceptable opportunities for Mr. McClain to take on new or additional responsibilities and/or continue handling existing responsibilities, or in the event that Mr. McClain is terminated without cause prior to December 31, 2007, Mr. McClain will be eligible to initiate severance with 30 days notice provided Mr. McClain executes an agreement and general release in a form acceptable to us.

Mr. McClain’s severance is comprised of (a) a lump-sum payment of two times current base salary plus the pro-rated portion of the annual target incentive award, (b) post-termination exercisability of stock options for three years, (c) a lump sum in cash for the ratable portion of Mr. McClain’s 2006 stock-based award, which would have been expensed in accordance with its original vesting schedule by the first anniversary of Mr. McClain’s termination of employment and (d) a lump sum in cash for the ratable portion of any subsequent stock-based award, which would have been expensed in accordance with its original vesting schedule by the date of Mr. McClain’s termination of employment. From and after the date of Mr. McClain’s termination of employment, we will provide Mr. McClain and his family continued coverage under our group health plans for a period of 12 months. This severance is not applicable if Mr. McClain is terminated for cause.

 

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Termination, Severance and Change of Control Arrangements

The table below shows the potential severance payments for each named executive officer. All payments are contingent on the executive’s termination of employment and the identified triggering events.

 

Name and Triggering Event(a)

   Lump Sum
Severance
Payment
($)(b)
   Accelerated
Vesting of
Stock-based
Awards
($)(c)
  

Continuation
of Benefits and
Perquisites

($)(d)

  

Excise Tax
and Gross-
Up

($)(e)

Mr. Nelson

           

Resignation or Termination by Company for Cause

   0    0    222,703   

Termination due to Death or Disability

   0    2,666,807    222,703   

Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   7,475,000    2,666,807    222,703   

Change of Control Transaction and Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   7,475,000    2,666,807    222,703    2,992,216

Mr. Wyshner

           

Resignation or Termination by Company for Cause

   0    0    0   

Termination due to Death or Disability

   0    1,926,021    70,512   

Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   3,139,000    1,926,021    70,512   

Change of Control Transaction and Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   3,139,000    2,222,336    70,512    0

Mr. Salerno

           

Resignation or Termination by Company for Cause

   0    0    0   

Termination due to Death or Disability

   0    2,963,122    59,908   

Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   4,186,000    2,963,122    59,908   

Change of Control Transaction and Termination by Company without Cause or due to Constructive Discharge

   4,186,000    3,555,750    59,908    0

Mr. Servodidio

           

Resignation or Termination by Company for Cause

   0    0    0   

Termination by Company without Cause

   1,225,000    222,236    36,791   

Change of Control Transaction and Termination by Company without Cause

   1,225,000    888,943    36,791    N/A

Mr. McClain

           

Resignation or Termination by Company for Cause

   0    0    0   

Termination by Company without Cause

   913,500    133,339    16,993   

Change of Control Transaction and Termination by Company without Cause

   913,500    533,357    16,993    N/A

(a) Messrs. Silverman, Buckman and Holmes are not entitled to any additional severance payments. “Without Cause Termination” and “Constructive Discharge” are defined in each individual agreement. Mr. Nelson’s agreement was filed as an exhibit to our 8-K filing on June 30, 2006. Agreements for Mr. Salerno and Mr. Wyshner were filed as exhibits to our 8-K filing on November 11, 2006. Agreements for Mr. McClain and Mr. Servodidio were filed as exhibits to our 2006 Form 10-K.
(b) The lump sum severance benefits were calculated based on each executive’s base salary and target annual incentive as of December 31, 2006 and a multiplier of 299% or 200% as per the terms of each agreement.
(c) The value of accelerated vesting of stock-based awards was calculated assuming vesting was accelerated as of December 31, 2006 and based on the closing price of our stock ($21.69) on December 29, 2006.
(d) For Mr. Nelson, reflects the continuation of benefit and perquisite plans he participates in as of December 31, 2006 until age 75. For the other named executive officers, other than Mr. McClain, reflects 24 months of continued health, dental and car benefits. For Mr. McClain reflects 12 months of continued health and dental benefits.
(e) Estimated assuming change of control transaction and termination of employment occurred on December 31, 2006 at a stock price of $21.69 and reflecting an assigned value attributable to Mr. Nelson’s future noncompetition obligation. We estimate that the amount would be reduced to zero if the same transaction were analyzed as occurring on January 1, 2007 rather than December 31, 2006.

 

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Director Compensation Table

The first table below shows the compensation provided to our current non-employee directors for 2006. The second table below shows the compensation provided during the first eight months of 2006 to our former non-employee directors who served as directors of Cendant during 2006 solely until completion of the separation.

Current Directors

 

Name*

  

Fees Earned
or Paid In
Cash for
Service
Prior to
Cendant
Separation

($)(a)

   Fees Earned
or Paid In
Cash for
Service
Following
Cendant
Separation
($)(a)
  

Stock
Awards
for Service
Prior to
Cendant
Separation

($)(b)

   Stock
Awards
for Service
Following
Cendant
Separation
($)(b)
   All Other
Comp
($)
    Total
($)

Coleman, Leonard S.

   79,184    27,083    47,492    102,083    7,330 (c)(d)   263,172

Edelman, Martin L.

   72,858    24,250    44,485    99,250    42,430 (c)   283,273

Rosenberg, Sheli Z.

   84,530    —      51,481    126,667    12,484 (c)(d)   275,162

Sweeney, Stender E.

   —      —      —      128,629    5,000 (d)   133,629

Krominga, Lynn

   —      12,157    —      87,157    —       99,314

* Mary Choksi did not serve as a director in 2006.

Former Directors

 

Name

   Fees Earned
or Paid In
Cash
($)(a)
   Stock
Awards
($)(b)
   All Other
Comp
($)
   

Total

($)

Biblowit, Myra J.

   72,932    43,742    1,208 (c)   117,882

Herrera, George

   68,764    41,247    —       110,011

MacBain, Louise T. Blouin

   66,688    39,991    —       106,679

Mills, Cheryl D.

   78,345    46,989    10,000 (d)   135,334

Mulroney, Brian

   28,000    84,000    30,007 (c)(d)   142,007

Nederlander, Robert E.

   72,943    43,738    146,735 (c)   263,416

Pittman, Robert W.

   26,667    84,000    12,947 (c)   123,614

Richards, Pauline D.E.

   79,192    47,485    —       126,677

Smith, Robert F.

   85,439    51,241    170,276 (c)(d)   306,956

(a) A full description of all fees paid to Avis Budget Group directors is provided below. The cash portion of fees paid represents: 50% of the annual retainer and 50% of committee chair and membership stipends together with the deferred cash payment described at the end of footnote (b) below.
(b)

The stock awards represent: 50% of the retainer and 50% of committee chair and membership stipends, which are paid quarterly in deferred Common Stock, and a new director grant awarded to the current directors upon completion of the Cendant Separation, in the case of Messrs. Coleman and Edelman and Ms. Rosenberg and on the first day of service for Mr. Sweeney and Ms. Krominga. Amounts set forth represent the amount expensed in 2006 under SFAS No. 123R. Assumptions used in the calculation of these amounts are included in Note 18 to our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 included in our 2006 Form 10-K. The number of shares of Common Stock to be received pursuant to the common stock portion of the retainer or any other compensation to be paid in the form of Common Stock is equal to the value of the compensation being paid in the form of Common Stock, divided by the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. Each share of deferred Common Stock entitles the Non-Employee Director to receive one share of Common Stock immediately following such director’s retirement or termination of service from the Board for any reason. The Non-Employee Directors may not sell or receive value from any shares of deferred Common Stock prior to such termination of service. Directors may elect to receive more than 50% of their retainer and stipends in deferred Common

 

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Stock. Ms. Rosenberg and Mr. Sweeney have elected as of August 23, 2006 to receive all of their compensation in deferred Common Stock. Messrs. Mulroney and Pittman made such election for all of 2006. Directors may be permitted to receive value from shares deferred in excess of 50% of their retainer and stipends. The stock portion of the final payment of fees to Cendant directors immediately prior to the Cendant Separation was made in the form of deferred cash for administrative purposes.

(c) Represents premiums for term life insurance coverage. Following completion of the Cendant Separation, the Company no longer provides this program.
(d) Represents discretionary matching contributions available through The Avis Budget Charitable Foundation (formerly known as The Cendant Charitable Foundation). For the former directors who received such contribution and Ms. Rosenberg, represents $10,000, and for Messrs. Sweeney and Coleman represents $5,000.

The table below shows the Director Compensation provided to non-employee directors prior to the completion of the Cendant Separation as members of the Cendant Board and Director Compensation provided for the members of the Avis Budget Board after completion of the Cendant Separation. While the Cendant Board reduced director compensation effective upon completion of the separation, after completing a competitive review of director compensation provided at companies of comparable size to Avis Budget in the vehicle rental and other industries, the Avis Budget Board further reduced such compensation and adopted the Director Compensation shown in the table below for 2007, retroactive to the completion of the separation (other than with respect to the vesting terms of the one-time new director grant).

 

      Annual Compensation
Prior to the Cendant
Separation($)(a)(b)
    Annual Compensation
Following the Cendant
Separation($)(a)(b)
 

Annual Director Retainer(c)

   160,000     125,000  

One-Time New Director Equity Grant(d)

   75,000     75,000  

Audit Committee Chair

   30,000     20,000  

Audit Committee Member

   20,000     10,000  

Compensation Committee Chair

   25,000     15,000  

Compensation Committee Member

   10,000     7,500  

Corporate Governance Committee Chair

   15,000     10,000  

Corporate Governance Committee Member

   8,000     5,000  

Executive Committee Member

   10,000     8,000  

Presiding Director Stipend

   20,000     20,000  
   Life Insurance (e)  

Other Benefits

   10,000 (f)   5,000 (f)

(a) Members of the Board of Directors who are also officers or employees of the Company or any of its subsidiaries do not receive compensation for serving as directors (other than travel-related expenses for meetings held outside of the Company’s headquarters).
(b) The committee chair stipends and all committee membership stipends are paid 50% in cash and 50% in deferred Common Stock. Directors may elect to receive more than 50% of such stipends in deferred Common Stock.
(c) The annual retainer is paid on a quarterly basis. The retainer is paid equally 50% in cash and 50% in shares of deferred Common Stock. A director may elect to receive the entire retainer in the form of deferred Common Stock. The number of shares of Common Stock to be received pursuant to the common stock portion of the retainer or any other compensation to be paid in the form of Common Stock is equal to the value of the compensation being paid in the form of Common Stock, divided by the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. Each share of deferred Common Stock entitles the Non-Employee Director to receive one share of Common Stock immediately following such Director’s retirement or termination of service from the Board for any reason. The Non-Employee Directors may not sell or receive value from any shares of deferred Common Stock prior to such termination of service.

 

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(d) The grant is to be made in the form of deferred Common Stock. The number of shares granted is equal to $75,000 divided by the fair market value of a share of Common Stock as of the close of business on the date of the grant. Persons serving as Non-Employee Directors at the time of the completion of the Cendant Separation received their grant as of the first trading day following completion of the Cendant Separation. Future grants will be provided to directors newly appointed to the Board. Effective as of January 1, 2007, grants awarded after January 1, 2007 will vest ratably over three years, or in the event of a change in control, but Directors may not sell or receive value from the shares until termination from the Board.
(e) The Company provided $100,000 of term life insurance coverage for each Non-Employee Director. In addition, the Company provided each director with the ability to obtain life insurance in the amount of $1 million on his or her life. Certain, but not all, directors participated in this program. Upon the death of such director while still in office, the Company would donate an aggregate of $1 million to one or more charitable organizations that such director served or supported. Following completion of the Cendant Separation, the Company no longer provides this program.
(f) Represents discretionary matching contributions available through The Avis Budget Charitable Foundation.

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

Our Compensation Committee is composed entirely of independent directors and administers the Company’s executive compensation policies and programs. Sheli Z. Rosenberg (Chairman) and Leonard Coleman and Lynn Krominga have served as members of our Compensation Committee since August 23, 2006. Lynn Krominga has served as a member of our Compensation Committee since January 30, 2007. From August 23, 2006 through January 30, 2007, Martin Edelman was also a member of the Compensation Committee. From January 1, 2006 through August 23, 2006, the Compensation Committee was comprised of Robert Smith (Chairman), Myra Biblowit and Ms. Rosenberg. None of such Directors were officers or employees of the Company or any of the Company’s subsidiaries or had any relationship requiring disclosure by the Company under Item 404 of the SEC’s Regulation S-K during 2006 or before, except for Mr. Edelman. Mr. Edelman is Of Counsel to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, a New York City law firm (successor to Battle Fowler). Paul, Hastings represented the Company in certain matters in 2006. It is expected that Paul, Hastings will continue to represent the Company in connection with certain matters from time to time in the future. Amounts paid by the Company to Paul, Hastings in 2006 constituted less than 1% of Paul, Hastings’ gross revenue for such year.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of Avis Budget Group, Inc. as of March 3, 2007 by (i) each person who is known by us to own beneficially more than 5% of Avis Budget Group’s Common Stock, (ii) each of Avis Budget Group’s directors and each of its executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table above, and (iii) all of its directors and current executive officers as a group. The information set forth on the following table also includes those shares of Avis Budget Group’s Common Stock beneficially owned by each of its former executive officers named in the Summary Compensation Table above. Avis Budget Group owns 100% of the equity interests of Avis Budget Operations, LLC, which in turn owns 100% of the equity interests of Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, which in turn owns 100% of the equity interests of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC. Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC owns 100% of the common stock of Avis Budget Finance, Inc., the co-issuer of the Exchange Notes.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

   Total Amount of
Shares Beneficially
Owned (1)
   Percent of
Common Stock
Owned (2)
   Of the Total
Number of Shares
Beneficially
Owned, Shares
which May be
Acquired within
60 days (3)

Principal Stockholders:

        

Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC(4)

   7,664,983    7.558    —  

Neuberger Berman Inc.(5)

   5,758,336    5.678    —  

Barclays Global Investors, N.A.(6)

   5,734,977    5.654    —  

Directors and Current Named Executive Officers:

        

Ronald L. Nelson(7)

   149,786    *    104,249

Leonard S. Coleman(8)

   46,160    *    46,160

Martin L. Edelman(9)

   38,817    *    38,517

Lynn Krominga(10)

   5,024    *    5,024

Sheli Z. Rosenberg(11)

   22,925    *    19,710

F. Robert Salerno(12)

   91,947    *    85,468

Stender E. Sweeney(13)

   7,376    *    7,276

Mary C. Choksi(14)

   203    *    203

John T. McClain

   41,283    *    38,542

Mark J. Servodidio

   25,848    *    23,694

David B. Wyshner

   70,687    *    67,251

All Directors and Current Executive Officers as a group (15 persons)

   557,829    *    488,776

Former Executive Officers who are Named Executive Officers:

        

Henry R. Silverman

   3,467,743    3.34    2,543,960

Stephen P. Holmes(15)

   395,402    *    337,253

James E. Buckman(16)

   329,912    *    307,037

* Amount represents less than 1% of outstanding Common Stock.
(1) Shares beneficially owned include direct and indirect ownership of shares, stock options and restricted stock units that are currently vested or will become vested within 60 days of March 3, 2007, including vested awards and deferred shares under a deferred compensation plan.
(2) Based on 101,419,861 shares of Common Stock outstanding on March 3, 2007.
(3) Includes Vested Awards and Deferred Shares.
(4)

Reflects beneficial ownership of 7,664,983 shares of Common Stock by Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC (“Hotchkis and Wiley”), as derived solely from information reported in a Schedule 13G under the Exchange Act filed by Hotchkis and Wiley with the SEC on February 14, 2007. Such Schedule

 

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13G indicates that Hotchkis and Wiley has sole voting power over 6,149,222 of the shares and no voting power over 1,515,761 of the shares. The principal business address for Hotchkis and Wiley Capital Management, LLC is 725 S. Figueroa Street, 39th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Information is based upon the assumption that Hotchkis and Wiley holds 7,664,983 shares of Common Stock as of March 3, 2007.

(5) Reflects beneficial ownership of 5,758,336 shares of Common Stock by Neuberger Berman Inc. and Neuberger Berman, LLC (together, “Neuberger Berman”), as derived solely from information reported in a Schedule 13G under the Exchange Act filed by Neuberger Berman with the SEC on February 13, 2007. Such Schedule 13G indicates that Neuberger Berman has sole voting power over 4,683,856 of the shares, shared voting power over 17,930 and no voting power over 1,056,550 of the shares. The principal business address for Neuberger Berman Inc. is 605 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10158. Information is based upon the assumption that Neuberger Berman holds 5,758,336 shares of Common Stock as of March 3, 2007.
(6) Reflects beneficial ownership of 5,734,977 shares of Common Stock by Barclays Global Investors, N.A. and its affiliated entities (“Barclays”), as derived solely from information reported in a Schedule 13G under the Exchange Act filed by Barclays with the SEC on January 23, 2007. Such Schedule 13G indicates that Barclays has sole voting power over 5,064,912 of the shares and no voting power over 670,065 of the shares. The principal business address for Barclays Global Investors, N.A. is 45 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA 94015. Information is based upon the assumption that Barclays holds 5,734,977 shares of Common Stock as of March 3, 2007.
(7) Includes 18,067 deferred shares.
(8) Includes 8,614 deferred shares.
(9) Includes 8,285 deferred shares.
(10) Represents deferred shares.
(11) Includes 9,457 deferred shares.
(12) Includes 3,648 deferred shares.
(13) Includes 7,276 deferred shares.
(14) Represents deferred shares.
(15) Includes 18,127 shares held in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan, 11,000 shares held by trust and 1,697 held by children.
(16) Includes 13,536 shares held in a non-qualified deferred compensation plan and 1,610 shares held by the James E. Buckman IRA.

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

Mr. Edelman is Of Counsel to Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, a New York City law firm (successor to Battle Fowler). Paul, Hastings represented us in certain matters in 2006, 2005 and 2004. It is expected that Paul, Hastings will continue to represent us in connection with certain Cendant contingent liability matters that are currently being handled by Paul, Hastings and certain other matters from time to time in the future related to our vehicle rental operations, however, we do not expect Paul, Hastings to be paid more than $120,000 per year for vehicle rental-related matters in the future. Amounts paid by us to Paul, Hastings in 2006, 2005 and 2004 constituted less than 1% of Paul, Hastings’ gross revenue for each such year.

Certain affiliates of Barclays Global Investors, N.A. (collectively, “Barclays”), a 5.7% stockholder of Avis Budget Group based on a Schedule 13G filed by Barclays in January 2007 and 101,419,861 shares of Avis Budget Group common stock outstanding on March 3, 2007, have performed, and may in the future perform, various commercial banking, investment banking and other financial advisory services for us for which they have received, and will receive, customary fees and expenses. Fees paid to Barclays by us in 2006, 2005 and 2004 were approximately $4.7 million, $5 million and $5.8 million, respectively, including interest and letter of credit fees paid to Barclays under our credit facilities.

Policy and Procedures with Respect to Related Person Transactions

The Company recognizes that transactions with related persons can present potential or actual conflicts of interest and create the appearance that Company decisions are based on considerations other than the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Accordingly, as a general matter, it is the Company’s preference to avoid such transactions. Nevertheless, the Company recognizes that there are situations in which transactions with related persons may be in, or may not be inconsistent with, the best interests of the Company and its stockholders. Therefore, the Company has adopted written procedures for the review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons. The Company’s policy has been approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee will review and may amend this policy from time to time. For the purposes of this policy, a "Related Person Transaction" is a transaction, arrangement or relationship (or any series of similar transactions, arrangements or relationships) in which the Company (including any of its subsidiaries) was, is or will be a participant, and in which any related person had, has or will have a direct or indirect interest.

Under our policy, Related Person Transactions that are identified as such prior to the consummation thereof or amendment thereto shall be consummated or amended only if proper notice of the facts and circumstances of such transaction has been given to the General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer and the Secretary of the Company. If such notice has been given, the Secretary will then assess whether the proposed transaction is a Related Person Transaction for purposes of the policy. If it is determined that the proposed transaction is a Related Person Transaction and the amount involved exceeds $120,000, the proposed Related Person Transaction will be submitted to the Audit Committee or, under certain circumstances, to the Chair of the Audit Committee (the "Chair"). The Audit Committee or the Chair will then consider all of the relevant facts and circumstances available to the Audit Committee or the Chair, provided that no member of the Audit Committee will participate in any review, consideration or approval of any Related Person Transaction with respect to which such member or any of his or her immediate family members is the related person. The Audit Committee or the Chair will approve only those Related Person Transactions that are in, or are not inconsistent with, the best interests of the Company and its stockholders, as the Committee or the Chair determines in good faith, and the Committee or the Chair, as applicable, will convey its decision to the General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer, who shall then convey the decision to the appropriate persons within the Company.

In the event the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer becomes aware of a Related Person Transaction for which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 that has not been previously approved or previously ratified under this policy, the transaction will be submitted to the Audit Committee or Chair. If the transaction is pending or ongoing, the Audit Committee or the Chair will consider all the relevant facts and circumstances available to the Audit Committee of the Chair

 

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and shall evaluate all options, including but not limited to ratification, amendment or termination of the Related Person Transaction. If the transaction is completed, the Audit Committee or the Chair will evaluate the transaction to determine if rescission of the transaction and/or any other action is appropriate, and shall request that the General Counsel evaluate the Company’s controls and procedures to ascertain the reason the transaction was not submitted to the Committee or the Chair for prior approval and whether any changes to these procedures are recommended.

At the Audit Committee’s first meeting of each fiscal year, the Audit Committee will review any previously approved or ratified Related Person Transactions that remain ongoing and have a remaining term of more than six months or remaining amounts payable to or receivable from the Company of more than $60,000 and will determine if it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to continue, modify or terminate the Related Person Transaction.

Other than non-discretionary contributions made pursuant to the Company’s matching contribution program for employees and directors, proposed charitable contributions, or pledges of charitable contributions, in excess of $1,000, in the aggregate, by the Company to a charitable or non-profit organization identified by any related person as one in which such person is actively involved in fund-raising or otherwise serves as a director, trustee or in a similar capacity (a “Related Charity”) shall be subject to prior review and approval by the Audit Committee or, under certain circumstances, by the Chair. In addition, each “named executive officer” (as defined by SEC rules) shall report to the Secretary, and the Secretary shall consolidate the information and report to the Audit Committee, on a quarterly basis, charitable contributions in excess of $1,000, in the aggregate, by the Company’s named executive officers and their spouses to charitable or non-profit organizations identified as a Related Charity.

No immediate family member of a director or executive officer shall be hired as an employee (other than as a temporary intern, if approved by the General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer) of the Company unless the employment arrangement is approved by the Audit Committee or, under certain circumstances, by the Chair. In the event a person becomes a director or executive officer of the Company and an immediate family member of such person is already an employee of the Company, no material change in the terms of employment, including compensation, may be made without the prior approval of the Audit Committee (except, if the immediate family member is himself or herself an executive officer of the Company, any proposed change in the terms of employment shall be reviewed and approved in the same manner as other executive officer compensatory arrangements).

SEPARATION PLAN

As of the close of business on July 31, 2006, Cendant completed the distribution to its stockholders of all of its shares of common stock of Realogy Corporation, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant that holds directly or indirectly the assets and liabilities of Cendant’s former Real Estate Services businesses, and of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, then a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant that holds directly or indirectly the assets and liabilities of Cendant’s Hospitality Services (including Timeshare Resorts) businesses.

On August 23, 2006, Cendant completed the sale of its Travelport business that represented Cendant’s former Travel Distribution Services businesses for net proceeds of approximately $4.1 billion, of which approximately $1.8 billion was used to repay indebtedness of Travelport. Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement among the Separating Businesses (as defined below), during third quarter 2006, Cendant distributed approximately $1.4 billion and $760 million of such proceeds to Realogy and Wyndham, respectively.

Following the completion of the Cendant Separation, on August 29, 2006, our stockholders approved a change in our name from Cendant Corporation to Avis Budget Group, Inc. and a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of our common stock, each of which became effective on the New York Stock Exchange at the opening of the market on September 5, 2006 and, at that time, our ticker symbol changed to “CAR”.

 

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Separation Related Transactions

In connection with the Cendant Separation, on July 27, 2006, we entered into a series of agreements to formalize our business arrangements with Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport (the “Separated Businesses”).

Separation and Distribution Agreement

The Separation and Distribution Agreement sets forth agreements among the Company and the Separated Businesses regarding the principal transactions necessary to separate those businesses from the Company. It also sets forth other agreements that govern certain aspects of the ongoing relationships among the Company and the Separated Businesses after the completion of the Cendant Separation.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement identifies assets to be transferred, liabilities to be assumed and contracts to be assigned to each of the Separated Businesses and the Company as part of the separation of the Company into four companies, and describes when and how these transfers, assumptions and assignments will occur, although many of the transfers, assumptions and assignments may have occurred prior to the parties’ entering into the Separation and Distribution Agreement. In particular, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions contained in the Separation and Distribution Agreement:

 

   

All of the assets and liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) primarily related to the businesses and operations of the Company’s Real Estate Services segment will be retained by or transferred to Realogy or one of its subsidiaries;

 

   

All of the assets and liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) primarily related to the businesses and operations of the Company’s Hospitality Services (including Timeshare Resorts) segments will be retained by or transferred to Wyndham Worldwide or one of its subsidiaries;

 

   

All of the assets and liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) primarily related to the businesses and operations of the Company’s Travel Distribution Services segment will be retained by or transferred to Travelport or one of its subsidiaries;

 

   

All of the assets and liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) primarily related to the businesses and operations of the Company’s Vehicle Rental segment will be retained by or transferred to the Company or one of its subsidiaries;

 

   

Liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) related to, arising out of or resulting from businesses of the Company that were previously terminated or divested will be allocated amongst the parties to the extent formerly owned or managed by or associated with such parties or their respective businesses;

 

   

Realogy will assume 62.5% and Wyndham Worldwide will assume 37.5% of certain contingent and other corporate liabilities of the Company or its subsidiaries, which we refer to as assumed Cendant contingent and other liabilities, which are not primarily related to any of the respective businesses of a Separated Business and/or the Company’s vehicle rental business, in each case incurred on or prior to the date of the separation of Travelport from the Company; and

 

   

Realogy will be entitled to receive 62.5% and Wyndham Worldwide will be entitled to receive 37.5% of the proceeds (or, in certain cases, a portion thereof) from certain contingent corporate assets of Cendant, which we refer to as Cendant contingent assets, which are not primarily related to any of the respective businesses of the Separated Businesses and/or the Company’s vehicle rental business, arising or accrued on or prior to the date of the separation of Travelport from the Company.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport will incur indebtedness, establish and draw upon credit facilities, and transfer funds to the Company in amounts

 

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sufficient, in aggregate, to permit the Company to repay its corporate debt and, in the case of indebtedness incurred by Travelport, fund the actual and estimated cash costs and expenses of the Cendant Separation borne by the Company relating to the separation (other than those primarily related to its vehicle rental business). Realogy distributed to the Company approximately $2.225 billion at the time of its separation and Wyndham Worldwide transferred to the Company approximately $1.360 billion at the time of its separation.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement required the Company to contribute a significant portion of the gross cash proceeds from the sale of Travelport to the Separated Businesses for such companies to repay the initial indebtedness that they incurred in connection with the separation. A portion of the gross cash proceeds (prior to the transfer of any such proceeds to the Separated Businesses) were retained by the Company in an amount equal to the Company’s costs and taxes in connection with the sale and in an amount equal to the projected lost tax attributes as a result of such sale.

Except as otherwise provided in the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreement, each party released and forever discharged each other party and its respective subsidiaries and affiliates from all liabilities existing or arising from any acts or events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed on or before the separation from the Company of any such parties. The releases do not extend to obligations or liabilities under any agreements between the parties that remain in effect following the separation pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreement.

In addition, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides for cross-indemnities principally designed to place financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of the Company’s vehicle rental business, Realogy’s business, Wyndham Worldwide’s business and Travelport’s business with the Company, Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide and Travelport, respectively.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that:

 

   

Each party to the Separation and Distribution Agreement assumes the liability for, and control of, all pending and threatened legal matters related to its own business or assumed or retained liabilities and will indemnify the other parties for any liability arising out of or resulting from such assumed legal matters.

 

   

Except with respect to actions brought against the Company by a governmental entity (in which case the Company will act as managing party and will manage and assume control of such legal matters), Realogy will act as managing party and manage and assume control of all legal matters related to any assumed Cendant contingent and other liability or Cendant contingent asset. The party responsible for managing an assumed Cendant contingent and other liability or Cendant contingent asset shall be reimbursed for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses related thereto by Wyndham Worldwide, and, if the Company is acting as managing party, Realogy, in proportion to the applicable percentage that each such party is responsible for in respect of such liability or right to such asset. If either Realogy or Wyndham Worldwide defaults in payment of its portion of any assumed Cendant contingent and other liability or the cost of managing any Cendant contingent asset, the non-defaulting parties (including the Company and excluding Travelport) will be responsible for an equal portion of the amount in default (although any such payments will not release the obligation of the defaulting party). Additionally, the Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that if, as a result of a change of control or other extraordinary corporate transaction, either Realogy or Wyndham Worldwide were to suffer certain downgrades to its respective senior credit rating, then upon the demand of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or the Company, as applicable, any such party suffering such credit downgrade would be required to post a letter of credit or similar security obligation generally in respect of its portion of the remaining assumed Cendant contingent and other liabilities based on an appraisal prepared by a third party expert.

 

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The Separation and Distribution Agreement allocates liabilities and responsibilities relating to employee compensation and benefit plans and programs and other related matters in connection with the separation of the Company, including the treatment of certain outstanding and long-term incentive awards, existing deferred compensation obligations and certain retirement and welfare benefit obligations. The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide will guarantee each other’s (as well as the Company’s) obligations under our respective deferred compensation plans for amounts deferred in respect of 2005 and earlier years. The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides that outstanding Company stock options and restricted stock unit awards will be equitably adjusted in connection with the spin-offs of each of Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide.

Tax Sharing Agreement

The Company entered into the Tax Sharing Agreement with the Separated Businesses that generally governs the parties’ respective rights, responsibilities and obligations after the completion of the Cendant Separation with respect to taxes, including ordinary course of business taxes and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the distributions of all of the stock of Realogy or Wyndham Worldwide to qualify as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The Tax Sharing Agreement, with certain exceptions, provides that:

 

   

for taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2006, (a) the Company generally will be responsible for the payment of income and non-income taxes attributable to our operations that we currently are obligated to pay on a separate return basis (i.e., not as part of a group of which the Company is the common parent); (b) each of the Separated Businesses generally will be responsible for the payment of income and non-income taxes attributable to its (or its subsidiaries) operations that it (or its subsidiaries) currently is obligated to pay on a separate return basis (i.e., not as part of a group of which the Company is the common parent); (c) Realogy generally will be responsible for the payment of 62.5% of all income and non-income taxes imposed on the Company and certain other subsidiaries the operations (or former operations) of which were determined by the Company not to relate specifically to its vehicle rental business or the businesses of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport or their respective subsidiaries; and (d) Wyndham Worldwide generally will be responsible for the payment of 37.5% of all income and non-income taxes imposed on the Company and certain other subsidiaries, the operations (or former operations) of which were determined by the Company not to relate specifically to its vehicle rental business or the businesses of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide or Travelport or their respective subsidiaries; and

 

   

subject to certain exceptions, audits relating to the Company and certain other subsidiaries the operations (or former operations) of which were determined by the Company not to relate specifically to the businesses of Realogy, Wyndham Worldwide, Travelport, the vehicle rental business or their respective subsidiaries for taxable years ending on or before December 31, 2006, will be settled by the Company in the sole discretion of Realogy. The Tax Sharing Agreement also requires Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide to indemnify the Company in the event that the settlement of any such audits results in adverse tax consequences to the Company relating to periods beginning after December 31, 2006 (such indemnity to be shared between Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide on a 62.5% and 37.5% basis, respectively); and

 

   

for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2007, the Company generally will be responsible for the payment of income and non-income taxes imposed on the Company and its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, under the Tax Sharing Agreement, the Company also will be generally responsible for the payment of taxes, if any, that arise from (a) actions of or transactions undertaken by the Company or one of its subsidiaries or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries after the distribution of all of the stock of Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide which actions or transactions are not in the ordinary course of

 

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business and are not contemplated in connection with the Cendant Separation or (b) the failure of the distribution of the stock of each of the corporations owning the Separated Businesses to qualify as a tax-free distribution for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, if such failure to qualify is attributable to the actions of or transactions undertaken by the Company or its direct or indirect subsidiaries after the distribution of the stock of Realogy and Wyndham Worldwide. The Tax Sharing Agreement imposes restrictions on the Company’s ability to engage (or the Company’s ability to cause its subsidiaries to engage) in certain actions following the completion of the Cendant Separation and sets forth the Separated Businesses’ and the Company’s respective obligations with respect to the filing of tax returns, the administration of tax contests, assistance and cooperation and other matters.

Transition Services Agreement

The Company entered into the Transition Services Agreement with the Separated Businesses to provide the Separated Businesses with an orderly transition to being independent from the Company. Under the Transition Services Agreement, the Company will provide the Separated Businesses with various services, including services relating to payroll, accounts receivable services, telecommunications services and information technology services. Under the Transition Services Agreement, the Company will receive services from the Separated Businesses. The cost of each transition service will be calculated using the same cost allocation methodologies for the particular service as those historically associated with such costs. The cost of each transition service will be based on either a flat fee or an allocation of the cost incurred by the company providing the service.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF OTHER INDEBTEDNESS

The following is a summary of certain of our indebtedness that is currently outstanding. The following descriptions do not purport to be complete and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the agreements and related documents referred to herein, copies of which are filed as exhibits to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part.

Senior secured credit facilities

On April 19, 2006, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as borrower, and certain of its subsidiaries, as subsidiary borrowers, entered into senior secured credit facilities with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time. The following is a summary description of certain terms of ABCR’s senior secured credit facilities.

The senior secured credit facilities initially provided for an aggregate maximum borrowing of $2,375 million under (i) a term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $875 million and (ii) a revolving credit facility, providing for up to $1,500 million of revolving extensions of credit outstanding at any time (including revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit). As of December 31, 2006, we had $838 million and $284 outstanding under the term loan and revolving credit facility, respectively. The proceeds of the term loan, together with the proceeds from the sale of the Restricted Notes and cash on hand, were used to repay various of our asset-backed vehicle indebtedness and to pay fees and expenses related to these financings. The revolving credit facility is available on a revolving basis to finance the working capital needs and general corporate purposes of the borrower and its subsidiaries.

Maturity; prepayments

The revolving credit facility will mature in April 2011. The term loan will mature in April 2012. The principal amount of the term loan amortizes in quarterly installments equal to 0.25% of the original principal amount of the term loan for the first five and three-quarter years, with the balance payable at maturity.

Subject to certain exceptions, the senior secured credit facilities are subject to mandatory prepayments in amounts equal to:

 

   

100% of the net proceeds of any sale or other disposition by the holding company parent of the borrower, the borrower or any of its subsidiaries of any assets, with certain exceptions, including sales or other dispositions in connection with securitizations and vehicle-related financings, sales of inventory or obsolete or worn-out property (including vehicles) in the ordinary course of business, and certain other dispositions, including those made in connection with the Separation Transactions, and with customary reinvestment provisions; and

 

   

75% of the net proceeds of any incurrence of debt after the closing date by the holding company parent of the borrower, the borrower or any of its domestic subsidiaries, with certain exceptions including securitizations and vehicle-related financings, certain subordinated debt and refinancing of existing debt, including the notes.

Mandatory prepayment provisions are suspended at any time when the borrower’s senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long term indebtedness is rated at least Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. and BBB- by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, in each case with stable or positive outlook.

Voluntary prepayments and commitment reductions are permitted, with respect to term and revolving loans, in minimum principal amounts equal to $1,000,000 or whole multiples thereof, and with respect to swingline loans, in minimum principal amounts equal to $100,000 or whole multiples thereof.

 

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Security; guarantees

The obligations of the borrower under the senior secured credit facilities are guaranteed by Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, the direct parent company of the borrower, and each direct and indirect existing and future domestic subsidiary of the borrower other than certain securitization subsidiaries.

The senior secured credit facilities and any swap agreements and cash management arrangements provided by any lender party to the senior credit facilities are secured on a first priority basis by (i) pledges of all of the capital stock of all direct or indirect domestic subsidiaries (excluding securitization subsidiaries) of the borrower other than certain securitization subsidiaries and up to 66% of the capital stock of each direct foreign subsidiary of the borrower and (ii) liens on substantially all of the intellectual property of the borrower and each of the guarantors, subject to certain exceptions.

Interest

At the borrower’s election, the interest rate per annum applicable to the loans under the senior secured credit facilities is based on a fluctuating rate of interest determined by reference to either (i) the eurodollar rate or (ii) the base rate, in each case plus an applicable margin; provided that all swingline loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the base rate plus the applicable margin.

Fees

We pay certain fees with respect to the senior secured credit facilities, including (i) fees on the unused commitments of the lenders under the revolving facility, (ii) letter of credit fees on the aggregate face amount of outstanding letters of credit plus a fronting fee to the issuing bank, and (iii) administration fees.

Covenants

The senior secured credit facilities contain a number of covenants that, among other things, limit or restrict the ability of the holding company parent of the borrower, the borrower and the borrower’s subsidiaries to dispose of assets, incur additional indebtedness, incur guarantee obligations, pay or modify material debt instruments (adverse to the lenders) and modify agreements relating to the Separation Transactions, pay dividends, create liens, make acquisitions, investments, loans and advances, engage in mergers or make capital expenditures, or engage in certain transactions with affiliates (with exceptions relating to the Separation Transactions). In addition, under the senior secured credit facilities, the borrower is required to comply with specified financial ratios.

Events of default

The senior secured credit facilities contain customary events of default including non-payment of principal, interest or fees, failure to comply with covenants, material inaccuracy of representation or warranties, cross-default to material indebtedness, material judgments, change of control, actual or asserted invalidity of any guaranty or security document, and certain bankruptcy events. Our ability to borrow under the senior secured credit facilities depends on, among other things, our compliance with the above-described financial ratios. Failure to comply with these ratios or the other provisions of the credit agreement for the senior secured credit facilities (subject to certain grace periods) could, absent a waiver or an amendment from the lenders under such agreement, restrict the availability of the revolving credit facility and permit the acceleration of all outstanding borrowings under such credit agreement.

Rental car ABS Facility

The AESOP ABS Facility, a domestic integrated financing program, is our principal domestic financing facility for our rental car and light truck fleet with $4.7 billion of indebtedness outstanding and total indebtedness

 

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capacity of up to $6.5 billion as of December 31, 2006. The AESOP ABS Facility indebtedness includes ordinary term notes and notes with varying principal amounts that may be increased or decreased as needed, both of which are issued by Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC (formerly known as Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC) (the “ABS Issuer”), an indirect limited purpose and bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of ABCR. No other company currently owned by Avis Budget Group, including the Issuers, is obligated to make any payments on, or guarantee the payment of, the indebtedness issued pursuant to the AESOP ABS Facility. None of the assets purchased with the proceeds of the AESOP ABS Facility are available to make payment on the notes.

Basic structure — indenture, leases and loans

The ABS Issuer currently has outstanding fifteen series of notes, which we refer to as ABS Notes, issued under the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2004, and a separate series supplement for each series of ABS Notes. The ABS Issuer pledges substantially all of its assets as security for the repayment of those ABS Notes.

Covenants

The ABS Issuer agrees to provide information to the holders of the ABS Notes, maintain its business and properties, comply with laws and assign manufacturer repurchase programs and guaranteed depreciation programs to the trustee. The indenture limits the ability of the ABS Issuer to create liens, incur indebtedness, merge, dispose of and acquire assets, make investments and enter into agreements and limits the types of business it conducts.

Credit enhancement

Each series of ABS Notes (and each class thereof) has the benefit of credit enhancement in the form and amount specified for the series of ABS Notes. Credit enhancement may consist of over- collateralization, which is the estimated value of vehicles pledged above the amount of the ABS Issuer’s indebtedness, cash or demand notes supported by letters of credit. Prior to the issuance of a series of ABS Notes, the ABS Issuer determines the amount of credit enhancement desired to achieve a targeted credit rating for the series of ABS Notes from selected credit rating agencies, usually Moody’s Investors Service Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. For the ABS Notes currently outstanding, credit enhancement includes over-collateralization, demand notes supported by letters of credit and cash reserves. The demand notes are obligations of Avis Budget Group, ABCR or Avis to fund up to a maximum amount upon a demand by the trustee. Generally, the demand notes are supported by a letter of credit from a highly rated bank. The letters of credit may be called upon if the obligor on the demand note fails to fund in a timely manner. If the trustee draws on a letter of credit, Avis Budget Group, ABCR or Avis, as applicable, will be obligated to reimburse the provider of the letter of credit.

Financial guaranty

The ABS Issuer has traditionally paid for each outstanding series of ABS Notes that are medium term notes (which excludes variable funding notes) to have the benefit of a financial guaranty insurance policy issued by a highly rated monoline insurance company. The insurance policy guarantees timely payment of interest and ultimate payment of principal on the ABS Notes. The monoline insurance companies each have a separate contract with the ABS Issuer governing the terms of issuance of the policy and receive all voting rights of the holders of the ABS Notes for the series covered by the policy.

 

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Amortization events

The base indenture and the supplements for each series of ABS Notes specify events that could cause a series of ABS Notes or all series of ABS Notes to amortize earlier than expected. Early amortization events include:

 

   

non-payment of interest, principal or premium amounts beyond the applicable grace period;

 

   

default in the performance by us of our obligations as the administrator of the AESOP ABS Facility (which do not constitute a financial guaranty of principal or interest of any series of notes);

 

   

deficiency in the amount of the ABS Issuer’s assets compared to the outstanding amount of the ABS Issuer’s notes beyond the grace period;

 

   

cross defaults to the leases and the loan agreements (each described below), including failure to pay rent or to comply with obligations under the AESOP transaction documents;

 

   

violation of any covenants that materially and adversely affect the noteholders of any series of ABS Notes beyond the grace period;

 

   

material inaccuracy of representations or warranties beyond the grace period;

 

   

events involving bankruptcy or insolvency of the AESOP Issuer, ABCR, Avis or Budget;

 

   

failure to maintain adequate credit enhancement or adequate liquid credit enhancement beyond the grace period;

 

   

failure to maintain sufficient assets allocable to the series of ABS Notes beyond the grace period;

 

   

failure to pay principal and interest by the expected final maturity for each class of ABS Notes issued under the series supplement; and

 

   

liens and injunctions with respect to collateral that is specific to the series of ABS Notes issued under the series supplement.

An early amortization event would prevent the ABS Issuer from making loans under the loan agreements until each series of notes amortizing has been paid in full. Without the loans under the loan agreements, neither AESOP Leasing L.P. (a parent company of the ABS Issuer) nor AESOP Leasing Corp. II would be able to borrow funds to purchase cars or light trucks for use in the Avis or Budget rental car businesses. Unless waived by the holders of the ABS Notes (or the monoline insurance company for the series of ABS Notes), an uncured early amortization event will usually lead to a forced sale of all or a portion of the cars and light trucks used in the Avis and Budget businesses by the trustee under the AESOP ABS Facility.

Loan agreements

The ABS Issuer uses proceeds from the ABS Notes to make secured loans to AESOP Leasing L.P., an indirect limited purpose subsidiary of ABCR. Proceeds from the ABS Notes may also be used to make loans to AESOP Leasing Corp. II under a loan agreement, although no amount is currently outstanding by AESOP Leasing Corp. II. Proceeds from the loans are used to purchase cars and light trucks. AESOP Leasing L.P. and AESOP Leasing Corp. II each pledge substantially all of their assets to secure their obligations under the loan agreements.

AESOP Leasing L.P. and AESOP Leasing Corp. II each agree to maintain insurance for the vehicles leased under the leases, provide for the timely return of vehicles to the respective vehicle manufacturers, keep accurate records, provide notices, provide for maintenance of the vehicles, ensure that payments from manufacturers are deposited into the correct accounts, verify and maintain good and marketable title for the vehicles, arrange for any necessary sale of vehicles and maintain its business and properties. The loan agreements require that AESOP Leasing L.P. and AESOP Leasing Corp. II refrain from creating liens, limit their indebtedness, refrain from merging, limit their disposition and acquisition of assets, limit payment of dividends, limit their investments, limit the acquisition and redesignation of vehicles, restrict the maximum hold period for vehicles and limit the agreements they enter into and the types of business they conduct.

 

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Leases

AESOP Leasing L.P. leases its cars and light trucks to us under an operating lease and a finance lease. AESOP Leasing L.P. also leases vehicles to Avis and Budget under the finance lease. ABCR guarantees the obligations of Budget and Avis under the finance lease, and Avis Budget Holdings LLC guarantees the obligations of ABCR under the finance lease. Under the operating lease, AESOP Leasing L.P. titles vehicles in its name or in the name of a person appointed on AESOP Leasing L.P.’s behalf to hold title to the vehicles. Under the finance lease, AESOP Leasing L.P. allows each lessee to title vehicles in the lessee’s name. Each lessee under the finance lease grants a security interest to the trustee in the vehicles leased under the finance lease. The finance lease also requires that the lessees pay additional rent to cover any difference between the depreciated value of leased vehicles and the amount received for the leased vehicles from a manufacturer under a manufacturer program or as sales proceeds from a sale at auction. Approximately 5% of our vehicles are leased under the finance lease.

In the leases, the lessees, ABCR, Avis and Budget, agree to maintain insurance for the vehicles leased under the leases, provide for the timely return of vehicles to the respective vehicle manufacturers, keep accurate records, provide notices, pay taxes and remove liens, provide for maintenance of the vehicles, ensure that payments from manufacturers are deposited into the correct accounts, arrange for any necessary disposition of vehicles, preserve security interests and maintain their businesses. The leases require that ABCR, Avis and Budget refrain from creating liens, refrain from merging, prevent unauthorized use of the vehicles, limit subleasing and limit the agreements they enter into.

Master Exchange Agreement

We and several of our subsidiaries purchase and dispose of vehicles used in our rental car business through a like-kind-exchange program, which is designed to comply with Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder. The like-kind-exchange program allows the vehicle owner to defer realization of taxable gains and losses that would otherwise arise upon the disposition of a vehicle used in the rental car business.

Under the Master Exchange Agreement, the vehicle owner can dispose of used vehicles and acquire new vehicles through an intermediary qualified under the U.S. tax code, rather than through a direct relationship with vehicle manufacturers. The Master Exchange Agreement also governs the terms of ownership of the vehicles, the use of cash within the like-kind-exchange program and the purchase of new vehicles with loan proceeds or amounts received from the sale of used vehicles.

When disposing of a vehicle through the like-kind-exchange program, the vehicle owner transfers one or more used vehicles to the qualified intermediary, who, in turn, either returns the vehicles to the manufacturer pursuant to a repurchase arrangement or sells the vehicles at a public auction. The qualified intermediary immediately transfers all proceeds received from vehicle sales to the ABS Issuer, which proceeds are automatically credited to us or reduce the outstanding principal amount of loans under a loan agreement between the ABS Issuer and AESOP Leasing, L.P.

In order to purchase a vehicle through the like-kind-exchange program, the qualified intermediary uses the proceeds of a loan made under a loan agreement between AESOP Leasing and the ABS Issuer to finance the acquisition of new vehicles. Using the loan proceeds, the qualified intermediary will purchase vehicles from a manufacturer, typically pursuant to a repurchase program. The qualified intermediary delivers all replacement vehicles to the subsidiary requesting the vehicle acquisition on the same day it receives the vehicles from the manufacturers.

Budget Truck Funding Co-Purchase Facility

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our Budget truck rental business. Indebtedness under this facility is evidenced by one series of notes (the “BTF Notes”) issued by Budget Truck Funding LLC (“BTF”), an indirect limited purpose bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of ABCR. Trucks purchased under this facility can be sold at market value to pay down amounts outstanding. No other company currently owned by Avis Budget Group, including the Issuers, is obligated to make any payments on, or guarantee the payment of, the BTF Co-Purchase Facility.

BTF currently has outstanding one series of BTF Notes issued under the Base Indenture, dated as of May 11, 2006. BTF pledges substantially all of its assets as security for the repayment of the BTF Notes.

In the indenture, BTF agrees to provide information and notices for the holders of the BTF Notes, maintain its business and properties, comply with laws, maintain insurance for the trucks and provide for commercially reasonable disposition of the trucks. The indenture requires that BTF refrain from creating liens, limit its indebtedness, refrain from merging, limit the disposition of assets, limit its acquisition of assets, limit its investments and limit the agreements it enters into and the types of business it conducts.

Amortization events

The indenture specifies events that could cause the BTF Notes to amortize earlier than expected. Early amortization events that would cause all BTF Notes to amortize earlier than expected are set forth in the base indenture and include:

 

   

non-payment of interest, principal or premium amounts beyond the applicable grace period;

 

   

default in the performance by ABCR of its obligations as the administrator of the BTF Co-Purchase Facility (which do not constitute a financial guaranty of principal or interest of the BTF Notes);

 

   

deficiency in the amount of BTF’s assets compared to the outstanding amount of the BTF Notes beyond the grace period;

 

   

violation of covenants that materially and adversely affect the noteholders beyond the grace period;

 

   

material inaccuracy of representations or warranties beyond the grace period;

 

   

events involving bankruptcy or insolvency of BTF, Budget, Budget Truck Rental LLC (“BTR”) or ABCR;

 

   

failure to maintain adequate credit enhancement or adequate liquid credit enhancement beyond the grace period;

 

   

failure to maintain sufficient assets allocable to the series 2006-1 notes beyond the grace period; and

 

   

liens and injunctions with respect to collateral.

An uncured early amortization event will usually lead to a forced sale of all or a portion of the trucks used in the Budget truck rental business by the trustee under the BTF Funding Co-Purchase Facility.

The commitment termination date for the BTF Notes is May 10, 2007, subject to extension in accordance with the terms of the indenture supplement. All interest and principal on the BTF Notes is due and payable on the third anniversary following the commitment termination date. The interest rate of the series 2006-1 notes varies each month, depending on the monthly funding costs with respect to each holder of the notes, the average outstanding amount during the given interest period and the number of days in the interest period.

BTF leases its trucks to BTR, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Budget under an operating lease and ABCR guarantees BTR’s obligation under the lease. Under the operating lease, BTF titles trucks in its name or in the name of a person appointed on BTF’s behalf to hold title to the trucks.

In the lease, BTR, as lessee, and ABCR each agrees to maintain insurance for the trucks leased under the leases, keep accurate records, provide notices, pay taxes and remove liens, provide for maintenance of the trucks,

 

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arrange for any necessary disposition of trucks and maintain its business. The lease requires that BTR (and that ABCR cause BTR to) refrain from creating liens, refrain from merging, prevent unauthorized use of the trucks and limit the agreements it enters into.

Certain other indebtedness

Lease financing transactions

In 2004 and 2005, Budget entered into 28 substantially similar lease financing transactions with various institutional investors for purposes of funding newly acquired rental trucks. In 2006, Budget assigned all of its rights and obligations under 25 of these lease financing transactions to BTR and terminated the other three lease financing transactions. The trucks covered under the terminated leases were repurchased by BTR. BTR intends that the leases be “qualified motor vehicle operating agreements”, commonly referred to as TRAC leases under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As part of these transactions, separate Delaware statutory trusts created by these institutional investors acquired title to a total of 15,668 light- or medium-duty box trucks, which had initially been ordered by Budget from the manufacturers for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $399 million. The trusts have leased the trucks to BTR, which has agreed to pay quarterly rents to the trusts, as lessors. The starting dates of the leases ranged from February 23, 2004 to June 24, 2005, and the scheduled expiration dates of the leases ranged from October 31, 2007 to December 24, 2009. As few as 47 or as many as 1,016 trucks were leased under any particular lease, and the total value of the trucks under any particular lease ranged from approximately $564,000 to $21.2 million. As of December 31, 2006, approximately $257 million was outstanding under the TRAC leases. Budget uses the trucks in its general truck rental business.

Under the leases, BTR has agreed to refrain from creating liens on the trucks, to refrain from selling or disposing of its interest in the trucks, to maintain appropriate records and to procure insurance meeting agreed terms. If any truck is stolen, destroyed or requisitioned, BTR must either compensate the lessor by paying an agreed amount which is intended to preserve the investor’s investment or provide a replacement truck with equal or higher value. BTR may terminate any lease with respect to any truck that it no longer needs, in which case it is required to make a payment which, together with the net proceeds of any sale of the trucks covered by such lease, is intended to preserve the investor’s investment. If BTR proposes to merge or consolidate or sell or dispose of all or substantially all of its assets under circumstances not permitted by the lease documents, BTR may terminate any lease and purchase all, but not less than all, of the trucks under such lease for a price intended to preserve the investor’s investment. BTR has rights to renew each lease for a limited period. In connection with the termination of any lease, whether at the end of its original term or renewal term, BTR is required to arrange a sale of the trucks and to pay to the lessor the net proceeds of such sale and, if such proceeds are not equal to or greater than an amount which has been agreed between BTR and the investor, an additional amount up to the set agreed amount. If the trucks are not sold by the end of the lease term, BTR must return the trucks to the lessor at a designated location or, if requested by the lessor, must bear the cost of keeping the trucks in storage until sold but in no case for more than 120 days. BTR must then continue to use its best efforts to sell the trucks.

In June and July 2004, Budget also leased 532 trucks worth approximately $24 million from another institutional investor. In 2006, Budget assigned all of its rights and obligations under these leases to BTR. These leases were similar in many respects to the leases described above, but, because the leases entered into in June and July 2004 are not “qualified motor vehicle operating agreements” under the Internal Revenue Code, they differed with respect to the options and obligations which apply at the end of the lease term. Pursuant to the June and July 2004 leases, which have an initial term of approximately five years, BTR has the option at the end of the term to return the trucks or purchase them for fair market value determined at that time. If BTR has not provided notice of its election to return or purchase at least 90 days before the end of the lease term, the lease will be extended for six months. Trucks that are to be returned must be returned in accordance with specified return conditions, which include a requirement that there not be more than 150,000 miles of usage for each truck. BTR is required to pay $0.05 per mile for mileage above 150,000.

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representation, warranty or covenant; if certain bankruptcy, liquidation or dissolution with respect to BTR occur; or if any of the Avis Budget Group, Budget or ABCR guarantees is defective or if certain events of default occur under the senior secured credit agreement, dated as of April 19, 2006, among ABCR, as borrower, certain of its subsidiaries, as subsidiary borrowers, certain lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., as syndication agent and are not waived by the lenders under the senior secured credit agreement within 60 days or the debt under the senior secured credit agreement is accelerated due to the occurrence of certain events of default. If any event of default occurs, the lessor may take legal remedial actions under the lease or as permitted by law, including: terminating the lease; demanding immediate return of trucks; physically repossessing the trucks; selling the trucks; holding the trucks, keeping them idle, or leasing them to others; and demanding accrued and unpaid rent, as well as damages and expenses.

Other

In addition, as of December 31, 2006, we had an aggregate of approximately $63 million outstanding under various secured and unsecured foreign credit facilities. Where these foreign credit facilities are denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars, the approximate value of such outstanding amounts is based upon applicable currency exchange rates as of December 31, 2006. As of December 31, 2006, Avis Budget Group had issued an aggregate of $295 million of letters of credit under a letter of credit facility with Barclays Bank PLC.

WTH Funding Limited Partnership

WTH Funding Limited Partnership is an Ontario limited partnership formed among Aviscar Inc., a subsidiary of Avis, and Budgetcar Inc., a subsidiary of Budget as general partners and 1708437 Ontario Inc., an unrelated entity, as standby general partner, and BNY Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of STARS Trust, and Montreal Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of Bay Street Funding Trust, as limited partners.

The terms of WTH Funding are set out in the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement dated as of April 20, 2005, as amended.

WTH Funding purchases, owns, rents and sells prescribed classes of vehicles throughout Canada. In general, the purchase of vehicles by WTH Funding is funded by capital contributions from each of the partners, with the general partners obligated to contribute an applicable percentage of the amount of the contributions made by the limited partners on a go-forward basis. The termination date of the partnership agreement is December 31, 2010 or later.

The current capacity of the program is Cdn.$800 million plus the aggregate principal amount of outstanding bonds issued by the limited partners. Currently, STARS Trust has a Cdn.$275 million Series 2006-1 bond outstanding with an expected final payment date of March 22, 2010. As of December 31, 2006, $289 million of U.S. borrowings were included as debt on our consolidated balance sheet in connection with this structure.

The partnership agreement contains standard representations, warranties and covenants from the general partners, including restrictive covenants on transfers of assets, mergers and the incurrence of debt by the general partners on behalf of WTH Funding, subject to certain exceptions. Certain performance obligations of the general partners under the partnership agreement are guaranteed pursuant to a guarantee provided by ABCR, which is not a financial guarantee of WTH Funding’s obligations to the limited partners.

The partnership agreement also contains certain customary trigger events, including the occurrence of an event of default pursuant to the guarantee provided by ABCR. Upon the occurrence of a trigger event, if not waived by the limited partners, the obligation of the limited partners to make additional capital contributions to WTH Funding shall cease.

The limited partners and their respective affiliates have performed, and may in the future perform, various commercial banking, investment banking and other financial advisory services for Avis Budget and its subsidiaries for which they have received, and will receive, customary fees and expenses.

 

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THE EXCHANGE OFFER

Purpose of the Exchange Offer

When the Restricted Notes were sold on April 19, 2006, the Issuers and the guarantors under the Indenture pursuant to which the Restricted Notes were issued entered into a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of those Restricted Notes, and on February 9, 2007, Avis Budget Group executed a counterpart and became a party to that registration rights agreement. Under the terms of the registration rights agreement, we agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to:

 

   

file with the SEC and cause to become effective, a registration statement relating to an offer to exchange the Restricted Notes for the Exchange Notes;

 

   

keep the exchange offer open for not less than 20 business days (or longer if required by applicable law) after the date of notice thereof is mailed to the holders of the Restricted Notes; and

 

   

complete the exchange offer within 405 days of the issue date of the Restricted Notes.

We also agreed to use our reasonable best efforts to commence this exchange offer promptly after the registration statement is declared effective. The registration rights agreement provides that we will be required to pay additional cash interest (“additional interest”) to the holders of the Restricted Notes, subject to certain exceptions, if the exchange offer is not completed within 405 days of the issuance of the Restricted Notes or if certain other conditions described under “Description of the Exchange Notes — Additional Interest” are not met. Under some circumstances set forth in the registration rights agreement, holders of Restricted Notes, including holders who are not permitted to participate in the exchange offer, may require us to file and cause to become effective, a shelf registration statement covering resales of the Restricted Notes by these holders.

Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Restricted Notes, where the Restricted Notes were acquired by it as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus that meets the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes. By so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act. See “Plan of Distribution.”

The exchange offer is not being made to holders of Restricted Notes in any jurisdiction in which the exchange would not comply with the securities or blue sky laws of such jurisdiction. The summary herein of certain provisions of the registration rights agreement does not purport to be complete, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to all the provisions of the registration rights agreement, which is an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Terms of the Exchange Offer

Subject to the terms and the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions detailed in this prospectus, we will accept for exchange Restricted Notes which are properly tendered on or prior to the expiration date and not withdrawn as permitted below. As used herein, the term “expiration date” means 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on                     , 2007. We may, however, in our sole discretion, extend the period of time during which the exchange offer is open. The term “expiration date” means the latest time and date to which the exchange offer is extended.

As of the date of this prospectus, (i) $250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Restricted Notes are outstanding, (ii) $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Restricted Notes are outstanding and (iii) $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Restricted Notes are outstanding. This prospectus is first being sent on or about the date hereof, to all holders of Restricted Notes known to us.

We expressly reserve the right, at any time prior to the expiration of the exchange offer, to extend the period of time during which the exchange offer is open, and delay acceptance for exchange of any Restricted Notes, by

 

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giving oral or written notice of such extension to holders thereof as described below. During any such extension, all Restricted Notes previously tendered will remain subject to the exchange offer and may be accepted for exchange by us. Any Restricted Notes not accepted for exchange for any reason will be returned without expense to an account maintained with DTC as promptly as practicable after the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.

Restricted Notes tendered in the exchange offer must be in denominations of principal amount of $1,000 and any integral multiple thereof.

We expressly reserve the right to amend or terminate the exchange offer, and not to accept for exchange any Restricted Notes, upon the occurrence of any of the conditions of the exchange offer specified under “— Conditions to the Exchange Offer.” We will give oral or written notice of any extension, amendment, non-acceptance or termination to the holders of the Restricted Notes as promptly as practicable. Such notice, in the case of any extension, will be issued by means of a press release or other public announcement no later than 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day after the previously scheduled expiration date.

Procedures for Tendering Restricted Notes

You may only tender your Restricted Notes by book-entry transfer of the Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC. The tender to us of Restricted Notes by you, as set forth below, and our acceptance of the Restricted Notes will constitute a binding agreement between us and you, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this prospectus. Except as set forth below, to tender Restricted Notes for exchange pursuant to the exchange offer, you must transmit an agent’s message to The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as exchange agent, at the address listed below under the heading “— Exchange Agent.” In addition, the exchange agent must receive, on or prior to the expiration date, a timely confirmation of book-entry transfer (a “book-entry confirmation”) of the Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC.

The term “agent’s message” means a message, transmitted to DTC and received by the exchange agent and forming a part of a book-entry transfer.

If you are a beneficial owner whose Restricted Notes are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee, and wish to tender, you should promptly instruct the registered holder to tender on your behalf. Any registered holder that is a participant in DTC’s book-entry transfer facility system may make book-entry delivery of the Restricted Notes by causing DTC to transfer the Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account.

We or the exchange agent, in our sole discretion, will make a final and binding determination on all questions as to the validity, form, eligibility (including time of receipt) and acceptance of Restricted Notes tendered for exchange. We reserve the absolute right to reject any and all tenders not properly tendered or to not accept any tender which acceptance might, in our judgment or our counsel’s, be unlawful. We also reserve the absolute right to waive any defects or irregularities or conditions of the exchange offer as to any individual tender before the expiration date (including the right to waive the ineligibility of any holder who seeks to tender Restricted Notes in the exchange offer). Our or the exchange agent’s interpretation of the terms and conditions of the exchange offer as to any particular tender either before or after the expiration date will be final and binding on all parties. Unless waived, any defects or irregularities in connection with tenders of Restricted Notes for exchange must be cured within a reasonable period of time, as we determine. We are not, nor is the exchange agent or any other person, under any duty to notify you of any defect or irregularity with respect to your tender of Restricted Notes for exchange, and no one will be liable for failing to provide such notification.

By tendering Restricted Notes, you represent to us that: (i) you are not our affiliate, (ii) you are not engaged in, and do not intend to engage in, and have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the exchange offer, (iii) you are acquiring the Exchange Notes

 

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in your ordinary course of business and (iv) if you are a broker-dealer, you will receive the Exchange Notes for your own account in exchange for Restricted Notes that were acquired by you as a result of your market-making or other trading activities and that you will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes you receive. For further information regarding resales of the Exchange Notes by participating broker-dealers, see the discussion under the caption “Plan of Distribution.”

If any holder or other person is an “affiliate” of ours, as defined under Rule 405 of the Securities Act, or is engaged in, or intends to engage in, or has an arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes, that holder or other person cannot rely on the applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC, may not tender its Restricted Notes in the exchange offer and must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.

Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Restricted Notes, where the Restricted Notes were acquired by it as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities, must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus that meets the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes. By so acknowledging and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act. See “Plan of Distribution.”

Furthermore, any broker-dealer that acquired any of its Restricted Notes directly from us:

 

   

may not rely on the applicable interpretation of the staff of the SEC’s position contained in Exxon Capital Holdings Corp., SEC no-action letter (April 13, 1988), Morgan, Stanley & Co. Inc., SEC no-action letter (June 5, 1991) and Shearman & Sterling, SEC no-action letter (July 2, 1993); and

 

   

must also be named as a selling bondholder in connection with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act relating to any resale transaction.

By delivering an agent’s message, a beneficial owner (whose Restricted Notes are registered in the name of a broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee) or holder will be deemed to have irrevocably appointed the exchange agent as its agent and attorney-in-fact (with full knowledge that the exchange agent is also acting as an agent for us in connection with the exchange offer) with respect to the Restricted Notes, with full power of substitution (such power of attorney being deemed to be an irrevocable power coupled with an interest subject only to the right of withdrawal described in this prospectus), to receive for our account all benefits and otherwise exercise all rights of beneficial ownership of such Restricted Notes, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the exchange offer.

Each beneficial owner or holder will also be deemed to have represented and warranted to us that it has authority to tender, exchange, sell, assign and transfer the Restricted Notes it tenders and that, when the same are accepted for exchange, we will acquire good, marketable and unencumbered title to such Restricted Notes, free and clear of all liens, restrictions, charges and encumbrances, and that the Restricted Notes tendered are not subject to any adverse claims or proxies. Each beneficial owner and holder, by tendering its Restricted Notes, also agrees that it will comply with its obligations under the registration rights agreement.

Acceptance of Restricted Notes for Exchange; Delivery of Exchange Notes

Upon satisfaction or waiver of all of the conditions to the exchange offer, we will accept, promptly after the expiration date, all Restricted Notes properly tendered and will issue the Exchange Notes promptly after acceptance of the Restricted Notes. See “— Conditions to the Exchange Offer.” For purposes of the exchange offer, we will be deemed to have accepted properly tendered Restricted Notes for exchange if and when we give oral (confirmed in writing) or written notice to the exchange agent.

 

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The holder of each Restricted Note accepted for exchange will receive an Exchange Note in the amount equal to the surrendered Restricted Note. Holders of Exchange Notes on the relevant record date for the first interest payment date following the consummation of the exchange offer will receive interest accruing from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on the Restricted Notes or, if no interest has been paid, from the issue date of the Restricted Notes. Holders of Exchange Notes will not receive any payment in respect of accrued interest on Restricted Notes otherwise payable on any interest payment date, the record date for which occurs on or after the consummation of the exchange offer.

In all cases, issuance of Exchange Notes for Restricted Notes that are accepted for exchange will be made only after timely receipt by the exchange agent of an agent’s message and a timely confirmation of book-entry transfer of the Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC.

If any tendered Restricted Notes are not accepted for any reason set forth in the terms and conditions of the exchange offer or if Restricted Notes are submitted for a greater principal amount than the holder desires to exchange, such unaccepted or non-exchanged Restricted Notes will be returned without expense to an account maintained with DTC promptly after the expiration or termination of the exchange offer.

Book-Entry Transfers

The exchange agent will make a request to establish an account for the Restricted Notes at DTC for purposes of the exchange offer within two business days after the date of this prospectus. Any financial institution that is a participant in DTC’s systems must make book-entry delivery of Restricted Notes by causing DTC to transfer those Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC in accordance with DTC’s procedure for transfer. This participant should transmit its acceptance to DTC on or prior to the expiration date. DTC will verify this acceptance, execute a book-entry transfer of the tendered Restricted Notes into the exchange agent’s account at DTC and then send to the exchange agent confirmation of this book-entry transfer. The transmission of the Restricted Notes and agent’s message to DTC and delivery by DTC to and receipt by the exchange agent of the related agent’s message will be deemed to be a valid tender.

Withdrawal Rights

For a withdrawal of a tender of Restricted Notes to be effective, the exchange agent must receive a valid withdrawal request through the Automated Tender Offer Program system from the tendering DTC participant before the expiration date. Any such request for withdrawal must include the VOI number of the tender to be withdrawn and the name of the ultimate beneficial owner of the related Restricted Notes in order that such bonds may be withdrawn. Properly withdrawn Restricted Notes may be re-tendered by following the procedures described under “— Procedures for Tendering Restricted Notes” above at any time on or before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the expiration date.

We will determine all questions as to the validity, form and eligibility, including time of receipt, of notices of withdrawal. Any Restricted Notes so withdrawn will be deemed not to have been validly tendered for exchange. No Exchange Notes will be issued unless the Restricted Notes so withdrawn are validly re-tendered.

Conditions to the Exchange Offer

Notwithstanding any other provision of the exchange offer, we are not required to accept for exchange, or to issue Exchange Notes in exchange for, any Restricted Notes and may terminate or amend the exchange offer, if any of the following events occur prior to acceptance of such Restricted Notes:

 

  (a) the exchange offer violates any applicable law or applicable interpretation of the staff of the SEC; or

 

  (b) there is threatened, instituted or pending any action or proceeding before, or any injunction, order or decree has been issued by, any court or governmental agency or other governmental regulatory or administrative agency or commission,

 

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  (1) seeking to restrain or prohibit the making or consummation of the exchange offer or any other transaction contemplated by the exchange offer, or assessing or seeking any damages as a result thereof, or

 

  (2) resulting in a material delay in our ability to accept for exchange or exchange some or all of the Exchange Notes pursuant to the exchange offer;

or any statute, rule, regulation, order or injunction has been sought, proposed, introduced, enacted, promulgated or deemed applicable to the exchange offer or any of the transactions contemplated by the exchange offer by any government or governmental authority, domestic or foreign, or any action has been taken, proposed or threatened, by any government, governmental authority, agency or court, domestic or foreign, that in our sole judgment might, directly or indirectly, result in any of the consequences referred to in clauses (1) or (2) above or, in our reasonable judgment, might result in the holders of Exchange Notes having obligations with respect to resales and transfers of Exchange Notes which are greater than those described in the interpretation of the SEC referred to on the cover page of this prospectus, or would otherwise make it inadvisable to proceed with the exchange offer; or

 

  (c) there has occurred:

 

  (1) any general suspension of or general limitation on prices for, or trading in, securities on any national securities exchange or in the over-the-counter market,

 

  (2) any limitation by a governmental agency or authority which may adversely affect our ability to complete the transactions contemplated by the exchange offer,

 

  (3) a declaration of a banking moratorium or any suspension of payments in respect of banks in the United States or any limitation by any governmental agency or authority which adversely affects the extension of credit, or

 

  (4) a commencement of a war, armed hostilities or other similar international calamity directly or indirectly involving the United States, or, in the case of any of the foregoing existing at the time of the commencement of the exchange offer, a material acceleration or worsening thereof; or

 

  (d) any change (or any development involving a prospective change) has occurred or is threatened in our business, properties, assets, liabilities, financial condition, operations, results of operations or prospects and our subsidiaries taken as a whole that, in our reasonable judgment, is or may be adverse to us, or we have become aware of facts that, in our reasonable judgment, have or may have adverse significance with respect to the value of the Restricted Notes or the Exchange Notes;

which in our reasonable judgment in any case, and regardless of the circumstances (including any action by us) giving rise to any such condition, makes it inadvisable to proceed with the exchange offer and/or with such acceptance for exchange or with such exchange.

The foregoing conditions are for our sole benefit and may be asserted by us regardless of the circumstances giving rise to any condition or may be waived by us in whole or in part at any time in our reasonable discretion. Our failure at any time to exercise any of the foregoing rights will not be deemed a waiver of any such right and each such right will be deemed an ongoing right which may be asserted at any time.

In addition, we will not accept for exchange any Restricted Notes tendered, and no Exchange Notes will be issued in exchange for any such Restricted Notes, if at such time any stop order is threatened or in effect with respect to the Registration Statement, of which this prospectus constitutes a part, or the qualification of the indenture under the Trust Indenture Act.

 

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Exchange Agent

We have appointed The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York as the exchange agent for the exchange offer. Questions and requests for assistance, requests for additional copies of this prospectus or of other documents should be directed to the exchange agent addressed as follows:

The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, Exchange Agent

By Registered or Certified Mail, Overnight Delivery after 4:30 p.m. (New York City time) on the Expiration Date:

One Liberty Plaza

23rd Floor

New York, NY 10006

Attn: Pat Keane

For Information Call:

(212) 225-5427

For Facsimile Transmission (for Eligible Institutions only): (212) 225-5436

Confirm by Telephone: (212) 225-5427

Fees and Expenses

The principal solicitation is being made through DTC by The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as exchange agent. We will pay the exchange agent customary fees for its services, reimburse the exchange agent for its reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the provision of these services and pay other registration expenses, including registration and filing fees, fees and expenses of compliance with federal securities and state blue sky securities laws, printing expenses, messenger and delivery services and telephone, fees and disbursements to our counsel, application and filing fees and any fees and disbursement to our independent certified public accountants. We will not make any payment to brokers, dealers or others soliciting acceptances of the exchange offer.

Additional solicitation may be made by telephone, facsimile or in person by our and our affiliates’ officers and regular employees and by persons so engaged by the exchange agent.

Accounting Treatment

We will record the Exchange Notes at the same carrying value as the Restricted Notes, as reflected in our accounting records on the date of the exchange. Accordingly, we will not recognize any gain or loss for accounting purposes.

Transfer Taxes

You will not be obligated to pay any transfer taxes in connection with the tender of Restricted Notes in the exchange offer unless you instruct us to register Exchange Notes in the name of, or request that Restricted Notes not tendered or not accepted in the exchange offer be returned to, a person other than the registered tendering holder. In those cases, you will be responsible for the payment of any applicable transfer tax.

 

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Consequences of Exchanging or Failing to Exchange Restricted Notes

The information below concerning specific interpretations of and positions taken by the staff of the SEC is not intended to constitute legal advice, and prospective purchasers should consult their own legal advisors with respect to those matters.

If you do not exchange your Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes in the exchange offer, your Restricted Notes will continue to be subject to the provisions of the indenture regarding transfer and exchange of the Restricted Notes and the restrictions on transfer of the Restricted Notes imposed by the Securities Act and state securities law. These transfer restrictions are required because the Restricted Notes were issued under an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. In general, the Restricted Notes may not be offered or sold unless registered under the Securities Act, except under an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. We do not plan to register the Restricted Notes under the Securities Act.

Based on interpretations by the staff of the SEC, as detailed in a series of no-action letters issued to third parties, we believe that the Exchange Notes issued in the exchange offer may be offered for resale, resold or otherwise transferred by you without compliance with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act as long as:

 

   

you are acquiring the Exchange Notes in the ordinary course of your business;

 

   

you are not participating, do not intend to participate and have no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate, in a distribution of the Exchange Notes; and

 

   

you are not an affiliate of ours.

If you are an affiliate of ours, are engaged in or intend to engage in or have any arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in the distribution of the Exchange Notes:

 

   

you cannot rely on the applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC;

 

   

you will not be entitled to participate in the exchange offer; and

 

   

you must comply with the registration and prospectus delivery requirements of the Securities Act in connection with any resale transaction.

We do not intend to seek our own interpretation regarding the exchange offer, and we cannot assure you that the staff of the SEC would make a similar determination with respect to the Exchange Notes as it has in other interpretations to third parties.

Each holder of Restricted Notes who wishes to exchange such Restricted Notes for the related Exchange Notes in the exchange offer represents that:

 

   

it is not our affiliate;

 

   

it is not engaged in, and does not intend to engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any person to participate in, a distribution of the Exchange Notes to be issued in the exchange offer;

 

   

it is acquiring the Exchange Notes in its ordinary course of business; and

 

   

if it is a broker-dealer, it will receive the Exchange Notes for its own account in exchange for Restricted Notes that were acquired by it as a result of its market-making or other trading activities and that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of the Exchange Notes it receives. For further information regarding resales of the Exchange Notes by participating broker-dealers, see the discussion under the caption “Plan of Distribution.”

 

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As discussed above, in connection with resales of Exchange Notes, any participating broker-dealer must deliver a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act. The staff of the SEC has taken the position that participating broker-dealers may fulfill their prospectus delivery requirements with respect to the Exchange Notes, other than a resale of an unsold allotment from the original sale of the Restricted Notes, with the prospectus contained in the exchange offer registration statement. Under the registration rights agreement, we have agreed, for a period of up to 180 days following the consummation of the exchange offer, to make available a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act to any participating broker-dealer for use in connection with any resale of any Exchange Notes acquired in the exchange offer.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF THE EXCHANGE NOTES

The Floating Rate Exchange Notes, the 7.625% Exchange Notes and the 7.75% Exchange Notes are to be issued under an Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2006 (the “Indenture”), among the Issuers, the guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee (the “Trustee”). On February 9, 2007, the Issuers, the guarantors under the Indenture, Avis Budget Group and the Trustee executed a supplemental indenture to the Indenture to add Avis Budget Group to the definition of “Guarantor” in the Indenture. The Indenture under which the Exchange Notes are to be issued is the same indenture under which the Restricted Notes were issued. The Floating Rate Exchange Notes, the 7.625% Exchange Notes and the 7.75% Exchange Notes will each be issued as a separate series, but, except as otherwise provided herein, will be treated as a single class for all purposes under the Indenture. Any Restricted Notes that remain outstanding after the completion of the exchange offer, together with the Exchange Notes issued in connection with the exchange offer, will be treated as a single class of securities under the Indenture.

Unless the context otherwise requires, in this “Description of the Exchange Notes,” (i) the “Floating Rate Notes” refer to the Floating Rate Exchange Notes, (ii) the “7.625% Notes” refer to the 7.625% Exchange Notes, (iii) the “7.75% Notes” refer to the 7.75% Exchange Notes and (iv) the “Notes” refers to the Floating Rate Notes, the 7.625% Notes and the 7.75% Notes.

The capitalized terms defined in “— Certain definitions” below are used in this “Description of Exchange Notes” as so defined. In this “Description of Exchange Notes,” any reference to a “Holder” or a “Noteholder” refers to the Holders of the Notes; and reference to “the Company”, “ABCR”, “we”, “us” or “our” is to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and not any of its subsidiaries. Any reference to the “Issuers” is to the Company and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., as co-issuers. The Indenture contains provisions that define your rights and govern the obligations of the Company under the Notes. Copies of the form of the Indenture and the Notes will be made available upon request, when available.

The following is a summary of certain provisions of the Indenture, as supplemented, and the Notes. It does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, all the provisions of the Indenture, as supplemented, including the definitions of certain terms therein and those terms to be made a part thereof by the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.

Exchange Notes versus Restricted Notes

The terms of the Exchange Notes are substantially identical to those of the outstanding Restricted Notes, except that the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions relating to the Restricted Notes do not apply to the Exchange Notes.

Brief description of the notes

The Exchange Notes will:

 

   

be general, unsubordinated obligations of the Issuers;

 

   

be unsecured;

 

   

be structurally subordinated to all existing and future Indebtedness and other liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company’s Subsidiaries (other than Subsidiaries that are or become Subsidiary Guarantors pursuant to the provisions described below under “— Subsidiary guarantees”);

 

   

be limited to an aggregate principal amount of $250 million for the Floating Rate Exchange Notes, $375 million for the 7.625% Exchange Notes and $375 million for the 7.75% Exchange Notes, subject to our ability to issue Additional Notes;

 

   

mature on May 15, 2014, May 15, 2014 and May 15, 2016, respectively;

 

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bear interest at the applicable rate per annum shown on the front cover of this prospectus from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or provided for;

 

   

be issued in denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof;

 

   

be represented by one or more registered Notes in global form, but in certain circumstances may be represented by Notes in definitive form. See “— Book entry, settlement and clearance”;

 

   

be pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness of the Issuers; and

 

   

be unconditionally guaranteed on an unsubordinated basis by Avis Budget Group, Inc., Avis Budget Holdings, LLC and each of the Company’s current and future Domestic Subsidiaries that guarantees payment by the Company of any Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Facility.

Because the Notes are unsecured, in the event of bankruptcy, liquidation, reorganization or other winding up of the Company or the guarantors or upon default in payment with respect to, or the acceleration of, any Indebtedness under ABCR’s senior secured credit facility or other senior secured indebtedness, the assets of our company and the guarantors that secure other senior secured indebtedness will be available to pay obligations on the Notes and the guarantees only after all Indebtedness under such other secured indebtedness has been repaid in full from such assets.

Principal, maturity and interest

Floating Rate Notes

The Floating Rate Notes will be issued initially in an aggregate principal amount of $250 million. The Floating Rate Notes will mature on May 15, 2014. Each Floating Rate Note will bear interest at a rate per annum, reset quarterly, equal to LIBOR plus 2.50%, as determined by the calculation agent (the “Calculation Agent”), which shall initially be the Trustee.

Interest on the Floating Rate Notes will be payable quarterly in cash to Holders of record at the close of business on the February 1, May 1, August 1 and November 1 immediately preceding the interest payment date, on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each year. Interest will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year for the actual number of days elapsed and accrue from the date of original issuance.

The amount of interest for each day that the Floating Rate Notes are outstanding (the “Daily Interest Amount”) will be calculated by dividing the interest rate in effect for such day by 360 and multiplying the result by the principal amount of the Floating Rate Notes then outstanding. The amount of interest to be paid on the Floating Rate Notes for each Interest Period will be calculated by adding the Daily Interest Amount for each day in the Interest Period. All percentages resulting from any of the above calculations will be rounded, if necessary, to the nearest one hundred thousandth of a percentage point, with five one-millionths of a percentage point being rounded upwards and all dollar amounts used in or resulting from such calculations will be rounded to the nearest cent (with one-half cent being rounded upwards).

The Calculation Agent will, upon the request of any Holder of Floating Rate Notes, provide the interest rate then in effect with respect to the Floating Rate Notes. All calculations made by the Calculation Agent in the absence of manifest error will be conclusive for all purposes and binding on the Issuers, the Guarantors and the Holders of the Floating Rate Notes.

7.625% Notes and 7.75% Notes

The 7.625% Notes will be issued initially in an aggregate principal amount of $375 million. The 7.625% Notes will mature on May 15, 2014. Each 7.625% Note will bear interest at the applicable rate per annum shown on the front cover of this prospectus from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or provided for.

 

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The 7.75% Notes will be issued initially in an aggregate principal amount of $375 million. The 7.75% Notes will mature on May 15, 2016. Each 7.75% Note will bear interest at the applicable rate per annum shown on the front cover of this prospectus from the most recent date to which interest has been paid or provided for.

Interest on the 7.625% Notes and the 7.75% Notes will be payable semiannually in cash to Holders of record at the close of business on the May 1 and November 1 immediately preceding the interest payment date, on May 15 and November 15 of each year. Interest will be paid on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months and accrue from the date of original issuance.

Additional securities may be issued under the Indenture in one or more series from time to time (“Additional Notes”), subject to the limitations set forth under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” which will vote as a class with the Notes and will be treated as a single class with the Notes for all purposes under the Indenture.

Other terms

Principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on, the applicable Notes will be payable, and such Notes may be exchanged or transferred, at the office or agency of the Company maintained for such purposes (which initially shall be the corporate trust office of the Trustee), except that, at the option of the Company, payment of interest may be made by check mailed to the address of the registered holders of such Notes as such address appears in the applicable Note Register.

The Notes will be issued only in fully registered form, without coupons. The Notes will be issued only in minimum denominations of $2,000 and any integral multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof.

Optional redemption

The Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, at any time prior to maturity at varying redemption prices in accordance with the applicable provisions set forth below.

The Floating Rate Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or after May 15, 2008, and prior to maturity at the applicable redemption price set forth below. The 7.625% Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or after May 15, 2010, and prior to maturity at the applicable redemption price set forth below. The 7.75% Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time on or after May 15, 2011, and prior to maturity at the applicable redemption price set forth below. Such redemption may be made upon notice mailed by first-class mail to each Holder’s registered address, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date. The Company may provide in such notice that payment of the redemption price and the performance of the Company’s obligations with respect to such redemption may be performed by another Person. Any such redemption and notice may, in the Company’s discretion, be subject to the satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent, including but not limited to the occurrence of a Change of Control. The Notes will be so redeemable at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the relevant redemption date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date), if redeemed during the 12-month period commencing on May 15 of the years set forth below:

The Floating Rate Notes

 

Redemption Period

   Price  

2008

   103.000 %

2009

   102.000 %

2010

   101.000 %

2011 and thereafter

   100.000 %

 

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The 7.625% Notes

 

Redemption Period

   Price  

2010

   103.813 %

2011

   101.906 %

2012 and thereafter

   100.000 %

The 7.75% Notes

 

Redemption Period

   Price  

2011

   103.875 %

2012

   102.583 %

2013

   101.292 %

2014 and thereafter

   100.000 %

In addition, the Indenture provides that at any time and from time to time on or prior to May 15, 2008 for the Floating Rate Notes and prior to May 15, 2009 for the 7.625% Notes and the 7.75% Notes, the Company at its option may redeem Notes in an aggregate principal amount equal to (x) up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the Floating Rate Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are Floating Rate Notes), (y) up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 7.625% Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are 7.625% Notes) and (z) up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are 7.75% Notes), with funds in an aggregate amount (the “Redemption Amount”) not exceeding the aggregate proceeds of one or more Equity Offerings (as defined below), at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount thereof) of 100% plus the applicable rate of interest per annum on the date on which notice of redemption is given for the Floating Rate Notes, 107.625% for the 7.625% Notes and 107.75% for the 7.75% Notes, in each case plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the redemption date (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date); provided, however, that

 

  (a) if Floating Rate Notes are redeemed, an aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes equal to at least 65% of the original aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are Floating Rate Notes) must remain outstanding after each such redemption of Floating Rate Notes,

 

  (b) if 7.625% Notes are redeemed, an aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Notes equal to at least 65% of the original aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are 7.625% Notes) must remain outstanding after each such redemption of 7.625% Notes, and

 

  (c) if 7.75% Notes are redeemed, an aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Notes equal to at least 65% of the original aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Notes (including the principal amount of any Additional Notes that are 7.75% Notes) must remain outstanding after each such redemption of 7.75% Notes.

“Equity Offering” means a sale of Capital Stock (x) that is a sale of Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock), or (y) proceeds of which in an amount equal to or exceeding the Redemption Amount are contributed to the equity capital of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries. Such redemption may be made upon notice mailed by first-class mail to each Holder’s registered address, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the redemption date (but in no event more than 180 days after the completion of the related Equity Offering). The Company may provide in such notice that payment of the redemption price and performance of the Company’s obligations with respect to such redemption may be performed by another Person. Any such notice may be given prior to the completion of the related Equity Offering, and any such redemption or

 

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notice may, at the Company’s discretion, be subject to the satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent, including but not limited to the completion of the related Equity Offering.

At any time prior to May 15, 2008, in the case of the Floating Rate Notes; May 15, 2010, in the case of the 7.625% Notes; and May 15, 2011, in the case of the 7.75% Notes, such Notes may also be redeemed or purchased (by the Company or any other Person) in whole or in part, at the Company’s option, at a price (the “Redemption Price”) equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof plus the Applicable Premium as of, and accrued but unpaid interest, if any, to, the date of redemption or purchase (the “Redemption Date”) (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date). Such redemption or purchase may be made upon notice mailed by first-class mail to each Holder’s registered address, not less than 30 nor more than 60 days prior to the Redemption Date. The Company may provide in such notice that payment of the Redemption Price and performance of the Company’s obligations with respect to such redemption or purchase may be performed by another Person. Any such redemption, purchase or notice may, at the Company’s discretion, be subject to the satisfaction of one or more conditions precedent, including but not limited to the occurrence of a Change of Control.

“Applicable Premium” means, with respect to a Note at any Redemption Date, the greater of (i) 1.0% of the principal amount of such Note and (ii) the excess of (A) the present value at such Redemption Date of (1) the redemption price of such Note on May 15, 2008, in the case of a Floating Rate Note; May 15, 2010, in the case of a 7.625% Note; and May 15, 2011, in the case of a 7.75% Note, such redemption price being that described in the second paragraph of this “Optional redemption” section plus (2) all required remaining scheduled interest payments due on such Note through such date, computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 50 basis points, over (B) the principal amount of such Note on such Redemption Date; as calculated by the Company or on behalf of the Company by such Person as the Company shall designate; provided that such calculation shall not be a duty or obligation of the Trustee.

“Treasury Rate” means, with respect to a Redemption Date, the yield to maturity at the time of computation of United States Treasury securities with a constant maturity (as compiled and published in the most recent Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15(519) that has become publicly available at least two Business Days prior to such Redemption Date (or, if such Statistical Release is no longer published, any publicly available source of similar market data)) most nearly equal to the period from such Redemption Date to May 15, 2008, in the case of a Floating Rate Note; May 15, 2010, in the case of a 7.625% Note; and May 15, 2011, in the case of a 7.75% Note; provided, however, that if the period from the Redemption Date to such date is not equal to the constant maturity of a United States Treasury security for which a weekly average yield is given, the Treasury Rate shall be obtained by linear interpolation (calculated to the nearest one-twelfth of a year) from the weekly average yields of United States Treasury securities for which such yields are given, except that if the period from the Redemption Date to such date is less than one year, the weekly average yield on actually traded United States Treasury securities adjusted to a constant maturity of one year shall be used.

Selection

In the case of any partial redemption, selection of the Notes of the applicable series for redemption will be made by the Trustee on a pro rata basis, or, to the extent a pro rata basis is not permitted, by such other method as such Trustee shall deem to be fair and appropriate, although no Note of the Minimum Denomination in original principal amount or less will be redeemed in part. If any Note is to be redeemed in part only, the notice of redemption relating to such Note shall state the portion of the principal amount thereof to be redeemed. A new Note in principal amount equal to the unredeemed portion thereof will be issued in the name of the Holder thereof upon cancellation of the original Note.

Guarantees

The Notes will be guaranteed by our parent company, Avis Budget Holdings, LLC (the “Parent Guarantor”), and by Avis Budget Group, Inc., the indirect parent company of the Parent Guarantor. In addition, the Company

 

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will cause each Domestic Subsidiary that guarantees payment by the Company of any Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Facility to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture or other instrument pursuant to which such Domestic Subsidiary will guarantee payment of the Notes, whereupon such Domestic Subsidiary will become a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes under the Indenture. In addition, the Company may cause any Subsidiary or other Person that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor to guarantee payment of the Notes and become a Subsidiary Guarantor.

Each Guarantor, as primary obligor and not merely as surety, will jointly and severally, irrevocably, fully and unconditionally Guarantee, on an unsecured unsubordinated basis the punctual payment when due, whether at Stated Maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of all monetary obligations of the Company under the Indenture and the applicable Notes, whether for principal of or interest on the Notes, expenses, indemnification or otherwise (all such obligations guaranteed by the Subsidiary Guarantors being herein called the “Subsidiary Guaranteed Obligations”). Each Guarantor will agree to pay, in addition to the amount stated above, any and all reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the Trustee or the applicable Holders in enforcing any rights under a Guarantee.

The obligations of each Subsidiary Guarantor will be limited to the maximum amount, as will, after giving effect to all other contingent and fixed liabilities of such Subsidiary Guarantor (including but not limited to any Guarantee by it of any Bank Indebtedness), result in the obligations of such Subsidiary Guarantor under the Subsidiary Guarantee not constituting a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer under applicable law, or being void or unenforceable under any law relating to insolvency of debtors.

Each Guarantee shall be a continuing Guarantee and shall (i) remain in full force and effect until payment in full of the principal amount of all outstanding Notes (whether by payment at maturity, purchase, redemption, defeasance, retirement or other acquisition) and all other applicable obligations then due and owing unless earlier terminated as described below, (ii) be binding upon such Guarantor and (iii) inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the Trustee, the Holders and their permitted successors, transferees and assigns.

Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the Parent Guarantor and any Subsidiary Guarantor will automatically and unconditionally be released from all obligations under their Guarantees, and such Guarantees shall thereupon terminate and be discharged and of no further force or effect, (i) in the case of a Subsidiary Guarantor, concurrently with any direct or indirect sale or disposition (by merger or otherwise) of any Subsidiary Guarantor or any interest therein not prohibited by the terms of the Indenture (including the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock” and “— Merger and consolidation”) by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, following which such Subsidiary Guarantor is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company, (ii) at any time that such Guarantor is released from all of its obligations under all of its Guarantees of payment by the Company of any Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Facility (it being understood that a release subject to contingent reinstatement is still a release, and that if any such Guarantee is so reinstated, such Guarantee shall also be reinstated), (iii) upon the merger or consolidation of any Guarantor with and into the Company or another Guarantor that is the surviving Person in such merger or consolidation, or upon the liquidation of such Guarantor following or contemporaneously with the transfer of all of its assets to the Company or another Guarantor, (iv) concurrently with a Subsidiary Guarantor becoming an Unrestricted Subsidiary, (v) upon legal or covenant defeasance of the Company’s obligations, or satisfaction and discharge of the Indenture, or (vi) subject to customary contingent reinstatement provisions, upon payment in full of the aggregate principal amount of all applicable Notes then outstanding. In addition, the Company will have the right, upon 30 days’ notice to the Trustee, to cause any Subsidiary Guarantor that has not guaranteed payment by the Company of any Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Facilities to be unconditionally released from all obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee, and such Subsidiary Guarantee shall thereupon terminate and be discharged and of no further force or effect. Upon any such occurrence specified in this paragraph, the Trustee shall execute any documents reasonably required in order to evidence such release, discharge and termination in respect of such Subsidiary Guarantee.

 

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Neither the Company nor any such Guarantor shall be required to make a notation on the applicable Notes to reflect any such Guarantee or any such release, termination or discharge.

Ranking

The indebtedness evidenced by the Notes (a) will be unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness of the Issuers, (b) will rank pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness of the Issuers and (c) will be senior in right of payment to all existing and future Subordinated Obligations of the Issuers to the extent set forth in the instrument containing the applicable subordination agreement. The Notes are unsecured. In the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency, the Company’s secured lenders will have a prior secured claim to any collateral securing the debt owed to them.

Each Subsidiary Guarantee will (a) be unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness of the applicable Subsidiary Guarantor, (b) will rank pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future unsubordinated indebtedness of such Person and (c) will be senior in right of payment to all existing and future Guarantor Subordinated Obligations of such Person to the extent set forth in the instrument containing the applicable subordination agreement. Each Subsidiary Guarantee is unsecured. In the event of a bankruptcy or insolvency, the secured lenders of each Subsidiary Guarantor will have a prior secured claim to any collateral securing the debt owed to them.

A substantial part of the operations of the Company are conducted through its Subsidiaries. Claims of creditors of such Subsidiaries, including trade creditors, and claims of preferred shareholders (if any) of such Subsidiaries will have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such Subsidiaries over the claims of creditors of the Company, including holders of the Notes, unless such Subsidiary is a Subsidiary Guarantor with respect to the Notes. The Notes, therefore, will be “structurally” subordinated to creditors (including trade creditors) and preferred shareholders (if any) of other Subsidiaries of the Company (other than Subsidiaries that become Subsidiary Guarantors). Certain of the operations of a Subsidiary Guarantor may be conducted through Subsidiaries thereof that are not also Subsidiary Guarantors. Claims of creditors of such Subsidiaries, including trade creditors, and claims of preferred shareholders (if any) of such Subsidiaries will have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such Subsidiaries over the claims of creditors of such Subsidiary Guarantor, including claims under its Subsidiary Guarantee. Such Subsidiary Guarantee, if any, therefore, will be “structurally” subordinated to creditors (including trade creditors) and preferred shareholders (if any) of such Subsidiaries. Although the Indenture limits the incurrence of Indebtedness (including preferred stock) by certain of the Company’s Subsidiaries, such limitation is subject to a number of significant qualifications.

Change of Control

Upon the occurrence after the Issue Date of a Change of Control (as defined below), each Holder of Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any part of such Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of repurchase (subject to the right of Holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date); provided, however, that the Company shall not be obligated to repurchase Notes pursuant to this covenant in the event that it has exercised its right to redeem all of the Notes as described under “— Optional redemption.”

The term “Change of Control” means:

 

(i)

any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act), other than one or more Permitted Holders or a Parent, becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company, provided that (x) so long as the Company is a Subsidiary of any Parent, no “person” shall be deemed to be or become a “beneficial owner” of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the Company unless such “person” shall be or become a “beneficial owner” of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of such Parent and (y) any Voting Stock of which any Permitted

 

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Holder is the “beneficial owner” shall not in any case be included in any Voting Stock of which any such “person” is the “beneficial owner”;

 

(ii) the Company or the Parent merges or consolidates with or into, or sells or transfers (in one or a series of related transactions) all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to, another Person (other than one or more Permitted Holders) and any “person” (as defined in clause (i) above), other than one or more Permitted Holders or any Parent, is or becomes the “beneficial owner” (as so defined), directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of the surviving Person in such merger or consolidation, or the transferee Person in such sale or transfer of assets, as the case may be, provided that (x) so long as such surviving or transferee Person is a Subsidiary of a parent Person, no “person” shall be deemed to be or become a “beneficial owner” of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of such surviving or transferee Person unless such “person” shall be or become a “beneficial owner” of more than 50% of the total voting power of the Voting Stock of such parent Person and (y) any Voting Stock of which any Permitted Holder is the “beneficial owner” shall not in any case be included in any Voting Stock of which any such “person” is the beneficial owner; or

 

(iii) during any period of two consecutive years (during which period the Company has been a party to the Indenture), individuals who at the beginning of such period were members of the Board of Directors of the Company (together with any new members thereof whose election by such Board of Directors or whose nomination for election by holders of Capital Stock of the Company was approved by one or more Permitted Holders or by a vote of a majority of the members of such board of directors then still in office who were either members thereof at the beginning of such period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved) cease for any reason to constitute a majority of such board of directors then in office.

 

(iv) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the occurrence of the Separation Transactions will not constitute a Change of Control.

In the event that, at the time of such Change of Control, the terms of any Bank Indebtedness restrict or prohibit the repurchase of the Notes pursuant to this covenant, then prior to the mailing of the notice to applicable Holders provided for in the immediately following paragraph but in any event not later than 30 days following the date the Company obtains actual knowledge of any Change of Control (unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem all the Notes as described under “— Optional redemption”), the Company shall, or shall cause one or more of its Subsidiaries to, (i) repay in full all such Bank Indebtedness subject to such terms or offer to repay in full all such Bank Indebtedness and repay the Bank Indebtedness of each lender who has accepted such offer or (ii) obtain the requisite consent under the agreements governing such Bank Indebtedness to permit the repurchase of the Notes as provided for in the immediately following paragraph. The Company shall first comply with the provisions of the immediately preceding sentence before it shall be required to repurchase Notes pursuant to the provisions described below. The Company’s failure to comply with such provisions or the provisions of the immediately following paragraph shall constitute an Event of Default described in clause (iv) and not in clause (ii) under “— Defaults” below.

Unless the Company has exercised its right to redeem all the Notes as described under “— Optional redemption,” the Company shall, not later than 30 days following the date the Company obtains actual knowledge of any Change of Control having occurred, mail a notice (a “Change of Control Offer”) to each Holder with a copy to the Trustee stating: (1) that a Change of Control has occurred or may occur and that such Holder has, or upon such occurrence will have, the right to require the Company to purchase such Holder’s Notes at a purchase price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but not including, the date of purchase (subject to the right of Holders of record on a record date to receive interest on the relevant interest payment date); (2) the repurchase date (which shall be no earlier than 30 days nor later than 60 days from the date such notice is mailed); (3) the instructions determined by the Company, consistent with this covenant, that a Holder must follow in order to have its Notes purchased; and (4) if such notice is mailed prior to the occurrence of a Change of Control, that such offer is conditioned on the occurrence of such Change of Control. No Note will be repurchased in part if less than the Minimum Denomination in original principal amount of such Note would be left outstanding.

 

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The Company will not be required to make a Change of Control Offer upon a Change of Control if (i) a third party makes the Change of Control Offer in the manner, at the times and otherwise in compliance with the requirements set forth in the Indenture applicable to a Change of Control Offer made by the Company and purchases all Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn under such Change of Control Offer, or (ii) notice of redemption has been given pursuant to the Indenture as described under the caption “— Optional redemption,” unless and until there is a default of the applicable redemption price.

To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with provisions of this “Change of Control” covenant, the Company may comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations hereunder by virtue thereof.

The Change of Control purchase feature is a result of negotiations between the Company and the Initial Purchasers. The Company has no present plans to engage in a transaction involving a Change of Control, although it is possible that the Company could decide to do so in the future. Subject to the limitations discussed below, the Company could, in the future, enter into certain transactions, including acquisitions, refinancings or recapitalizations, that would not constitute a Change of Control under the Indenture, but that could increase the amount of Indebtedness outstanding at such time or otherwise affect the Company’s capital structure or credit ratings. Restrictions on the ability of the Company to Incur additional Indebtedness are contained in the covenants described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness” and “— Certain covenants — Limitation on liens.” Such restrictions can only be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding. Except for the limitations contained in such covenants, however, the Indenture will not contain any covenants or provisions that may afford Holders protection in the event of a highly leveraged transaction.

The occurrence of a Change of Control would constitute a default under the Senior Credit Agreement. Agreements governing future Indebtedness of the Company may contain prohibitions of certain events that would constitute a Change of Control or require such Indebtedness to be repurchased or repaid upon a Change of Control. The Senior Credit Agreement is expected to, and the agreements governing future Indebtedness of the Company may, prohibit the Company from repurchasing the Notes upon a Change of Control unless the Indebtedness governed by such Senior Credit Agreement or the agreements governing such future Indebtedness, as the case may be, has been repurchased or repaid (or an offer made to effect such repurchase or repayment has been made and the Indebtedness of those creditors accepting such offer has been repurchased or repaid) and/or other specified requirements have been met. Moreover, the exercise by the Holders of their right to require the Company to repurchase the Notes could cause a default under such agreements, even if the Change of Control itself does not, due to the financial effect of such repurchase on the Company and its Subsidiaries. Finally, the Company’s ability to pay cash to the Holders upon a repurchase may be limited by the Company’s then existing financial resources. There can be no assurance that sufficient funds will be available when necessary to make any required repurchases. The provisions under the Indenture relating to the Company’s obligation to make an offer to purchase the Notes as a result of a Change of Control may be waived or modified with the written consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes. As described above under “ — Optional redemption,” the Company also has the right to redeem the Notes at specified prices, in whole or in part, upon a Change of Control or otherwise.

The definition of Change of Control includes a phrase relating to the sale or other transfer of “all or substantially all” of the Company’s assets. Although there is a developing body of case law interpreting the phrase “substantially all,” there is no precise definition of the phrase under applicable law. Accordingly, in certain circumstances there may be a degree of uncertainty in ascertaining whether a particular transaction would involve a disposition of “all or substantially all” of the assets of the Company, and therefore it may be unclear as to whether a Change of Control has occurred and whether the holders of the Notes have the right to require the Company to repurchase such Notes.

 

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Certain covenants

The Indenture will contain covenants including, among others, the covenants as described below.

Limitation on indebtedness. The Indenture will provide as follows:

 

  (a) The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, Incur any Indebtedness; provided, however, that the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary may Incur Indebtedness if on the date of the Incurrence of such Indebtedness, after giving effect to the Incurrence thereof, the Consolidated Coverage Ratio would be greater than 2.00 to 1.00.

 

  (b) Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph (a), the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries may Incur the following Indebtedness:

 

  (i) Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to any Credit Facility (including but not limited to in respect of letters of credit or bankers’ acceptances issued or created thereunder) and Indebtedness Incurred other than under any Credit Facility, and (without limiting the foregoing), in each case, any Refinancing Indebtedness in respect thereof, in a maximum principal amount at any time outstanding not exceeding in the aggregate the amount equal to $2,675 million;

 

  (ii) Indebtedness (A) of any Restricted Subsidiary to the Company or (B) of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary to any Restricted Subsidiary; provided, that any subsequent issuance or transfer of any Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary to which such Indebtedness is owed, or other event, that results in such Restricted Subsidiary ceasing to be a Restricted Subsidiary or any other subsequent transfer of such Indebtedness (except to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) will be deemed, in each case, an Incurrence of such Indebtedness by the issuer thereof not permitted by this clause (ii);

 

  (iii) Indebtedness represented by the Notes, the Subsidiary Guarantees and the related exchange notes and exchange guarantees issued in an exchange transaction pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, any Indebtedness (other than the Indebtedness described in clause (ii) above) outstanding on the Issue Date and any Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred in respect of any Indebtedness described in this clause (iii), clause (b)(xi) of this covenant, or paragraph (a) above;

 

  (iv) Purchase Money Obligations and Capitalized Lease Obligations, and any Refinancing Indebtedness with respect thereto;

 

  (v) Indebtedness consisting of (x) accommodation guarantees for the benefit of trade creditors of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, (y) Guarantees in connection with the construction or improvement of all or any portion of a Public Facility to be used by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or (z) Guarantees required or reasonably necessary (in the good faith determination of the Company) in connection with Vehicle Rental Concession Rights;

 

  (vi) (A) Guarantees by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness or any other obligation or liability of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than any Indebtedness Incurred by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, in violation of the covenant described under “— Limitation on indebtedness”), or (B) without limiting the covenant described under “— Limitation on liens,” Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary arising by reason of any Lien granted by or applicable to such Person securing Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (other than any Indebtedness Incurred by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, in violation of the covenant described under “— Limitation on indebtedness”);

 

  (vii)

Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (A) arising from the honoring of a check, draft or similar instrument of such Person drawn against insufficient funds, provided that such Indebtedness is extinguished within five Business Days of its Incurrence, or (B) consisting of

 

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guarantees, indemnities, obligations in respect of earnouts or other purchase price adjustments, or similar obligations, Incurred in connection with the acquisition or disposition of any business, assets or Person;

 

  (viii) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in respect of (A) deductible obligations, self-insurance obligations, re-insurance obligations, completion guarantees, surety, judgment, appeal or performance bonds, or other similar bonds, instruments or obligations, provided, or relating to liabilities or obligations incurred, in the ordinary course of business, or (B) Hedging Obligations entered into for bona fide hedging purposes that are incurred in the ordinary course of business, or (C) the financing of insurance premiums in the ordinary course of business, or (D) netting, overdraft protection and other arrangements arising under standard business terms of any bank at which the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary maintains an overdraft, cash pooling or other similar facility or arrangement;

 

  (ix) Indebtedness (A) of a Special Purpose Subsidiary secured by a Lien on all or part of the assets disposed of in, or otherwise Incurred in connection with, a Financing Disposition or (B) otherwise Incurred in connection with a Special Purpose Financing; provided that (1) such Indebtedness is not recourse to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Special Purpose Subsidiary (other than with respect to Special Purpose Financing Undertakings), (2) in the event such Indebtedness shall become recourse to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Special Purpose Subsidiary (other than with respect to Special Purpose Financing Undertakings), such Indebtedness will be deemed to be, and must be classified by the Company as, Incurred at such time (or at the time initially Incurred) under one or more of the other provisions of this covenant for so long as such Indebtedness shall be so recourse, and (3) in the event that at any time thereafter such Indebtedness shall comply with the provisions of the preceding subclause (1), the Company may classify such Indebtedness in whole or in part as Incurred under this clause (b)(ix) of this covenant;

 

  (x) Indebtedness of any Person that is assumed by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with its acquisition of assets from such Person or any Affiliate thereof or is issued and outstanding on or prior to the date on which such Person was acquired by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or merged or consolidated with or into any Restricted Subsidiary (other than Indebtedness Incurred to finance, or otherwise Incurred in connection with, such acquisition), provided that on the date of such acquisition, merger or consolidation, after giving effect thereto, the Company could Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to paragraph (a) above; and any Refinancing Indebtedness with respect to any such Indebtedness;

 

  (xi) Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that (A) is in the form of a demand note or other promissory note, (B) is in favor of, or for the benefit of, any Unrestricted Subsidiary, and (C) serves as credit enhancement for any vehicle-related financing; and

 

  (xii) in addition to the items referred to in clauses (i) through (xi) above, Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in an aggregate outstanding principal amount at any time not exceeding an amount equal to 3.25% of Consolidated Tangible Assets.

 

  (c)

For purposes of determining compliance with, and the outstanding principal amount of any particular Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to and in compliance with, this covenant, (i) any other obligation of the obligor on such Indebtedness (or of any other Person who could have Incurred such Indebtedness under this covenant) arising under any Guarantee, Lien or letter of credit, bankers’ acceptance or other similar instrument or obligation supporting such Indebtedness shall be disregarded to the extent that such Guarantee, Lien or letter of credit, bankers’ acceptance or other similar instrument or obligation secures the principal amount of such Indebtedness; (ii) in the event that Indebtedness meets the criteria of more than one of the types of Indebtedness described in paragraphs (a) or (b) above, the Company,

 

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in its sole discretion, shall classify such item of Indebtedness and may include the amount and type of such Indebtedness in one or more of such clauses (including in part under one such clause and in part under another such clause), and may reclassify such item of Indebtedness in any manner that complies with this covenant and only be required to include the amount and type of such Indebtedness in one of such clauses; (iii) if obligations in respect of letters of credit are Incurred pursuant to a Credit Facility and are being treated as Incurred pursuant to clause (i) of paragraph (b) above and the letters of credit relate to other Indebtedness, then such other Indebtedness shall not be included; and (iv) the amount of Indebtedness issued at a price that is less than the principal amount thereof shall be equal to the amount of the liability in respect thereof determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

  (d) For purposes of determining compliance with any Dollar-denominated restriction on the Incurrence of Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency, the Dollar-equivalent principal amount of such Indebtedness Incurred pursuant thereto shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date that such Indebtedness was Incurred, in the case of term Indebtedness, or first committed, in the case of revolving credit Indebtedness, provided that (x) the Dollar-equivalent principal amount of any such Indebtedness outstanding on the Issue Date shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the Issue Date, (y) if such Indebtedness is Incurred to refinance other Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency (or in a different currency from such Indebtedness so being Incurred), and such refinancing would cause the applicable Dollar-denominated restriction to be exceeded if calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on the date of such refinancing, such Dollar-denominated restriction shall be deemed not to have been exceeded so long as the principal amount of such refinancing Indebtedness does not exceed (i) the outstanding or committed principal amount (whichever is higher) of such Indebtedness being refinanced plus (ii) the aggregate amount of fees, underwriting discounts, premiums and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with such refinancing, and (z) the Dollar-equivalent principal amount of Indebtedness denominated in a foreign currency and Incurred pursuant to a Senior Credit Facility shall be calculated based on the relevant currency exchange rate in effect on, at the Company’s option, (i) the Issue Date, (ii) any date on which any of the respective commitments under such Senior Credit Facility shall be reallocated between or among facilities or subfacilities thereunder, or on which such rate is otherwise calculated for any purpose thereunder, or (iii) the date of such Incurrence. The principal amount of any Indebtedness Incurred to refinance other Indebtedness, if Incurred in a different currency from the Indebtedness being refinanced, shall be calculated based on the currency exchange rate applicable to the currencies in which such respective Indebtedness is denominated that is in effect on the date of such refinancing.

Limitation on restricted payments. The Indenture will provide as follows:

 

  (a)

The Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to (i) declare or pay any dividend or make any distribution on or in respect of its Capital Stock (including any such payment in connection with any merger or consolidation to which the Company is a party) except (x) dividends or distributions payable solely in its Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) and (y) dividends or distributions payable to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (and, in the case of any such Restricted Subsidiary making such dividend or distribution, to other holders of its Capital Stock on no more than a pro rata basis), (ii) purchase, redeem, retire or otherwise acquire for value any Capital Stock of the Company held by Persons other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, (iii) voluntarily purchase, repurchase, redeem, defease or otherwise voluntarily acquire or retire for value, prior to scheduled maturity, scheduled repayment or scheduled sinking fund payment, any Subordinated Obligations (other than a purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement for value in anticipation of satisfying a sinking fund obligation, principal installment or final maturity, in each case due within one year of the date of such acquisition or retirement) or (iv) make any Investment (other than a Permitted Investment) in any Person (any such dividend, distribution, purchase, repurchase, redemption, defeasance, other acquisition or retirement or

 

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Investment being herein referred to as a “Restricted Payment”), if at the time the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary makes such Restricted Payment and after giving effect thereto:

 

  (1) a Default shall have occurred and be continuing (or would result therefrom);

 

  (2) the Company could not Incur at least an additional $1.00 of Indebtedness pursuant to paragraph (a) of the covenant described under “— Limitation on indebtedness”; or

 

  (3) the aggregate amount of such Restricted Payment and all other Restricted Payments (the amount so expended, if other than in cash, to be as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive and evidenced by a resolution of the Board of Directors) declared or made subsequent to the Issue Date and then outstanding would exceed, without duplication, the sum of:

 

  (A) 50% of the Consolidated Net Income accrued during the period (treated as one accounting period) beginning on the first day of the Company’s fiscal quarter in which the Issue Date occurred to the end of the most recent fiscal quarter ending prior to the date of such Restricted Payment for which Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are available (or, in case such Consolidated Net Income shall be a negative number, 100% of such negative number);

 

  (B) 100% of the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds and the fair value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors) of property or assets received (x) by the Company as capital contributions to the Company after the Issue Date or from the issuance or sale (other than to a Restricted Subsidiary) of its Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) after the Issue Date or (y) by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary from the issuance and sale by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of Indebtedness that shall have been converted into or exchanged after the Issue Date for Capital Stock of the Company or any Parent (other than Disqualified Stock), plus the amount of any cash and the fair value (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors) of any property or assets, received by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary upon such conversion or exchange;

 

  (C) the aggregate amount equal to the net reduction in Investments in Unrestricted Subsidiaries resulting from (i) dividends, distributions, cancellation of indebtedness for borrowed money owed by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary to an Unrestricted Subsidiary, interest payments, return of capital, repayments of Investments or other transfers of assets to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary from any Unrestricted Subsidiary, including dividends or other distributions related to dividends or other distributions made pursuant to clause (vii) of the following paragraph (b) (but only to the extent such amount is not included in Consolidated Net Income), or (ii) the redesignation of any Unrestricted Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary (valued in each case as provided in the definition of “Investment”), not to exceed in the case of any such Unrestricted Subsidiary the aggregate amount of Investments (other than Permitted Investments) made by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in such Unrestricted Subsidiary after the Issue Date; and

 

  (D) in the case of any disposition or repayment of any Investment constituting a Restricted Payment (without duplication of any amount deducted in calculating the amount of Investments at any time outstanding included in the amount of Restricted Payments), an amount in the aggregate equal to the lesser of the return of capital, repayment or other proceeds with respect to all such Investments received by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary and the initial amount of all such Investments constituting Restricted Payments.

 

  (b) The provisions of the foregoing paragraph (a) do not prohibit any of the following, so long as a Default shall not have occurred and be continuing (or would result therefrom) (each, a “Permitted Payment”):

 

  (i)

any purchase, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Capital Stock of the Company or Subordinated Obligations made by exchange (including any such exchange pursuant to the exercise of a conversion right or privilege in connection with which cash is paid in lieu of the issuance of fractional shares) for, or out of the proceeds of the substantially concurrent issuance or sale

 

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of, Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock and other than Capital Stock issued or sold to a Restricted Subsidiary) or a substantially concurrent capital contribution to the Company; provided, that the Net Cash Proceeds from such issuance, sale or capital contribution shall be excluded in subsequent calculations under clause (3)(B) of the preceding paragraph (a);

 

  (ii) any purchase, redemption, repurchase, defeasance or other acquisition or retirement of Subordinated Obligations (w) made by exchange for, or out of the proceeds of the substantially concurrent issuance or sale of, Indebtedness of the Company or Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “— Limitation on indebtedness,” (x) from Net Available Cash to the extent permitted by the covenant described under “— Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock,” (y) following the occurrence of a Change of Control (or other similar event described therein as a “change of control”), but only if the Company shall have complied with the covenant described under “— Change of control” and, if required, purchased all Notes tendered pursuant to the offer to repurchase all the Notes required thereby, prior to purchasing or repaying such Subordinated Obligations or (z) constituting Acquired Indebtedness;

 

  (iii) dividends paid within 60 days after the date of declaration thereof if at such date of declaration such dividend would have complied with the preceding paragraph (a);

 

  (iv) the payment by the Company of, or loans, advances, dividends or distributions by the Company to any Parent to pay, dividends on or purchase or repurchase the common stock or equity of such Parent in an amount not to exceed in any fiscal year $25 million;

 

  (v) notwithstanding the existence of any default or Event of Default, loans, advances, dividends or distributions to any Parent or other payments by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary to permit such Parent to make payments pursuant to (A) any Tax Sharing Agreement, or (B) to pay or permit any Parent to pay (1) any Parent Expenses or (2) any Related Taxes;

 

  (vi) payments by the Company, or loans, advances, dividends or distributions by the Company to any Parent to make payments, to holders of Capital Stock of the Company or any Parent in lieu of issuance of fractional shares of such Capital Stock, not to exceed $5.0 million in the aggregate outstanding at any time;

 

  (vii) dividends or other distributions of Capital Stock, Indebtedness or other securities of Unrestricted Subsidiaries;

 

  (viii) the declaration and payment of dividends to holders of any class or series of Disqualified Stock, or of any Preferred Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary, Incurred in accordance with the terms of the covenant described under “Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness” above;

 

  (ix) distributions by a Special Purpose Entity organized outside the United States to its partners pursuant to a financing arrangement solely out of the cash flows of such Special Purpose Entity;

 

  (x) Restricted Payments (including loans and advances) in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time not exceeding an amount (net of repayments of such loans or advances) equal to 1% of Consolidated Tangible Assets;

 

  (xi)

the purchase, redemption or other acquisition, cancellation or retirement for value of Equity Interests of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or any Parent held by any existing or former employees or management or directors of the Company or any Parent or any Subsidiary of the Company or their assigns, estates or heirs, in each case in connection with (x) the death or disability of such employee, manager or director or (y) the repurchase provisions under employee stock option or stock purchase agreements or other agreements to compensate management employees or directors; provided that in the case of clause (y) such redemptions or repurchases pursuant to such clause will not exceed $2.5 million in the aggregate during any twelve-month period plus the aggregate Net Cash Proceeds received by the Company after the Issue Date from the issuance of such Capital Stock or equity appreciation rights to, or the exercise of options,

 

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warrants or other rights to purchase or acquire Capital Stock of the Company by, any current or former director, officer or employee of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary; provided that the amount of such Net Cash Proceeds received by the Company and utilized pursuant to this clause (xi) for any such repurchase, redemption, acquisition or retirement will be excluded from clause (a)(3)(B) of the preceding paragraph; and provided, further, that unused amounts available pursuant to this clause (xi) to be utilized for Restricted Payments during any twelve-month period may be carried forward and utilized in the next succeeding twelve-month period; and

 

  (xii) repurchases of Capital Stock deemed to occur upon the exercise of stock options, warrants or other convertible securities if such Capital Stock represents (i) a portion of the exercise price thereof or (ii) withholding incurred in connection with such exercise.

provided, that (A) in the case of clauses (iii), (iv), (v)(B)(1) (but only such Parent Expenses referred to in clause (ii) and clause (iv) of the definition of “Parent Expenses”), (vi), (viii) and (x), the net amount of any such Permitted Payment shall be included in subsequent calculations of the amount of Restricted Payments (but only to the extent such amount was not included as an expense in the calculation of Consolidated Net Income), and (B) in all cases other than pursuant to clause (A) immediately above, the net amount of any such Permitted Payment shall be excluded in subsequent calculations of the amount of Restricted Payments.

Limitation on restrictions on distributions from restricted subsidiaries. The Indenture will provide that the Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, create or otherwise cause to exist or become effective any consensual encumbrance or restriction on the ability of any Restricted Subsidiary to (i) pay dividends or make any other distributions on its Capital Stock or pay any Indebtedness or other obligations owed to the Company, (ii) make any loans or advances to the Company or (iii) transfer any of its property or assets to the Company (provided that dividend or liquidation priority between classes of Capital Stock, or subordination of any obligation (including the application of any remedy bars thereto) to any other obligation, will not be deemed to constitute such an encumbrance or restriction), except any encumbrance or restriction:

 

  (1) pursuant to any agreement in effect at or entered into on the Issue Date, including, without limitation, the Indenture, the Notes, the Senior Credit Facility or any other Credit Facility;

 

  (2) pursuant to any agreement or instrument of a Person, or relating to Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person, which Person is acquired by or merged or consolidated with or into the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, or which agreement or instrument is assumed by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection with an acquisition of assets from such Person, as in effect at the time of such acquisition, merger or consolidation (except to the extent that such Indebtedness was incurred to finance, or otherwise in connection with, such acquisition, merger or consolidation); provided that for purposes of this clause (2), if a Person other than the Company is the Successor Company with respect thereto, any Subsidiary thereof or agreement or instrument of such Person or any such Subsidiary shall be deemed acquired or assumed, as the case may be, by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be, when such Person becomes such Successor Company;

 

  (3) pursuant to an agreement or instrument (a “Refinancing Agreement”) effecting a refinancing of Indebtedness Incurred pursuant to, or that otherwise extends, renews, refunds, refinances or replaces, an agreement or instrument referred to in clause (1) or (2) of this covenant or this clause (3) (an “Initial Agreement”) or contained in any amendment, supplement or other modification to an Initial Agreement (an “Amendment”); provided, however, that the encumbrances and restrictions contained in any such Refinancing Agreement or Amendment taken as a whole are not materially less favorable to the Holders of the applicable Notes than encumbrances and restrictions contained in the Initial Agreement or Initial Agreements to which such Refinancing Agreement or Amendment relates (as determined in good faith by the Company);

 

  (4)

(A) that restricts in a customary manner the subletting, assignment or transfer of any property or asset that is subject to a lease, license or similar contract, or the assignment or transfer of any lease, license

 

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or other contract, (B) by virtue of any transfer of, agreement to transfer, option or right with respect to, or Lien on, any property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture, (C) contained in mortgages, pledges or other security agreements securing Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary to the extent restricting the transfer of the property or assets subject thereto, (D) pursuant to customary provisions restricting dispositions of real property interests set forth in any reciprocal easement agreements of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, (E) pursuant to Purchase Money Obligations that impose encumbrances or restrictions on the property or assets so acquired, (F) on cash or other deposits or net worth imposed by customers or suppliers under agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business, (G) pursuant to customary provisions contained in agreements and instruments entered into in the ordinary course of business (including but not limited to leases and joint venture and other similar agreements entered into in the ordinary course of business), (H) that arises or is agreed to in the ordinary course of business and does not detract from the value of property or assets of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in any manner material to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary, (I) pursuant to Hedging Obligations or (J) in connection with or relating to any Vehicle Rental Concession Right;

 

  (5) with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary (or any of its property or assets) imposed pursuant to an agreement entered into for the direct or indirect sale or disposition of all or substantially all the Capital Stock or assets of such Restricted Subsidiary (or the property or assets that are subject to such restriction) pending the closing of such sale or disposition;

 

  (6) by reason of any applicable law, rule, regulation or order, or required by any regulatory authority having jurisdiction over the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or any of their businesses; or

 

  (7) pursuant to an agreement or instrument (A) relating to any Indebtedness permitted to be Incurred subsequent to the Issue Date pursuant to the provisions of the covenant described under “— Limitation on indebtedness” (i) if the encumbrances and restrictions contained in any such agreement or instrument taken as a whole are not less favorable to the Holders of the applicable Notes than the encumbrances and restrictions contained in the Initial Agreements (as determined in good faith by the Company), or (ii) if such encumbrance or restriction is not materially more disadvantageous to the Holders of the applicable Notes than is customary in comparable financings (as determined in good faith by the Company) and either (x) the Company determines in good faith that such encumbrance or restriction will not materially affect the Company’s ability to make principal or interest payments on the applicable Notes or (y) such encumbrance or restriction applies only if a default occurs in respect of a payment or financial covenant relating to such Indebtedness, (B) relating to any sale of receivables by a Foreign Subsidiary (C) of, or relating to Indebtedness of or a Financing Disposition by or to or in favor of, any Special Purpose Entity or (D) of a financing arrangement of a Special Purpose Entity organized outside the United States.

Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock. The Indenture will provide as follows:

 

  (a) The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, make any Asset Disposition unless

 

  (i) the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary receives consideration (including by way of relief from, or by any other Person assuming responsibility for, any liabilities, contingent or otherwise) at the time of such Asset Disposition at least equal to the fair market value of the shares and assets subject to such Asset Disposition, as such fair market value may be determined (and shall be determined, to the extent such Asset Disposition or any series of related Asset Dispositions involves aggregate consideration in excess of $25.0 million) in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination shall be conclusive (including as to the value of all noncash consideration);

 

  (ii)

in the case of any Asset Disposition (or series of related Asset Dispositions) having a fair market value of $25.0 million or more other than in a sale of the Budget Truck Division for fair market

 

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value, at least 75% of the consideration therefor (excluding, in the case of an Asset Disposition (or series of related Asset Dispositions), any consideration by way of relief from, or by any other Person assuming responsibility for, any liabilities, contingent or otherwise, that are not Indebtedness) received by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary is in the form of cash; and

 

  (iii) an amount equal to 100% of the Net Available Cash from such Asset Disposition is applied by the Company (or any Restricted Subsidiary, as the case may be) as follows:

 

  (A) first, either (x) to the extent the Company elects (or is required by the terms of any Bank Indebtedness, any senior indebtedness of the Company or any Subsidiary Guarantor or any Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor), to prepay, repay or purchase any such Indebtedness or (in the case of letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments) cash collateralize any such Indebtedness (in each case other than Indebtedness owed to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) within 365 days after the later of the date of such Asset Disposition and the date of receipt of such Net Available Cash, or (y) to the extent the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary elects, to invest in Additional Assets (including by means of an investment in Additional Assets by a Restricted Subsidiary with an amount equal to Net Available Cash received by the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary) within 365 days from the later of the date of such Asset Disposition and the date of receipt of such Net Available Cash, or, if such investment in Additional Assets is a project authorized by the Board of Directors that will take longer than such 365 days to complete, the period of time necessary to complete such project;

 

  (B) second, if the balance of such Net Available Cash after application in accordance with clause (A) above exceeds $25.0 million, (such balance, the “Excess Proceeds”), to the extent of such Excess Proceeds, to make an offer to purchase Notes and (to the extent the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary elects, or is required by the terms thereof) to purchase, redeem or repay any other unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, pursuant and subject to the conditions of the Indenture and the agreements governing such other Indebtedness; and

 

  (C) third, to the extent of the balance of such Net Available Cash after application in accordance with clauses (A) and (B) above, to fund (to the extent consistent with any other applicable provision of the Indenture) any general corporate purpose (including but not limited to the repurchase, repayment or other acquisition or retirement of any Subordinated Obligations);

provided, however, that in connection with any prepayment, repayment or purchase of Indebtedness pursuant to clause (A)(x) or (B) above, the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary will retire such Indebtedness and will cause the related loan commitment (if any) to be permanently reduced in an amount equal to the principal amount so prepaid, repaid or purchased.

Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this covenant, the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries shall not be required to apply any Net Available Cash or equivalent amount in accordance with this covenant except to the extent that the aggregate Net Available Cash from all Asset Dispositions or equivalent amount that is not applied in accordance with this covenant exceeds $50.0 million. If the aggregate principal amount of Notes or other Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary validly tendered and not withdrawn (or otherwise subject to purchase, redemption or repayment) in connection with an offer pursuant to clause (B) above exceeds the Excess Proceeds, the Excess Proceeds will be apportioned between such Notes and such other Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, with the portion of the Excess Proceeds payable in respect of such Notes to equal the lesser of (x) the Excess Proceeds amount multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the outstanding principal amount of such Notes and the denominator of which is the sum of the outstanding principal amount of the Notes and the outstanding principal amount of the relevant other Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, and (y) the aggregate principal amount of Notes validly tendered and not withdrawn.

 

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For the purposes of clause (ii) of paragraph (a) above, the following are deemed to be cash: (1) Temporary Cash Investments and Cash Equivalents, (2) the assumption of Indebtedness of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock of the Company) or any Restricted Subsidiary and the release of the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from all liability on payment of the principal amount of such Indebtedness in connection with such Asset Disposition, (3) Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary that is no longer a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such Asset Disposition, to the extent that the Company and each other Restricted Subsidiary are released from any Guarantee of payment of the principal amount of such Indebtedness in connection with such Asset Disposition, (4) securities received by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary from the transferee that are converted by the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary into cash within 180 days, and (5) consideration consisting of Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary.

 

  (b) In the event of an Asset Disposition that requires the purchase of Notes pursuant to clause (iii)(B) of paragraph (a) above, the Company will be required to purchase Notes tendered pursuant to an offer by the Company for the applicable Notes (the “Offer”) at a purchase price of 100% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the Purchase Date in accordance with the procedures (including prorating in the event of oversubscription) set forth in the Indenture. If the aggregate purchase price of the applicable Notes tendered pursuant to the Offer is less than the Net Available Cash allotted to the purchase of applicable Notes, the remaining Net Available Cash will be available to the Company for use in accordance with clause (iii)(B) of paragraph (a) above (to repay other Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) or clause (iii)(C) of paragraph (a) above. The Company shall not be required to make an Offer for Notes pursuant to this covenant if the Net Available Cash available therefor (after application of the proceeds as provided in clause (iii)(A) of paragraph (a) above) is less than $50.0 million for any particular Asset Disposition (which lesser amounts shall be carried forward for purposes of determining whether an Offer is required with respect to the Net Available Cash from any subsequent Asset Disposition). No Note will be repurchased in part if less than the Minimum Denomination in original principal amount.

 

  (c) To the extent that the provisions of any securities laws or regulations conflict with provisions of this “Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock” covenant, the Company may comply with the applicable securities laws and regulations and will not be deemed to have breached its obligations hereunder by virtue thereof.

Limitation on transactions with affiliates. The Indenture will provide as follows:

 

(a) The Company will not, and will not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, enter into or conduct any transaction or series of related transactions (including the purchase, sale, lease or exchange of any property or the rendering of any service) with any Affiliate of the Company (an “Affiliate Transaction”) unless:

 

  (i) such Affiliate transaction is entered into in good faith and the terms of such Affiliate Transaction are, taken as a whole, fair and reasonable to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary; and

 

  (ii) if such Affiliate Transaction involves aggregate consideration in excess of $25.0 million, the terms of such Affiliate Transaction have been approved by a majority of the Disinterested Directors.

For purposes of this paragraph, any Affiliate Transaction shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirements set forth in this paragraph if (x) such Affiliate Transaction is approved by a majority of the Disinterested Directors or (y) in the event there are no Disinterested Directors, the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary receives an opinion in customary form from a nationally recognized appraisal or investment banking firm to the effect that such Affiliate Transaction is fair to the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary from a financial point of view.

 

(b) The provisions of the preceding paragraph (a) will not apply to:

 

  (i) any Restricted Payment Transaction;

 

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  (ii) (1) the entering into, maintaining or performance of any employment contract, collective bargaining agreement, benefit plan, program or arrangement, related trust agreement or any other similar arrangement for or with any employee, officer or director heretofore or hereafter entered into in the ordinary course of business, including vacation, health, insurance, deferred compensation, severance, retirement, savings or other similar plans, programs or arrangements, (2) the payment of compensation, performance of indemnification or contribution obligations, or any issuance, grant or award of stock, options, other equity-related interests or other securities, to employees, officers or directors in the ordinary course of business, (3) the payment of reasonable fees to directors of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (as determined in good faith by the Company or such Subsidiary) or (4) Management Advances and payments in respect thereof (or in reimbursement of any expenses referred to in the definition of such term);

 

  (iii) any transaction with, including an investment in, the Company, any Restricted Subsidiary, or any Special Purpose Entity;

 

  (iv) any transaction arising out of agreements or instruments in existence on the Issue Date and identified under “Certain relationships and related transactions” (other than any Tax Sharing Agreement referred to in clause (b)(vi) of this covenant), and any payments made pursuant thereto;

 

  (v) any transaction in the ordinary course of business, or approved by a majority of the Board of Directors, between the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary and any Affiliate of the Company controlled by the Company that is a joint venture or similar entity;

 

  (vi) the execution, delivery and performance of any Tax Sharing Agreement;

 

  (vii) any issuance or sale of Capital Stock (other than Disqualified Stock) of the Company or capital contribution to the Company;

 

  (viii) transactions with Affiliates solely in their capacity as holders of Indebtedness or Capital Stock of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, where such Affiliates hold less Indebtedness or Capital Stock than non-Affiliates and such Affiliates receive the same consideration as non-Affiliates in such transactions;

 

  (ix) any transaction with any Person who is not an Affiliate immediately before the consummation of such transaction that becomes an Affiliate as a result of such transaction; and

 

  (x) transactions exclusively between or among the Company and any of its Restricted Subsidiaries, provided such transactions are not otherwise prohibited by the Indenture.

Limitation on liens. The Indenture will provide that the Company shall not, and shall not permit any Restricted Subsidiary to, directly or indirectly, create or permit to exist any Lien (other than Permitted Liens) on any of its property or assets (including Capital Stock of any other Person), whether owned on the date of the Indenture or thereafter acquired, securing any Indebtedness (the “Initial Lien”), unless contemporaneously therewith effective provision is made to secure the Indebtedness due under the Indenture and the Notes or, in respect of Liens on any Restricted Subsidiary’s property or assets, any Subsidiary Guarantee of such Restricted Subsidiary, equally and ratably with (or on a senior basis to, in the case of Subordinated Obligations or Guarantor Subordinated Obligations) such obligation for so long as such obligation is so secured by such Initial Lien. Any such Lien thereby created in favor of the Notes or any such Subsidiary Guarantee will be automatically and unconditionally released and discharged upon (i) the release and discharge of the Initial Lien to which it relates, (ii) in the case of any such Lien in favor of any such Subsidiary Guarantee, upon the termination and discharge of such Subsidiary Guarantee in accordance with the terms of the Indenture or (iii) any sale, exchange or transfer (other than a transfer constituting a transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company that is governed by the provisions of the covenant described under “ — Merger and consolidation” below) to any Person not an Affiliate of the Company of the property or assets secured by such Initial Lien, or of all of the Capital Stock held by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in, or all or substantially all the assets of, any Restricted Subsidiary creating such Initial Lien.

 

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Future subsidiary guarantors. As set forth more particularly under “— Subsidiary guarantees,” the Indenture will provide that the Company will cause each Domestic Subsidiary that guarantees payment by the Company of any Indebtedness of the Company under the Senior Credit Facilities to execute and deliver to the Trustee a supplemental indenture or other instrument pursuant to which such Domestic Subsidiary will guarantee payment of the Notes, whereupon such Domestic Subsidiary will become a Subsidiary Guarantor for all purposes under the Indenture. The Company will also have the right to cause any other Subsidiary so to guarantee payment of the Notes. Subsidiary Guarantees will be subject to release and discharge under certain circumstances prior to payment in full of the Notes. See “ — Subsidiary guarantees.”

SEC reports. Prior to consummation of the Exchange Offer and when any Notes under the Indenture are outstanding, the Company will provide to the Trustee and the holders of Notes:

 

  (a) within 90 days after the end of the Company’s fiscal year, financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations substantially equivalent to that which would be required to be included in an Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company were the Company subject to an obligation to file such a report under the Exchange Act;

 

  (b) within 45 days after the end of each of the first three fiscal quarters in each fiscal year of the Company, financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations substantially equivalent to that which would be required to be included in a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company were the Company subject to an obligation to file such a report under the Exchange Act

provided, however, that the reports set forth in clauses (a) and (b) above shall not be required to: (x) contain any certification required by any such form or the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, (y) include separate financial statements of any Guarantor or the Co-Issuer or (z) include any exhibit.

The Indenture will provide that, following consummation of the Exchange Offer, notwithstanding that the Company may not be required to be or remain subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Company will file with the SEC (unless such filing is not permitted under the Exchange Act or by the SEC), so long as any Notes are outstanding, the annual reports, information, documents and other reports that the Company is required to file with the SEC pursuant to such Section 13(a) or 15(d) or would be so required to file if the Company were so subject. The Company will also, within 15 days after the date on which the Company was so required to file or would be so required to file if the Company were so subject, transmit by mail to all applicable Holders, as their names and addresses appear in the applicable Note Register, and to the Trustee (or make available on a Company website) copies of any such information, documents and reports (without exhibits) so required to be filed.

The Company will be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of this paragraph if any Parent files with the SEC and provides reports, documents and information of the types otherwise so required, in each case within the applicable time periods specified by the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC, and the Company is not required to file such reports, documents and information separately under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC (after giving effect to any exemptive relief) because of the filings by such Parent. The Company will comply with the other provisions of TIA § 314(a).

Merger and consolidation

The Indenture will provide that the Company will not consolidate with or merge with or into, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all its assets to, any Person, unless:

 

  (i)

the resulting, surviving or transferee Person (the “Successor Company”) will be a Person organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, any State thereof or the District of Columbia and the Successor Company (if not the Company) will expressly assume all the obligations of the

 

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Company under the applicable Notes and the Indenture by executing and delivering to the Trustee a supplemental indenture or one or more other documents or instruments in form reasonably satisfactory to such Trustee;

  (ii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction (and treating any Indebtedness that becomes an obligation of the Successor Company or any Restricted Subsidiary as a result of such transaction as having been Incurred by the Successor Company or such Restricted Subsidiary at the time of such transaction), no Default will have occurred and be continuing;

 

  (iii) immediately after giving effect to such transaction, either (A) the Successor Company could Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness pursuant to paragraph (a) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” or (B) the Consolidated Coverage Ratio of the Company (or, if applicable, the Successor Company with respect thereto) would equal or exceed the Consolidated Coverage Ratio of the Company immediately prior to giving effect to such transaction;

 

  (iv) each applicable Subsidiary Guarantor (other than (x) any Subsidiary Guarantor that will be released from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee in connection with such transaction and (y) any party to any such consolidation or merger) shall have delivered a supplemental indenture or other document or instrument in form reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee, confirming its Subsidiary Guarantee (other than any Subsidiary Guarantee that will be discharged or terminated in connection with such transaction); and

 

  (v) the Company will have delivered to such Trustee an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel, each to the effect that such consolidation, merger or transfer complies with the provisions described in this paragraph, provided that (x) in giving such opinion such counsel may assume compliance with the foregoing clauses (ii) and (iii) to the extent such opinion would otherwise be required to address financial matters or tests and, as to any matters of fact may rely on an Officer’s Certificate, and (y) no Opinion of Counsel will be required for a consolidation, merger or transfer described in the last paragraph of this covenant.

Any Indebtedness that becomes an obligation of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (or that is deemed to be Incurred by any Person that becomes a Restricted Subsidiary) as a result of any such transaction undertaken in compliance with this covenant, and any Refinancing Indebtedness with respect thereto, shall be deemed to have been Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness.”

The Successor Company will succeed to, and be substituted for, and may exercise every right and power of, the Company under the Indenture, and thereafter the predecessor Company shall be relieved of all obligations and covenants under the Indenture, except that the predecessor Company in the case of a lease of all or substantially all its assets will not be released from the obligation to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes.

Clauses (ii) and (iii) of the first paragraph of this “Merger and consolidation” covenant will not apply to any transaction in which (1) any Restricted Subsidiary consolidates with, merges with or into or conveys or transfers all or part of its assets to the Company or (2) the Company consolidates with or merges with or into or conveys or transfers all or substantially all its properties and assets to (x) an Affiliate incorporated or organized for the purpose of reincorporating or reorganizing the Company in another jurisdiction or changing its legal structure to a corporation or other entity or (y) a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company so long as all assets of the Company and the Restricted Subsidiaries immediately prior to such transaction (other than Capital Stock of such Restricted Subsidiary) are owned by such Restricted Subsidiary and its Restricted Subsidiaries immediately after the consummation thereof.

Defaults

An Event of Default will be defined in the Indenture as:

 

  (i) a default in any payment of interest on any applicable Note when due, continued for 30 days;

 

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  (ii) a default in the payment of principal of any applicable Note when due, whether at its Stated Maturity, upon optional redemption, upon required repurchase, upon declaration of acceleration or otherwise;

 

  (iii) the failure by the Company to comply with its obligations under the first paragraph of the covenant described under “— Merger and consolidation” above;

 

  (iv) the failure by the Company to comply for 30 days after notice with any of its obligations under the covenant described under “— Change of control” above (other than a failure to purchase Notes);

 

  (v) the failure by the Company to comply for 60 days after notice with its other agreements contained in the applicable Notes or the Indenture;

 

  (vi) the failure by any applicable Subsidiary Guarantor to comply for 45 days after notice with its obligations under its applicable Subsidiary Guarantee;

 

  (vii) the failure by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary to pay any Indebtedness within any applicable grace period after final maturity or the acceleration of any such Indebtedness by the holders thereof because of a default, if the total amount of such Indebtedness so unpaid or accelerated exceeds $50.0 million or its foreign currency equivalent; provided, that no Default or Event of Default will be deemed to occur with respect to any such accelerated Indebtedness that is paid or otherwise acquired or retired within 30 days after such acceleration (the “cross acceleration provision”);

 

  (viii) certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Company or a Significant Subsidiary, or of other Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Significant Subsidiaries but would in the aggregate constitute a Significant Subsidiary if considered as a single Person (the “bankruptcy provisions”);

 

  (ix) the rendering of any judgment or decree for the payment of money in an amount (net of any insurance or indemnity payments actually received in respect thereof prior to or within 90 days from the entry thereof, or to be received in respect thereof in the event any appeal thereof shall be unsuccessful) in excess of $50.0 million or its foreign currency equivalent against the Company or a Significant Subsidiary, or jointly and severally against other Restricted Subsidiaries that are not Significant Subsidiaries but would in the aggregate constitute a Significant Subsidiary if considered as a single Person, that is not discharged, or bonded or insured by a third Person, if such judgment or decree remains outstanding for a period of 90 days following such judgment or decree and is not discharged, waived or stayed (the “judgment default provision”); or

 

  (x) the failure of any applicable Subsidiary Guarantee by a Subsidiary Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary to be in full force and effect (except as contemplated by the terms thereof or of the Indenture) or the denial or disaffirmation in writing by any applicable Subsidiary Guarantor that is a Significant Subsidiary of its obligations under the Indenture or any applicable Subsidiary Guarantee, if such Default continues for 10 days.

The foregoing will constitute Events of Default whatever the reason for any such Event of Default and whether it is voluntary or involuntary or is effected by operation of law or pursuant to any judgment, decree or order of any court or any order, rule or regulation of any administrative or governmental body.

However, a Default under clause (iv), (v) or (vi) will not constitute an Event of Default until the Trustee or the Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes notify the Company of the Default and the Company does not cure such Default within the time specified in such clause after receipt of such notice.

If an Event of Default (other than a Default relating to certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of the Company) occurs and is continuing the Trustee by notice to the Company, or the Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes by notice to the Company and the Trustee, may declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all the Notes to be due and payable. Upon the effectiveness of such a declaration, such principal and interest will be due and payable immediately.

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the applicable Notes will become immediately due and payable without any declaration or other act on the part of the Trustee or any applicable Holders. Under certain circumstances, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes may rescind any such acceleration with respect to the applicable Notes and its consequences.

Subject to the provisions of the Indenture relating to the duties of the Trustee, in case an Event of Default occurs and is continuing, such Trustee will be under no obligation to exercise any of the rights or powers under the Indenture at the request or direction of any of the Holders unless such Holders have offered to the Trustee reasonable indemnity or security against any loss, liability or expense. Except to enforce the right to receive payment of principal, premium (if any) or interest when due, no Holder may pursue any remedy with respect to the Indenture or the applicable Notes unless (i) such Holder has previously given the Trustee written notice that an Event of Default is continuing, (ii) Holders of at least 30% in principal amount of the outstanding Notes of the applicable class have requested the Trustee in writing to pursue the remedy, (iii) such Holders have offered the Trustee reasonable security or indemnity against any loss, liability or expense, (iv) such Trustee has not complied with such request within 60 days after the receipt of the request and the offer of security or indemnity and (v) the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes of the applicable class have not given the Trustee a direction inconsistent with such request within such 60-day period. Subject to certain restrictions, the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes of the applicable class are given the right to direct the time, method and place of conducting any proceeding for any remedy available to the Trustee or of exercising any trust or power conferred on such Trustee. The Trustee, however, may refuse to follow any direction that conflicts with law or the Indenture or that such Trustee determines is unduly prejudicial to the rights of any other Holder or that would involve such Trustee in personal liability. Prior to taking any action under the Indenture, the Trustee will be entitled to indemnification satisfactory to it in its sole discretion against all losses and expenses caused by taking or not taking such action.

The Indenture will provide that if a Default occurs and is continuing and is known to the Trustee, such Trustee must mail to each Holder notice of the Default within 90 days after it occurs. Except in the case of a Default in the payment of principal of, or premium (if any) or interest on, any Note, the Trustee may withhold notice if and so long as a committee of its Trust Officers in good faith determines that withholding notice is in the interests of the Noteholders. In addition, the Company is required to deliver to the Trustee, within 120 days after the end of each fiscal year, a certificate indicating whether the signers thereof know of any Default occurring during the previous year. The Company also is required to deliver to the Trustee, within 30 days after the occurrence thereof, written notice of any event that would constitute certain Defaults, their status and what action the Company is taking or proposes to take in respect thereof.

Amendments and waivers

Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture may be amended with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding and any past default or compliance with any provisions may be waived with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Notes of the applicable class then outstanding (including in each case, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for Notes); provided, that if any such amendment or waiver will only affect the Floating Rate Notes, the 7.625% Notes or the 7.75% Notes then outstanding, then only the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Floating Rate Notes, the 7.625% Notes or the 7.75% Notes then outstanding (including, in each case, consents obtained in connection with a tender offer or exchange offer for Notes), as the case may be, shall be required. However, without the consent of each Holder of an outstanding Note affected, no amendment or waiver may (i) reduce the principal amount of Notes of the applicable class whose Holders must consent to an amendment or waiver, (ii) reduce the rate of or extend the time for payment of interest on any Note of the applicable class, (iii) reduce the principal of or extend the Stated Maturity of any Note of the applicable class, (iv) reduce the premium payable upon the redemption of any Note of the applicable class, or change the date on which any Note of the applicable class may be redeemed as described under “— Optional redemption” above, (v) make any Note of the applicable class payable in money other than that stated in such Note, (vi) impair the

 

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right of any Holder to receive payment of principal of and interest on such Holder’s Notes of the applicable class on or after the due dates therefor or to institute suit for the enforcement of any such payment on or with respect to such Holder’s Notes of the applicable class, or (vii) make any change in the amendment or waiver provisions described in this sentence.

Without the consent of any applicable Holder, the Company, the Trustee and (as applicable) any Subsidiary Guarantor may amend the Indenture to cure any ambiguity, manifest error, omission, defect or inconsistency, to provide for the assumption by a successor of the obligations of the Company or a Subsidiary Guarantor under such Indenture, to provide for uncertificated Notes in addition to or in place of certificated Notes, to add Guarantees with respect to the Notes, to secure the Notes, to confirm and evidence the release, termination or discharge of any Guarantee or Lien with respect to or securing the Notes when such release, termination or discharge is provided for under the Indenture, to add to the covenants of the Company for the benefit of the Noteholders or to surrender any right or power conferred upon the Company, to provide for or confirm the issuance of Additional Notes, to conform the text of the Indenture, the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee to any provision of this “Description of the exchange notes,” to increase the minimum denomination of Dollar Notes to equal the dollar equivalent of €1,000 rounded up to the nearest $1,000 (including for purposes of redemption or repurchase of any Dollar Note in part), to provide additional rights or benefits to the Holders or make any change that does not materially adversely affect the rights of any Holder, to release a Subsidiary Guarantor from its obligations under its Subsidiary Guarantee or the Indenture in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indenture, to provide for the appointment of a successor trustee, provided that the successor trustee is otherwise qualified and eligible to act as such under the terms of the Indenture, or to comply with any requirement of the SEC in connection with the qualification of the Indenture under the TIA or otherwise.

The consent of the applicable Noteholders is not necessary under the Indenture to approve the particular form of any proposed amendment or waiver. It is sufficient if such consent approves the substance of the proposed amendment or waiver. Until an amendment or waiver becomes effective, a consent to it by a Noteholder is a continuing consent by such Noteholder and every subsequent Holder of all or part of the related Note. Any such Noteholder or subsequent holder may revoke such consent as to its Note by written notice to the Trustee or the Company, received thereby before the date on which the Company certifies to such Trustee that the Holders of the requisite principal amount of Notes have consented to such amendment or waiver. After an amendment or waiver under the Indenture becomes effective, the Company is required to mail to Noteholders a notice briefly describing such amendment or waiver. However, the failure to give such notice to all Noteholders, or any defect therein, will not impair or affect the validity of the amendment or waiver.

Defeasance

The Company at any time may terminate all its obligations under the applicable Notes and the Indenture (“legal defeasance”), except for certain obligations, including those relating to the defeasance trust and obligations to register the transfer or exchange of the Notes, to replace mutilated, destroyed, lost or stolen Notes and to maintain a registrar and paying agent in respect of the Notes. The Company at any time may terminate its obligations under certain covenants under the Indenture, including the covenants described under “— Certain covenants” and “— Change of control,” the operation of the default provisions relating to such covenants described under “— Defaults” above, the operation of the cross acceleration provision, the bankruptcy provisions with respect to Subsidiaries and the judgment default provision described under “— Defaults” above, and the limitations contained in clauses (iii), (iv) and (v) under “— Merger and consolidation” above (“covenant defeasance”). If the Company exercises its legal defeasance option or its covenant defeasance option, each Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from all of its obligations with respect to its applicable Subsidiary Guarantee.

The Company may exercise its legal defeasance option notwithstanding its prior exercise of its covenant defeasance option. If the Company exercises its legal defeasance option, payment of the applicable Notes may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default with respect thereto. If the Company exercises its covenant

 

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defeasance option, payment of the applicable Notes may not be accelerated because of an Event of Default specified in clause (iv), (v) (as it relates to the covenants described under “— Certain covenants” above), (vi), (vii), (viii) (but only with respect to events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of a Subsidiary), (ix) or (x) under “— Defaults” above or because of the failure of the Company to comply with clause (iii), (iv) or (v) under “— Merger and consolidation” above.

Either defeasance option may be exercised to any redemption date or to the maturity date for the applicable Notes. In order to exercise either defeasance option, the Company must irrevocably deposit in trust (the “defeasance trust”) with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations, or a combination thereof, sufficient (without reinvestment) to pay principal of, and premium (if any) and interest on, the applicable Notes to redemption or maturity, as the case may be, and must comply with certain other conditions, including delivery to the Trustee of an Opinion of Counsel (subject to customary exceptions and exclusions) to the effect that holders of the applicable Notes will not recognize income, gain or loss for Federal income tax purposes as a result of such deposit and defeasance and will be subject to Federal income tax on the same amount and in the same manner and at the same times as would have been the case if such deposit and defeasance had not occurred (and, in the case of legal defeasance only, such Opinion of Counsel (x) must be based on a ruling of the Internal Revenue Service or other change in applicable Federal income tax law since the Issue Date and (y) need not be delivered if all Notes not theretofore delivered to the Trustee for cancellation have become due and payable, will become due and payable at its Stated Maturity within one year, or are to be called for redemption within one year, under arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company).

Satisfaction and discharge

The Indenture will be discharged and cease to be of further effect (except as to surviving rights of registration of transfer or exchange of the applicable Notes, as expressly provided for in such Indenture) as to all outstanding Notes of the applicable class when (i) either (a) all Notes of the applicable class previously authenticated and delivered (other than certain lost, stolen or destroyed Notes, and certain Notes for which provision for payment was previously made and thereafter the funds have been released to the Company) have been delivered to the Trustee for cancellation or (b) all Notes of the applicable class not previously delivered to the Trustee for cancellation (x) have become due and payable, (y) will become due and payable at their Stated Maturity within one year or (z) have been or are to be called for redemption within one year under arrangements reasonably satisfactory to the Trustee for the giving of notice of redemption by such Trustee in the name, and at the expense, of the Company; (ii) the Company has irrevocably deposited or caused to be deposited with the Trustee money, U.S. Government Obligations, or a combination thereof, sufficient (without reinvestment) to pay and discharge the entire indebtedness on the Notes of the applicable class not previously delivered to the Trustee for cancellation, for principal, premium, if any, and interest to, but not including, the date of redemption or their Stated Maturity, as the case may be; (iii) the Company has paid or caused to be paid all other sums payable under the Indenture by the Company; and (iv) the Company has delivered to the Trustee an Officer’s Certificate and an Opinion of Counsel each to the effect that all conditions precedent under the “Satisfaction and Discharge” section of the Indenture relating to the satisfaction and discharge of such Indenture have been complied with, provided that any such counsel may rely on any Officer’s Certificate as to matters of fact (including as to compliance with the foregoing clauses (i), (ii) and (iii)).

No personal liability of directors, officers, employees, incorporators and stockholders

No director, officer, employee, incorporator, equity holder, member or stockholder of any Issuer, any Subsidiary Guarantor or any Subsidiary of any thereof shall have any liability for any obligation of the Company or any Subsidiary Guarantor under the Indenture, the Notes or any Subsidiary Guarantee, or for any claim based on, in respect of, or by reason of, any such obligation or its creation. Each Noteholder, by accepting the Notes, waives and releases all such liability. The waiver and release are part of the consideration for issuance of the Notes.

 

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Concerning the Trustee

The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York is the Trustee under the Indenture and is appointed by the Company as Registrar and Paying Agent with regard to the Notes.

The Indenture will provide that, except during the continuance of an Event of Default, the Trustee will perform only such duties as are set forth specifically in such Indenture. During the existence of an Event of Default, the Trustee will exercise such of the rights and powers vested in it under the Indenture and use the same degree of care and skill in its exercise as a prudent person would exercise under the circumstances in the conduct of such person’s own affairs.

The Indenture and the TIA will impose certain limitations on the rights of the Trustee, should it become a creditor of the Company, to obtain payment of claims in certain cases or to realize on certain property received by it in respect of any such claims, as security or otherwise. The Trustee is permitted to engage in other transactions; provided, that if it acquires any conflicting interest as described in the TIA, it must eliminate such conflict, apply to the SEC for permission to continue as Trustee with such conflict, or resign.

Transfer and exchange

A Noteholder may transfer or exchange Notes in accordance with the Indenture. Upon any transfer or exchange, the registrar and the Trustee may require such Noteholder, among other things, to furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer documents and the Company may require such Noteholder to pay any taxes or other governmental charges required by law or permitted by the Indenture. The Company is not required to transfer or exchange any Note selected for redemption or purchase or to transfer or exchange any Note for a period of 15 Business Days prior to the day of the mailing of the notice of redemption or purchase. No service charge will be made for any registration of transfer or exchange of the Notes, but the Company may require payment of a sum sufficient to cover any transfer tax or other governmental charge payable in connection with the transfer or exchange. The Notes will be issued in registered form and the registered holder of a Note will be treated as the owner of such Note for all purposes.

Governing law

The Indenture will provide that it and the applicable Notes will be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York.

Certain definitions

“Acquired Indebtedness” means Indebtedness of a Person (i) existing at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary or (ii) assumed in connection with the acquisition of assets from such Person, in each case other than Indebtedness Incurred in connection with, or in contemplation of, such Person becoming a Subsidiary or such acquisition. Acquired Indebtedness shall be deemed to be Incurred on the date of the related acquisition of assets from any Person or the date the acquired Person becomes a Subsidiary.

“Additional Assets” means (i) any property or assets that replace the property or assets that are the subject of an Asset Disposition; (ii) any property or assets (other than Indebtedness and Capital Stock) used or to be used by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary or otherwise useful in a Related Business (including any capital expenditures on any property or assets already so used); (iii) the Capital Stock of a Person that is engaged in a Related Business and becomes a Restricted Subsidiary as a result of the acquisition of such Capital Stock by the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary; or (iv) Capital Stock of any Person that at such time is a Restricted Subsidiary acquired from a third party.

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“control” when used with respect to any Person means the power to direct the management and policies of such Person, directly or indirectly, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; and the terms “controlling” and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

“Asset Disposition” means any sale, lease (other than an operating lease entered into in the ordinary course of business), transfer or other disposition of shares of Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary (other than directors’ qualifying shares, or (in the case of a Foreign Subsidiary) to the extent required by applicable law), property or other assets (each referred to for the purposes of this definition as a “disposition”) by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries (including any disposition by means of a merger, consolidation or similar transaction), other than (i) a disposition to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, (ii) a sale or other disposition in the ordinary course of business, (iii) the sale or discount (with or without recourse, and on customary or commercially reasonable terms) of accounts receivable or notes receivable arising in the ordinary course of business, or the conversion or exchange of accounts receivable for notes receivable, (iv) any Restricted Payment Transaction, (v) a disposition that is governed by the provisions described under “—Merger and consolidation” or any disposition that constitutes a Change of Control, (vi) any Financing Disposition, (vii) any “fee in lieu” or other disposition of assets to any governmental authority or agency that continue in use by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, so long as the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary may obtain title to such assets upon reasonable notice by paying a nominal fee, (viii) any exchange of property pursuant to or intended to qualify under Section 1031 (or any successor section) of the Code, or any exchange of equipment to be leased, rented or otherwise used in a Related Business, (ix) any financing transaction with respect to property built or acquired by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary after the Issue Date, including without limitation any sale/leaseback transaction or asset securitization, (x) any disposition arising from foreclosure, condemnation or similar action with respect to any property or other assets, or exercise of termination rights under any lease, license, concession or other agreement, (xi) any disposition of Capital Stock, Indebtedness or other securities of an Unrestricted Subsidiary, (xii) a disposition of Capital Stock of a Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to an agreement or other obligation with or to a Person (other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) from whom such Restricted Subsidiary was acquired, or from whom such Restricted Subsidiary acquired its business and assets (having been newly formed in connection with such acquisition), entered into in connection with such acquisition, (xiii) a disposition of not more than 5% of the outstanding Capital Stock of a Foreign Subsidiary that has been approved by the Board of Directors, (xiv) any disposition or series of related dispositions for aggregate consideration not to exceed $50.0 million, (xv) the creation of a Permitted Lien and dispositions in connection with Permitted Liens, (xvi) dispositions of Investments or receivables, in each case in connection with the compromise, settlement or collection thereof in the ordinary course of business or in bankruptcy or similar proceedings, (xvii) the unwinding of any Hedging Obligation, or (xviii) the licensing of any intellectual property.

“Average Book Value” means, for any period, the amount equal to (x) the sum of the respective book values of Rental Vehicles of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries as of the end of each of the most recent thirteen fiscal months of the Company that have ended at or prior to the end of such period, divided by (y) 13.

“Average Interest Rate” means, for any period, the amount equal to (x) the total interest expense of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period (excluding any interest expense on any Indebtedness of any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of, or secured by, Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets), divided by (y) the Average Principal Amount of Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period (excluding any Indebtedness of any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of, or secured by, Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets).

“Average Principal Amount” means, for any period, the amount equal to (x) the sum of the respective aggregate outstanding principal amounts of the applicable Indebtedness as of the end of each of the most recent thirteen fiscal months of the Company that have ended at or prior to the end of such period, divided by (y) 13.

 

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“Bank Indebtedness” means any and all amounts, whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter incurred, payable under or in respect of any Credit Facility, including without limitation principal, premium (if any), interest (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary whether or not a claim for post-filing interest is allowed in such proceedings), fees, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, guarantees, other monetary obligations of any nature and all other amounts payable thereunder or in respect thereof.

“Board of Directors” means, for any Person, the board of directors or other governing body of such Person or, if such Person is owned or managed by a single entity, the board of directors or other governing body of such entity, or, in either case, any committee thereof duly authorized to act on behalf of such board or governing body. Unless otherwise provided, “Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

“Business Day” means a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or other day on which commercial banking institutions are authorized or required by law to close in New York City (or any other city in which a Paying Agent maintains its office).

“Capital Stock” of any Person means any and all shares of, rights to purchase, warrants or options for, or other equivalents of or interests in (however designated) equity of such Person, including any Preferred Stock, but excluding any debt securities convertible into such equity.

“Capitalized Lease Obligation” means an obligation that is required to be classified and accounted for as a capitalized lease for financial reporting purposes in accordance with GAAP. The Stated Maturity of any Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be the date of the last payment of rent or any other amount due under the related lease.

“Cash Equivalents” means any of the following: (a) securities issued or fully guaranteed or insured by the United States of America or any agency or instrumentality thereof, (b) marketable general obligations issued by any state of the United States of America or any political subdivision of any such state or any public instrumentality thereof having a credit rating of “A” or better at the time of acquisition from either S&P or Moody’s, (c) time deposits, certificates of deposit or bankers’ acceptances of (i) any lender under a Senior Credit Facility or any affiliate thereof or (ii) any commercial bank having capital and surplus in excess of $500,000,000 and the commercial paper of the holding company of which is rated at least A-2 or the equivalent thereof by S&P or at least P-2 or the equivalent thereof by Moody’s (or if at such time neither is issuing ratings, then a comparable rating of another nationally recognized rating agency), (d) money market instruments, commercial paper or other short-term obligations rated at least A-2 or the equivalent thereof by S&P or at least P-2 or the equivalent thereof by Moody’s (or if at such time neither is issuing ratings, then a comparable rating of another nationally recognized rating agency), (e) investments in money market funds subject to the risk limiting conditions of Rule 2a-7 or any successor rule of the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended and (f) investments similar to any of the foregoing denominated in foreign currencies approved by the Board of Directors.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

“Commodities Agreement” means, in respect of a Person, any commodity futures contract, forward contract, option or similar agreement or arrangement (including derivative agreements or arrangements), as to which such Person is a party or beneficiary.

“Consolidated Coverage Ratio” as of any date of determination means the ratio of (i) the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for the period of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters ending prior to the date of such determination for which Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company are available to (ii) Consolidated Interest Expense for such four fiscal quarters (in each of the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), determined for each fiscal quarter of the four fiscal quarters ending prior to the Issue Date); provided, that

 

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  (1) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary has Incurred any Indebtedness that remains outstanding on such date of determination or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Consolidated Coverage Ratio is an Incurrence of Indebtedness, Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Indebtedness as if such Indebtedness had been Incurred on the first day of such period (except that in making such computation, the amount of Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility outstanding on the date of such calculation shall be computed based on (A) the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during such four fiscal quarters or such shorter period for which such facility was outstanding or (B) if such facility was created after the end of such four fiscal quarters, the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the period from the date of creation of such facility to the date of such calculation);

 

  (2) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary has repaid, repurchased, redeemed, defeased or otherwise acquired, retired or discharged any Indebtedness that is no longer outstanding on such date of determination or the Indebtedness of any Special Purpose Subsidiary which is an Unrestricted Subsidiary is reduced (each, a “Discharge”) or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Consolidated Coverage Ratio involves a Discharge of Indebtedness (in each case other than Indebtedness Incurred under any revolving credit facility unless such Indebtedness has been permanently repaid), Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Discharge of such Indebtedness, including with the proceeds of such new Indebtedness, as if such Discharge had occurred on the first day of such period;

 

  (3) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have disposed of any company, any business or any group of assets constituting an operating unit of a business (any such disposition, a “Sale”), the Consolidated EBITDA for such period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if positive) attributable to the assets that are the subject of such Sale for such period or increased by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if negative) attributable thereto for such period and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be reduced by an amount equal to (A) the Consolidated Interest Expense attributable to any Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary repaid, repurchased, redeemed, defeased or otherwise acquired, retired or discharged with respect to the Company and its continuing Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with such Sale for such period (including but not limited to through the assumption of such Indebtedness by another Person) plus (B) if the Capital Stock of any Restricted Subsidiary is sold, the Consolidated Interest Expense for such period attributable to the Indebtedness of such Restricted Subsidiary to the extent the Company and its continuing Restricted Subsidiaries are no longer liable for such Indebtedness after such Sale;

 

  (4) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) shall have made an Investment in any Person that thereby becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, or otherwise acquired any company, any business or any group of assets constituting an operating unit of a business, including any such Investment or acquisition occurring in connection with a transaction causing a calculation to be made hereunder (any such Investment or acquisition, a “Purchase”), Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto (including the Incurrence of any related Indebtedness) as if such Purchase occurred on the first day of such period; and

 

  (5) if since the beginning of such period any Person became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged or consolidated with or into the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, and since the beginning of such period such Person shall have Discharged any Indebtedness or made any Sale or Purchase that would have required an adjustment pursuant to clause (2), (3) or (4) above if made by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary since the beginning of such period, Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Interest Expense for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Discharge, Sale or Purchase occurred on the first day of such period.

 

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For purposes of this definition, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to any Sale, Purchase or other transaction, or the amount of income or earnings relating thereto and the amount of Consolidated Interest Expense associated with any Indebtedness Incurred or repaid, repurchased, redeemed, defeased or otherwise acquired, retired or discharged in connection therewith, the pro forma calculations in respect thereof (including without limitation in respect of anticipated cost savings or synergies relating to any such Sale, Purchase or other transaction) shall be as determined in good faith by the Chief Financial Officer or an authorized Officer of the Company. If any Indebtedness bears a floating rate of interest and is being given pro forma effect, the interest expense on such Indebtedness shall be calculated as if the rate in effect on the date of determination had been the applicable rate for the entire period (taking into account any Interest Rate Agreement applicable to such Indebtedness). If any Indebtedness bears, at the option of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, a rate of interest based on a prime or similar rate, a eurocurrency interbank offered rate or other fixed or floating rate, and such Indebtedness is being given pro forma effect, the interest expense on such Indebtedness shall be calculated by applying such optional rate as the Company or such Restricted Subsidiary may designate. If any Indebtedness that is being given pro forma effect was Incurred under a revolving credit facility, the interest expense on such Indebtedness shall be computed based upon the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the applicable period. Interest on a Capitalized Lease Obligation shall be deemed to accrue at an interest rate determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting officer of the Company to be the rate of interest implicit in such Capitalized Lease Obligation in accordance with GAAP.

“Consolidated EBITDA” means, for any period, the Consolidated Net Income for such period, plus the following to the extent deducted in calculating such Consolidated Net Income, without duplication: (i) provision for all taxes (whether or not paid, estimated or accrued) based on income, profits or capital, (ii) Consolidated Interest Expense and any Special Purpose Financing Fees, (iii) depreciation (excluding Consolidated Vehicle Depreciation), amortization (including but not limited to amortization of goodwill and intangibles and amortization and write-off of financing costs) and all other non-cash charges or non-cash losses, (iv) any expenses or charges related to any Equity Offering, Investment or Indebtedness permitted by the Indenture (whether or not consummated or incurred), and (v) the amount of any minority interest expense.

“Consolidated Interest Expense” means, for any period, (i) the total interest expense of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries to the extent deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income, net of any interest income of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, including without limitation any such interest expense consisting of (a) interest expense attributable to Capitalized Lease Obligations, (b) amortization of debt discount, (c) interest in respect of Indebtedness of any other Person that has been Guaranteed by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, but only to the extent that such interest is actually paid by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, (d) non-cash interest expense, (e) the interest portion of any deferred payment obligation and (f) commissions, discounts and other fees and charges owed with respect to letters of credit and bankers’ acceptance financing, plus (ii) Preferred Stock dividends paid in cash in respect of Disqualified Stock of the Company held by Persons other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary and minus (iii) to the extent otherwise included in such interest expense referred to in clause (i) above, (x) Consolidated Vehicle Interest Expense and (y) amortization or write-off of financing costs, in each case under clauses (i) through (iii) as determined on a Consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (to the extent applicable, in the case of Consolidated Vehicle Interest Expense); provided, that gross interest expense shall be determined after giving effect to any net payments made or received by the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries with respect to Interest Rate Agreements; provided, further, that notwithstanding the definition of “Consolidated Vehicle Interest Expense”, “Consolidated Interest Expense” shall include the interest expense in respect of Indebtedness that is secured by Liens incurred pursuant to clause (v) of the definition of “Permitted Liens”.

“Consolidated Net Income” means, for any period, the net income (loss) of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries, determined on a Consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP and before any reduction in respect of Preferred Stock dividends; provided, that there shall not be included in such Consolidated Net Income:

 

  (i)

any net income (loss) of any Person if such Person is not a Restricted Subsidiary, except that (A) subject to the limitations contained in clause (iii) below, the Company’s equity in the net income of

 

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any such Person for such period shall be included in such Consolidated Net Income up to the aggregate amount actually distributed by such Person during such period to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary as a dividend or other distribution (subject, in the case of a dividend or other distribution to a Restricted Subsidiary, to the limitations contained in clause (ii) below) and (B) the Company’s equity in the net loss of such Person shall be included to the extent of the aggregate Investment of the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries in such Person;

 

  (ii) solely for purposes of determining the amount available for Restricted Payments under clause (a)(3)(A) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments,” any net income (loss) of any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor if such Restricted Subsidiary is subject to restrictions, directly or indirectly, on the payment of dividends or the making of similar distributions by such Restricted Subsidiary, directly or indirectly, to the Company by operation of the terms of such Restricted Subsidiary’s charter or any agreement, instrument, judgment, decree, order, statute or governmental rule or regulation applicable to such Restricted Subsidiary or its stockholders (other than (x) restrictions that have been waived or otherwise released, (y) restrictions pursuant to the Notes or the Indenture and (z) restrictions in effect on the Issue Date with respect to a Restricted Subsidiary and other restrictions with respect to such Restricted Subsidiary that taken as a whole are not materially less favorable to the Noteholders than such restrictions in effect on the Issue Date), except that (A) subject to the limitations contained in clause (iii) below, the Company’s equity in the net income of any such Restricted Subsidiary for such period shall be included in such Consolidated Net Income up to the aggregate amount of any dividend or distribution that was or that could have been made by such Restricted Subsidiary during such period to the Company or another Restricted Subsidiary (subject, in the case of a dividend that could have been made to another Restricted Subsidiary, to the limitation contained in this clause) and (B) the net loss of such Restricted Subsidiary shall be included to the extent of the aggregate Investment of the Company or any of its other Restricted Subsidiaries in such Restricted Subsidiary;

 

  (iii) any gain or loss realized upon the sale or other disposition of any asset of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (including pursuant to any sale/leaseback transaction) that is not sold or otherwise disposed of in the ordinary course of business (as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors);

 

  (iv) the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principles;

 

  (v) all deferred financing costs written off and premiums paid in connection with any early extinguishment of Indebtedness;

 

  (vi) any unrealized gains or losses in respect of Currency Agreements;

 

  (vii) any unrealized foreign currency transaction gains or losses in respect of Indebtedness of any Person denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of such Person;

 

  (viii) any non-cash compensation charge arising from any grant of stock, stock options or other equity based awards;

 

  (ix) to the extent otherwise included in Consolidated Net Income, any unrealized foreign currency translation or transaction gains or losses in respect of Indebtedness or other obligations of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary owing to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary;

 

  (x) any non-cash charge, expense or other impact attributable to application of the purchase method of accounting (including the total amount of depreciation and amortization, cost of sales or other non-cash expense resulting from the write-up of assets to the extent resulting from such purchase accounting adjustments); and

 

  (xi) any item classified as an extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring gain, loss or charge, including fees, expenses and charges associated with the Separation Transactions and any acquisition, merger or consolidation after the Issue Date.

 

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For purposes of this definition, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to any Sale, Purchase or other transaction, or the amount of income or earnings relating thereto, the pro forma calculations in respect thereof (including without limitation in respect of anticipated cost savings or synergies relating to any such Sale, Purchase or other transaction) shall be as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting Officer of the Company.

“Consolidated Quarterly Tangible Assets” means, as of any date of determination, the total assets less the sum of the goodwill, net, and “other intangibles, net,” in each case reflected on the consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries as at the end of any fiscal quarter of the Company for which such a balance sheet is available, determined on a Consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (and, in the case of any determination relating to any Incurrence of Indebtedness or any Investment, on a pro forma basis including any property or assets being acquired in connection therewith).

“Consolidated Secured Indebtedness” means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to the Consolidated Total Indebtedness as of such date that in each case the payment of which is then secured by Liens on property or assets of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than property or assets held in a defeasance or similar trust or arrangement for the benefit of the Indebtedness secured thereby).

“Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio” means, as of any date of determination, the ratio of (x) Consolidated Secured Indebtedness as at such date to (y) the aggregate amount of Consolidated EBITDA for the period of the most recent four consecutive fiscal quarters ending prior to the date of such determination for which consolidated financial statements of the Company are available (determined for each fiscal quarter (or portion thereof) of the four fiscal quarters ending prior to the Issue Date), provided, that:

 

  (1) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary has Incurred any Consolidated Secured Indebtedness that remains outstanding on such date of determination or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio is an Incurrence of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness, Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Secured Indebtedness (to the extent it does not already include such Incurrence of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness) for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Consolidated Secured Indebtedness as if such Consolidated Secured Indebtedness had been Incurred on the first day of such period (except that in making such computation, the amount of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness under any revolving credit facility outstanding on the date of such calculation shall be computed based on (A) the average daily balance of such Consolidated Secured Indebtedness during such four fiscal quarters or such shorter period for which such facility was outstanding or (B) if such facility was created after the end of such four fiscal quarters, the average daily balance of such Indebtedness during the period from the date of creation of such facility to the date of such calculation);

 

  (2) if since the beginning of such period Consolidated Secured Indebtedness has been Discharged or if the transaction giving rise to the need to calculate the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio involves a Discharge of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness (in each case other than Indebtedness Incurred under any revolving credit facility unless such Indebtedness has been permanently repaid), Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Secured Indebtedness (to the extent it does not already exclude such Discharge of Consolidated Secured Indebtedness) for such period shall be calculated after giving effect on a pro forma basis to such Discharge of such Consolidated Secured Indebtedness, including with the proceeds of such new Consolidated Secured Indebtedness, as if such Discharge had occurred on the first day of such period;

 

  (3)

if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary shall have made a Sale, the Consolidated EBITDA for such period shall be reduced by an amount equal to the Consolidated

 

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EBITDA (if positive) attributable to the assets that are the subject of such Sale for such period or increased by an amount equal to the Consolidated EBITDA (if negative) attributable thereto for such period;

 

  (4) if since the beginning of such period the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (by merger, consolidation or otherwise) shall have made a Purchase (including any Purchase occurring in connection with a transaction causing a calculation to be made hereunder), Consolidated EBITDA for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Purchase occurred on the first day of such period; and

 

  (5) if since the beginning of such period any Person became a Restricted Subsidiary or was merged or consolidated with or into the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, and since the beginning of such period such Person shall have made any Sale or Purchase that would have required an adjustment pursuant to clause (2), (3) or (4) above if made by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary since the beginning of such period, Consolidated EBITDA and Consolidated Secured Indebtedness for such period shall be calculated after giving pro forma effect thereto as if such Sale or Purchase occurred on the first day of such period.

For purposes of this definition, whenever pro forma effect is to be given to any Sale, Purchase or other transaction, or the amount of income or earnings relating thereto, the pro forma calculations in respect thereof (including without limitation in respect of anticipated cost savings or synergies relating to any such Sale, Purchase or other transaction) shall be as determined in good faith by a responsible financial or accounting Officer of the Company.

“Consolidated Tangible Assets” means, as of any date of determination, the amount equal to (x) the sum of Consolidated Quarterly Tangible Assets as at the end of each of the most recently ended four fiscal quarters of the Company for which a calculation thereof is available, divided by (y) four; provided that for purposes of paragraph (b) of the covenant described in “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness”, “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments” and the definition of “Permitted Investment,” Consolidated Tangible Assets shall not be deemed to be less than $10,646 million.

“Consolidated Total Indebtedness” means, as of any date of determination, an amount equal to (1) the aggregate principal amount of outstanding Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (other than the Notes) as of such date consisting of (without duplication) Indebtedness for borrowed money (including Purchase Money Obligations and unreimbursed outstanding drawn amounts under funded letters of credit); Capitalized Lease Obligations; debt obligations evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or similar instruments; Disqualified Stock; and (in the case of any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor) Preferred Stock, determined on a Consolidated basis in accordance with GAAP (excluding items eliminated in Consolidation, and for the avoidance of doubt, excluding Hedging Obligations), minus (2) the amount of such Indebtedness consisting of Indebtedness of a type referred to in, or Incurred pursuant to, clause (b)(ix) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” to the extent not Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of Rental Vehicles, and minus (3) the Consolidated Vehicle Indebtedness as of such date.

“Consolidated Vehicle Depreciation” means, for any period, depreciation on all Rental Vehicles (after adjustments thereto), to the extent deducted in calculating Consolidated Net Income for such period.

“Consolidated Vehicle Indebtedness” means, as of any date of determination, the amount equal to either (a) the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount of then outstanding Indebtedness of any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of, or secured by, Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets plus (y) the aggregate principal amount of other then outstanding Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries that is attributable to the financing or refinancing of Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets, as determined in good faith by the Chief Financial Officer or an authorized officer of the Company (which determination shall be conclusive) or, at the

 

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Company’s option, (b) 90% of the book value of Rental Vehicles of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (such book value being determined as of the end of the most recently ended fiscal month of the Company for which internal consolidated financial statements of the Company are available, on a pro forma basis including (x) any Rental Vehicles acquired by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary since the end of such fiscal month and (y) in the case of any determination relating to any Incurrence of Indebtedness, any Rental Vehicles being acquired by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in connection therewith).

“Consolidated Vehicle Interest Expense” means, for any period, the sum of (a) the aggregate interest expense for such period on any Indebtedness (including costs associated with letters of credit related to such Indebtedness) of any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of, or secured by, Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets plus (b) either (x) the aggregate interest expense for such period on other Indebtedness of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries that is attributable to the financing or refinancing of Rental Vehicles and/or any related rights and/or assets, as determined in good faith by the Chief Financial Officer or an authorized Officer of the Company (which determination shall be conclusive) or, at the Company’s option, (y) an amount of the total interest expense of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries for such period equal to (i) the Average Interest Rate for such period multiplied by (ii) the amount equal to (1) 90% of the Average Book Value for such period of Rental Vehicles of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries minus (2) the Average Principal Amount for such period of any Indebtedness of any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is a Restricted Subsidiary directly or indirectly Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition of, or secured by, Rental Vehicles and/or related rights and/or assets.

“Consolidation” means the consolidation of the accounts of each of the Restricted Subsidiaries with those of the Company in accordance with GAAP; provided that “Consolidation” will not include consolidation of the accounts of any Unrestricted Subsidiary, but the interest of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in any Unrestricted Subsidiary will be accounted for as an investment. The term “Consolidated” has a correlative meaning.

“Credit Facilities” means one or more of (i) the Senior Credit Facility, and (ii) any other facilities or arrangements designated by the Company, in each case with one or more banks or other lenders or institutions providing for revolving credit loans, term loans, receivables or fleet financings (including without limitation through the sale of receivables or fleet assets to such institutions or to special purpose entities formed to borrow from such institutions against such receivables or fleet assets or the creation of any Liens in respect of such receivables or fleet assets in favor of such institutions), letters of credit or other Indebtedness, in each case, including all agreements, instruments and documents executed and delivered pursuant to or in connection with any of the foregoing, including but not limited to any notes and letters of credit issued pursuant thereto and any guarantee and collateral agreement, patent and trademark security agreement, mortgages or letter of credit applications and other guarantees, pledge agreements, security agreements and collateral documents, in each case as the same may be amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified from time to time, or refunded, refinanced, restructured, replaced, renewed, repaid, increased or extended from time to time (whether in whole or in part, whether with the original banks, lenders or institutions or other banks, lenders or institutions or otherwise, and whether provided under any original Credit Facility or one or more other credit agreements, indentures, financing agreements or other Credit Facilities or otherwise). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Credit Facility” shall include any agreement (i) changing the maturity of any Indebtedness Incurred thereunder or contemplated thereby, (ii) adding Subsidiaries as additional borrowers or guarantors thereunder, (iii) increasing the amount of Indebtedness Incurred thereunder or available to be borrowed thereunder or (iv) otherwise altering the terms and conditions thereof.

“Currency Agreement” means, in respect of a Person, any foreign exchange contract, currency swap agreement, futures contract, option contract or other similar agreement or arrangements (including derivative agreements or arrangements), as to which such Person is a party or a beneficiary.

“Default” means any event or condition that is, or after notice or passage of time or both would be, an Event of Default.

 

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“Designated Noncash Consideration” means the Fair Market Value of noncash consideration received by the Company or one of its Restricted Subsidiaries in connection with an Asset Disposition that is so designated as Designated Noncash Consideration pursuant to an Officer’s Certificate, setting forth the basis of such valuation.

“Determination Date,” with respect to an Interest Period, means the second London Banking Day preceding the first day of such Interest Period.

“Disinterested Directors” means, with respect to any Affiliate Transaction, one or more members of the Board of Directors of the Company, or one or more members of the Board of Directors of a Parent, having no material direct or indirect financial interest in or with respect to such Affiliate Transaction. A member of any such Board of Directors shall not be deemed to have such a financial interest by reason of such member’s holding Capital Stock of the Company or any Parent or any options, warrants or other rights in respect of such Capital Stock. Prior to completion of the Separation Transactions, the Cendant directors who will remain directors of Cendant following such Transactions will be deemed to be Disinterested Directors.

“Disqualified Stock” means, with respect to any Person, any Capital Stock that by its terms (or by the terms of any security into which it is convertible or for which it is exchangeable or exercisable) or upon the happening of any event (other than following the occurrence of a Change of Control or other similar event described under such terms as a “change of control,” or an Asset Disposition) (i) matures or is mandatorily redeemable pursuant to a sinking fund obligation or otherwise, (ii) is convertible or exchangeable for Indebtedness or Disqualified Stock or (iii) is redeemable at the option of the holder thereof (other than following the occurrence of a Change of Control or other similar event described under such terms as a “change of control,” or an Asset Disposition), in whole or in part, in each case on or prior to the final Stated Maturity of the Notes.

“Domestic Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company other than a Foreign Subsidiary.

“Equity Interests” means Capital Stock and all warrants, options, profits, interests, equity appreciation rights or other rights to acquire or purchase Capital Stock (but excluding any debt security that is convertible into, or exchangeable for, Capital Stock).

“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

“Fair Market Value” means, with respect to any asset or property, the fair market value of such asset or property as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors, whose determination will be conclusive.

“Financing Disposition” means any sale, transfer, conveyance or other disposition of, or creation or incurrence of any Lien on, property or assets by the Company or any Subsidiary thereof to or in favor of any Special Purpose Entity, or by any Special Purpose Subsidiary, in each case in connection with a financing by a Special Purpose Entity or in connection with the Incurrence by a Special Purpose Entity of Indebtedness or obligations to make payments to the obligor on Indebtedness, which may be secured by a Lien in respect of such property or assets.

“Foreign Subsidiary” means (a) any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is not organized under the laws of the United States of America or any state thereof or the District of Columbia and (b) any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that has no material assets other than securities or Indebtedness of one or more Foreign Subsidiaries (or Subsidiaries thereof), and other assets relating to an ownership interest in any such securities, Indebtedness or Subsidiaries.

“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America as in effect on the Issue Date (for purposes of the definitions of the terms “Consolidated Coverage Ratio,” “Consolidated EBITDA,” “Consolidated Interest Expense,” “Consolidated Net Income,” “Consolidated Quarterly Tangible Assets,” “Consolidated Secured Indebtedness,” “Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio,” “Consolidated Tangible

 

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Assets,” “Consolidated Total Indebtedness,” “Consolidated Vehicle Depreciation,” “Consolidated Vehicle Indebtedness” and “Consolidated Vehicle Interest Expense,” all defined terms in the Indenture to the extent used in or relating to any of the foregoing definitions, and all ratios and computations based on any of the foregoing definitions) and as in effect from time to time (for all other purposes of the Indenture), including those set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board or in such other statements by such other entity as approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession. All ratios and computations based on GAAP contained in the Indenture shall be computed in conformity to the extent possible with GAAP.

“Guarantee” means any obligation, contingent or otherwise, of any Person directly or indirectly guaranteeing any Indebtedness or other obligation of any other Person; provided that the term “Guarantee” shall not include endorsements for collection or deposit in the ordinary course of business. The term “Guarantee” used as a verb has a corresponding meaning.

“Guarantor Subordinated Obligations” means, with respect to a Subsidiary Guarantor, any Indebtedness of such Subsidiary Guarantor (whether outstanding on the Issue Date or thereafter Incurred) that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the obligations of such Subsidiary Guarantor under its Subsidiary Guarantee pursuant to a written agreement.

“Hedging Obligations” of any Person means the obligations of such Person pursuant to any Interest Rate Agreement, Currency Agreement or Commodities Agreement.

“Holder” or “Noteholder” means the Person in whose name a Note is registered in the Note Register.

“Incur” means issue, assume, enter into any Guarantee of, incur or otherwise become liable for; and the terms “Incurs,” “Incurred” and “Incurrence” shall have a correlative meaning; provided, that any Indebtedness or Capital Stock of a Person existing at the time such Person becomes a Restricted Subsidiary (whether by merger, consolidation, acquisition or otherwise) shall be deemed to be Incurred by such Restricted Subsidiary at the time it becomes a Restricted Subsidiary. Accrual of interest, the accretion of accreted value and the payment of interest in the form of additional Indebtedness will not be deemed to be an Incurrence of Indebtedness. Any Indebtedness issued at a discount (including Indebtedness on which interest is payable through the issuance of additional Indebtedness) shall be deemed Incurred at the time of original issuance of the Indebtedness at the initial accreted amount thereof.

“Indebtedness” means, with respect to any Person on any date of determination (without duplication):

 

  (i) the principal of indebtedness of such Person for borrowed money;

 

  (ii) the principal of obligations of such Person evidenced by bonds, debentures, notes or other similar instruments;

 

  (iii) the principal component of all reimbursement obligations of such Person in respect of letters of credit, bankers’ acceptances or other similar instruments (except to the extent such reimbursement obligation relates to a Trade Payable or similar liability and such obligation is satisfied within 30 days of Incurrence);

 

  (iv) the principal component of all obligations of such Person to pay the deferred and unpaid purchase price of property (except Trade Payables), which purchase price is due more than one year after the date of placing such property in final service or taking final delivery and title thereto;

 

  (v) all Capitalized Lease Obligations of such Person;

 

  (vi)

the redemption, repayment or other repurchase amount of such Person with respect to any Disqualified Stock of such Person or (if such Person is a Subsidiary of the Company other than a Subsidiary

 

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Guarantor) any Preferred Stock of such Subsidiary, but excluding, in each case, any accrued dividends (the amount of such obligation to be equal at any time to the maximum fixed involuntary redemption, repayment or repurchase price for such Capital Stock, or if less (or if such Capital Stock has no such fixed price), to the involuntary redemption, repayment or repurchase price thereof calculated in accordance with the terms thereof as if then redeemed, repaid or repurchased, and if such price is based upon or measured by the fair market value of such Capital Stock, such fair market value shall be as determined in good faith by the Board of Directors or the board of directors or other governing body of the issuer of such Capital Stock);

 

  (vii) the principal component of all Indebtedness of other Persons secured by a Lien on any asset of such Person, whether or not such Indebtedness is assumed by such Person; provided that the amount of Indebtedness of such Person shall be the lesser of (A) the fair market value of such asset at such date of determination (as determined in good faith by the Company) and (B) the amount of such Indebtedness of such other Persons;

 

  (viii) the principal component of Indebtedness of other Persons, to the extent Guaranteed by such Person; and

 

  (ix) to the extent not otherwise included in this definition, net Hedging Obligations of such Person (the amount of any such obligation to be equal at any time to the termination value of such agreement or arrangement giving rise to such Hedging Obligation that would be payable by such Person at such time).

The amount of Indebtedness of any Person at any date shall be determined as set forth above or otherwise provided in the Indenture, or otherwise shall equal the amount thereof that would appear as a liability on a balance sheet of such Person (excluding any notes thereto) prepared in accordance with GAAP.

“Interest Period” means the period commencing on and including an interest payment date and ending on and including the day immediately preceding the next succeeding interest payment date, with the exception that the first Interest Period shall commence on and include the Issue Date and end on and include August 14, 2006.

“Interest Rate Agreement” means, with respect to any Person, any interest rate protection agreement, future agreement, option agreement, swap agreement, cap agreement, collar agreement, hedge agreement or other similar agreement or arrangement (including derivative agreements or arrangements), as to which such Person is party or a beneficiary.

“Inventory” means goods held for sale, lease or use by a Person in the ordinary course of business, net of any reserve for goods that have been segregated by such Person to be returned to the applicable vendor for credit, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

“Investment” in any Person by any other Person means any direct or indirect advance, loan or other extension of credit (other than to customers, dealers, licensees, franchisees, suppliers, directors, officers or employees of any Person in the ordinary course of business) or capital contribution (by means of any transfer of cash or other property to others or any payment for property or services for the account or use of others) to, or any purchase or acquisition of Capital Stock, Indebtedness or other similar instruments issued by, such Person. For purposes of the definition of “Unrestricted Subsidiary” and the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments” only, (i) “Investment” shall include the portion (proportionate to the Company’s equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the Fair Market Value of the net assets of any Subsidiary of the Company at the time that such Subsidiary is designated an Unrestricted Subsidiary, provided that upon a redesignation of such Subsidiary as a Restricted Subsidiary, the Company shall be deemed to continue to have a permanent “Investment” in an Unrestricted Subsidiary in an amount (if positive) equal to (x) the Company’s “Investment” in such Subsidiary at the time of such redesignation less (y) the portion (proportionate to the Company’s equity interest in such Subsidiary) of the Fair Market Value of the net assets of such Subsidiary at the

 

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time of such redesignation, and (ii) any property transferred to or from an Unrestricted Subsidiary shall be valued at its Fair Market Value at the time of such transfer. Guarantees shall not be deemed to be Investments. The amount of any Investment outstanding at any time shall be the original cost of such Investment, reduced (at the Company’s option) by any dividend, distribution, interest payment, return of capital, repayment or other amount or value received in respect of such Investment; provided, that to the extent that the amount of Restricted Payments outstanding at any time is so reduced by any portion of any such amount or value that would otherwise be included in the calculation of Consolidated Net Income, such portion of such amount or value shall not be so included for purposes of calculating the amount of Restricted Payments that may be made pursuant to paragraph (a) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments.”

“Issue Date” means the first date on which Restricted Notes were issued.

“LIBOR,” with respect to an Interest Period, means the rate (expressed as a percentage per annum) for deposits in U.S. dollars for a three-month period beginning on the day on which dealings in U.S. dollars are transacted, with respect to a future date, are expected to be transacted in the London interbank (a “London Banking Day”) after the Determination Date that appears on Telerate Page 3750 as of 11:00 a.m., London time, on the Determination Date. If Telerate Page 3750 does not include such a rate or is unavailable on a Determination Date, the Calculation Agent will request the principal London office of each of four major banks in the London interbank market, as selected by the Calculation Agent, to provide such bank’s offered quotation (expressed as a percentage per annum), as of approximately 11:00 a.m., London time, on such Determination Date, to prime banks in the London interbank market for deposits in a Representative Amount in U.S. dollars for a three-month period beginning on the second London Banking Day after the Determination Date. If at least two such offered quotations are so provided, LIBOR for the Interest Period will be the arithmetic mean of such quotations. If fewer than two such quotations are so provided, the Calculation Agent will request each of three major banks in New York City, as selected by the Calculation Agent, to provide such bank’s rate (expressed as a percentage per annum), as of approximately 11:00 a.m., New York City time, on such Determination Date, for loans in a Representative Amount in U.S. dollars to leading European banks for a three-month period beginning on the second London Banking Day after the Determination Date. If at least two such rates are so provided, LIBOR for the Interest Period will be the arithmetic mean of such rates. If fewer than two such rates are so provided, then LIBOR for the Interest Period will be LIBOR in effect with respect to the immediately preceding Interest Period.

“Lien” means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien or charge of any kind (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or lease in the nature thereof).

“Management Advances” means loans or advances made to directors, officers or employees of any Parent, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary (x) in respect of travel, entertainment or moving-related expenses incurred in the ordinary course of business, (y) in respect of moving- related expenses incurred in connection with any closing or consolidation of any facility, or (z) in the ordinary course of business and (in the case of this clause (z)) not exceeding $5.0 million in the aggregate outstanding at any time.

“Moody’s” means Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., and its successors.

“Net Available Cash” from an Asset Disposition means an amount equal to all cash payments received (including any cash payments received by way of deferred payment of principal pursuant to a note or installment receivable or otherwise, but only as and when received, but excluding any other consideration received in the form of assumption by the acquiring person of Indebtedness or other obligations relating to the properties or assets that are the subject of such Asset Disposition or received in any other non-cash form) therefrom, in each case net of (i) all legal, accounting, investment banking, title and recording tax expenses, commissions and other fees and expenses incurred, and all Federal, state, provincial, foreign and local taxes required to be paid or to be accrued as a liability under GAAP, as a consequence of such Asset Disposition (including as a consequence of any transfer of funds in connection with the application thereof in accordance with the covenant described under “—Certain

 

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covenants—Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock”), (ii) all payments made, and all installment payments required to be made, on any Indebtedness that is secured by any assets subject to such Asset Disposition, in accordance with the terms of any Lien upon such assets, or that must by its terms, or in order to obtain a necessary consent to such Asset Disposition, or by applicable law, be repaid out of the proceeds from such Asset Disposition, (iii) all distributions and other payments required to be made to minority interest holders in Subsidiaries or joint ventures as a result of such Asset Disposition, or to any other Person (other than the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary) owning a beneficial interest in the assets disposed of in such Asset Disposition, (iv) the deduction of appropriate amounts to be provided by the seller as a reserve, in accordance with GAAP, against any liabilities, (v) any liabilities or obligations associated with the assets disposed of in such Asset Disposition and retained by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary after such Asset Disposition, including without limitation pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities, liabilities related to environmental matters, and liabilities relating to any indemnification obligations associated with such Asset Disposition, and (vi) the amount of any purchase price or similar adjustment (x) claimed by any Person to be owed by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, until such time as such claim shall have been settled or otherwise finally resolved, or (y) paid or payable by the Company, in either case in respect of such Asset Disposition.

“Net Cash Proceeds,” with respect to any issuance or sale of any securities of the Company or any Subsidiary by the Company or any Subsidiary, or any capital contribution, means an amount equal to all the cash proceeds of such issuance, sale or contribution net of attorneys’ fees, accountants’ fees, underwriters’ or placement agents’ fees, listing fees, discounts or commissions and brokerage, consultant and other fees and charges actually incurred in connection with such issuance, sale or contribution and net of taxes paid or payable as a result thereof.

“Obligations” means, with respect to any Indebtedness, any principal, premium (if any), interest (including interest accruing on or after the filing of any petition in bankruptcy or for reorganization relating to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary whether or not a claim for post-filing interest is allowed in such proceedings), fees, charges, expenses, reimbursement obligations, Guarantees of such Indebtedness (or of Obligations in respect thereof), other monetary obligations of any nature and all other amounts payable thereunder or in respect thereof.

“Officer” means, with respect to the Company or any other obligor upon the Notes, the Chairman of the Board, the President, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, any Vice President, the Controller, the Treasurer or the Secretary (a) of such Person or (b) if such Person is owned or managed by a single entity, of such entity (or any other individual designated as an “Officer” for the purposes of the Indenture by the Board of Directors).

“Officer’s Certificate” means, with respect to the Company or any other obligor upon the Notes, a certificate signed by one Officer of such Person.

“Opinion of Counsel” means a written opinion from legal counsel who is reasonably acceptable to the Trustee. The counsel may be an employee of or counsel to the Company, any Parent or the Trustee.

“Parent” means any of Cendant Corporation and any Other Parent and any other Person that is a Subsidiary of Cendant Corporation, or any Other Parent and of which the Company is a Subsidiary. As used herein, “Other Parent” means a Person of which the Company becomes a Subsidiary after the Issue Date, provided that either (x) immediately after the Company first becomes a Subsidiary of such Person, more than 50% of the Voting Stock of such Person shall be held by one or more Persons that held more than 50% of the Voting Stock of a Parent of the Company immediately prior to the Company first becoming such Subsidiary or (y) such Person shall be deemed not to be an Other Parent for the purpose of determining whether a Change of Control shall have occurred by reason of the Company first becoming a Subsidiary of such Person.

“Parent Expenses” means (i) costs (including all professional fees and expenses) incurred by any Parent in connection with its reporting obligations under, or in connection with compliance with, applicable laws or applicable rules of any governmental, regulatory or self-regulatory body or stock exchange, the Indenture, or any

 

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other agreement or instrument relating to Indebtedness of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, including in respect of any reports filed with respect to the Securities Act, Exchange Act or the respective rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, (ii) an aggregate amount not to exceed $5 million in any fiscal year to permit any Parent to pay its corporate overhead expenses Incurred in the ordinary course of business, and to pay salaries or other compensation of employees who perform services for any Parent or for both such Parent and the Company, provided that the Parent allocate such overhead among its Subsidiaries in conformity with clause (vi) of this paragraph, (iii) expenses incurred by any Parent in connection with the acquisition, development, maintenance, ownership, prosecution, protection and defense of its intellectual property and associated rights (including but not limited to trademarks, service marks, trade names, trade dress, patents, copyrights and similar rights, including registrations and registration or renewal applications in respect thereof; inventions, processes, designs, formulae, trade secrets, know-how, confidential information, computer software, data and documentation, and any other intellectual property rights; and licenses of any of the foregoing) to the extent such intellectual property and associated rights relate to the business or businesses of the Company or any Subsidiary thereof, (iv) indemnification obligations of any Parent owing to directors, officers, employees or other Persons under its charter or by-laws or pursuant to written agreements with any such Person, (v) other operational and tax expenses of any Parent incurred on behalf of the Company in the ordinary course of business, including obligations in respect of director and officer insurance (including premiums therefor); it being understood for purposes of this definition, that following the completion of the Separation Transactions, all operational and tax expenses of the Parent are deemed to be incurred on behalf of the Company if the Company’s activities represent substantially all of the operating activities of the Parent and all of its Subsidiaries, (vi) prior to the completion of the Separation Transactions, general corporate overhead expenses allocated in conformity with past practices of the Company or as applied to other Cendant Subsidiaries (of, if applicable, to former Cendant Subsidiaries), and (vii) fees and expenses incurred by any Parent in connection with any offering of Capital Stock or Indebtedness, (x) where the net proceeds of such offering are intended to be received by or contributed or loaned to the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, or (y) in a prorated amount of such expenses in proportion to the amount of such net proceeds intended to be so received, contributed or loaned, or (z) otherwise on an interim basis prior to completion of such offering so long as any Parent shall cause the amount of such expenses to be repaid to the Company or the relevant Restricted Subsidiary out of the proceeds of such offering promptly if completed.

“Permitted Holder” means any Person acting in the capacity of an underwriter in connection with a public or private offering of Voting Stock of any Parent or the Company. In addition, any “person” (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) whose status as a “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) constitutes or results in a Change of Control in respect of which a Change of Control Offer is made in accordance with the requirements of the Indenture, together with its Affiliates, shall thereafter constitute Permitted Holders.

“Permitted Investment” means an Investment by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary in, or consisting of, any of the following:

 

  (i) a Restricted Subsidiary, the Company, or a Person that will, upon the making of such Investment, become a Restricted Subsidiary, so long as such Person is primarily engaged in a Related Business;

 

  (ii) another Person if as a result of such Investment such other Person is merged or consolidated with or into, or transfers or conveys all or substantially all its assets to, or is liquidated into, the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary, so long as such Person is primarily engaged in a Related Business;

 

  (iii) Temporary Cash Investments or Cash Equivalents;

 

  (iv) receivables owing to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, if created or acquired in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (v) any securities or other Investments received as consideration in, or retained in connection with, sales or other dispositions of property or assets, including Asset Dispositions made in compliance with the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on sales of assets and subsidiary stock”;

 

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  (vi) securities or other Investments received in settlement of debts created in the ordinary course of business and owing to, or of other claims asserted by, the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, or as a result of foreclosure, perfection or enforcement of any Lien, or in satisfaction of judgments, including in connection with any bankruptcy proceeding or other reorganization of another Person;

 

  (vii) Investments in existence or made pursuant to legally binding written commitments in existence on the Issue Date;

 

  (viii) Currency Agreements, Interest Rate Agreements, Commodities Agreements and related Hedging Obligations, which obligations are Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “—Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness”;

 

  (ix) pledges or deposits (x) with respect to leases or utilities in the ordinary course of business or (y) otherwise described in the definition of “Permitted Liens” or made in connection with Liens permitted under the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on liens”;

 

  (x) Investments in a Subsidiary, consisting of a demand note or promissory note of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary issued in favor of or for the benefit of a Special Purpose Subsidiary and which serves solely as credit enhancement for any vehicle-related financing in such Special Purpose Subsidiary and (2) Investments by a Special Purpose Subsidiary which is a Restricted Subsidiary in any such demand note or other promissory note issued by the Company, any Restricted Subsidiary or any Parent to such Special Purpose Subsidiary which is a Restricted Subsidiary, provided that if such Parent receives cash from the relevant Special Purpose Entity in exchange for such note, an equal cash amount is contributed by any Parent to the Company;

 

  (xi) bonds secured by assets leased to and operated by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that were issued in connection with the financing of such assets so long as the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary may obtain title to such assets at any time by paying a nominal fee, canceling such bonds and terminating the transaction;

 

  (xii) Notes;

 

  (xiii) any Investment to the extent made using Capital Stock of the Company (other than Disqualified Stock) or Capital Stock of any Parent as consideration;

 

  (xiv) Management Advances;

 

  (xv) Investments consisting of, or arising out of or related to, Vehicle Rental Concession Rights (including any Investments referred to in the definition of the term “Vehicle Rental Concession Rights”);

 

  (xvi) any transaction to the extent it constitutes an Investment that is permitted by and made in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of the covenant described under “ — Certain covenants — Limitation on transactions with affiliates” (except transactions described in clauses (i), (v) and (vi) of such paragraph);

 

  (xvii) other Investments in an aggregate amount outstanding at any time not to exceed 1.0% of Consolidated Tangible Assets;

 

  (xviii) Equity Interests, obligations or securities received in settlement of debts created in the ordinary course of business and owing to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary or in satisfaction of judgments or pursuant to any plan of reorganization or similar arrangement upon the bankruptcy or insolvency of a debtor; and

 

  (xix) endorsements of negotiable instruments and documents in the ordinary course of business or pledges or deposits permitted under clause (c) of the definition of “Permitted Liens”.

If any Investment pursuant to clause (xvii) above is made in any Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary and such Person thereafter becomes a Restricted Subsidiary, such Investment shall thereafter be deemed to have

 

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been made pursuant to clause (i) above and not clause (xvii) above for so long as such Person continues to be a Restricted Subsidiary.

“Permitted Liens” means:

 

  (a) Liens for taxes, assessments or other governmental charges not yet delinquent or the nonpayment of which in the aggregate would not reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries or that are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings if adequate reserves with respect thereto are maintained on the books of the Company or a Subsidiary thereof, as the case may be, in accordance with GAAP;

 

  (b) carriers’, warehousemen’s, mechanics’, landlords’, materialmen’s, repairmen’s or other like Liens arising in the ordinary course of business in respect of obligations that are not overdue for a period of more than 60 days or that are bonded or that are being contested in good faith and by appropriate proceedings;

 

  (c) pledges, deposits or Liens in connection with workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance and other social security and other similar legislation or other insurance-related obligations (including, without limitation, pledges or deposits securing liability to insurance carriers under insurance or self-insurance arrangements);

 

  (d) pledges, deposits or Liens to secure the performance of bids, tenders, trade, government or other contracts (other than for borrowed money), obligations for utilities, leases, licenses, statutory obligations, completion guarantees, surety, judgment, appeal or performance bonds, other similar bonds, instruments or obligations, and other obligations of a like nature incurred in the ordinary course of business;

 

  (e) easements (including reciprocal easement agreements), rights-of-way, building, zoning and similar restrictions, utility agreements, covenants, reservations, restrictions, encroachments, charges, and other similar encumbrances or title defects incurred, or leases or subleases granted to others, in the ordinary course of business, which do not in the aggregate materially interfere with the ordinary conduct of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries, taken as a whole;

 

  (f) Liens existing on, or provided for under written arrangements existing on, the Issue Date, or (in the case of any such Liens securing Indebtedness of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries existing or arising under written arrangements existing on the Issue Date) securing any Refinancing Indebtedness in respect of such Indebtedness so long as the Lien securing such Refinancing Indebtedness is limited to all or part of the same property, assets or substitute assets (plus improvements, accessions, proceeds or dividends or distributions in respect thereof) that secured (or under such written arrangements could secure) the original Indebtedness, provided, that liens incurred under the Senior Credit Facility or any Refinancing Indebtedness with respect thereto shall not be deemed to be permitted under this clause (f);

 

  (g) (i) mortgages, liens, security interests, restrictions, encumbrances or any other matters of record that have been placed by any developer, landlord or other third party on property over which the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company has easement rights or on any leased property and subordination or similar agreements relating thereto and (ii) any condemnation or eminent domain proceedings affecting any real property;

 

  (h) Liens securing Indebtedness (including Liens securing any Obligations in respect thereof) consisting of Hedging Obligations, Purchase Money Obligations or Capitalized Lease Obligations Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness”;

 

  (i) Liens arising out of judgments, decrees, orders or awards in respect of which the Company shall in good faith be prosecuting an appeal or proceedings for review, which appeal or proceedings shall not have been finally terminated, or if the period within which such appeal or proceedings may be initiated shall not have expired;

 

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  (j) leases, subleases, licenses or sublicenses (including, without limitation, real property and intellectual property rights) to third parties;

 

  (k) Liens securing Indebtedness (including Liens securing any Obligations in respect thereof) consisting of (1) Indebtedness Incurred in compliance with clause (b)(i), (b)(iv), (b)(v), (b)(vii), (b)(viii), or (b)(ix) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” or clause (b)(iii) thereof (other than Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred in respect of Indebtedness described in paragraph (a) thereof), (2) Bank Indebtedness Incurred in compliance with paragraph (b) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” (3) the Notes, (4) Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor, and (5) Indebtedness or other obligations of any Special Purpose Entity;

 

  (l) Liens existing on property or assets of a Person at the time such Person becomes a Subsidiary of the Company (or at the time the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary acquires such property or assets, including any acquisition by means of a merger or consolidation with or into the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary); provided, however, that such Liens are not created in connection with, or in contemplation of, such other Person becoming such a Subsidiary (or such acquisition of such property or assets), and that such Liens are limited to all or part of the same property or assets (plus improvements, accessions, proceeds or dividends or distributions in respect thereof) that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which such Liens arose, could secure) the obligations to which such Liens relate;

 

  (m) Liens on Capital Stock, Indebtedness or other securities of an Unrestricted Subsidiary that secure Indebtedness or other obligations of such Unrestricted Subsidiary;

 

  (n) any encumbrance or restriction (including, but not limited to, put and call agreements) with respect to Capital Stock of any joint venture or similar arrangement pursuant to any joint venture or similar agreement;

 

  (o) Liens securing Indebtedness (including Liens securing any Obligations in respect thereof) consisting of Refinancing Indebtedness Incurred in respect of any Indebtedness secured by, or securing any refinancing, refunding, extension, renewal or replacement (in whole or in part) of any other obligation secured by, any other Permitted Liens, provided that any such new Lien is limited to all or part of the same property or assets or replacements thereof (plus improvements, accessions, proceeds or dividends or distributions in respect thereof) that secured (or, under the written arrangements under which the original Lien arose, could secure) the obligations to which such Liens relate, other than Liens incurred in compliance with clause (k) above or clause (v) below;

 

  (p) Liens (1) arising by operation of law (or by agreement to the same effect) in the ordinary course of business, (2) on property or assets under construction (and related rights) in favor of a contractor or developer or arising from progress or partial payments by a third party relating to such property or assets, (3) on cash set aside at the time of the Incurrence of any Indebtedness or government securities purchased with such cash, in either case to the extent that such cash or government securities prefund the payment of interest on such Indebtedness and are held in an escrow account or similar arrangement to be applied for such purpose, (4) securing or arising by reason of any netting or set-off arrangement entered into in the ordinary course of banking or other trading activities, (5) in favor of the Company or any Subsidiary (other than Liens on property or assets of the Company or any Subsidiary Guarantor in favor of any Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor), (6) arising out of conditional sale, title retention, consignment or similar arrangements for the sale of goods entered into in the ordinary course of business, (7) relating to pooled deposit or sweep accounts to permit satisfaction of overdraft, cash pooling or similar obligations incurred in the ordinary course of business, (8) attaching to commodity trading or other brokerage accounts incurred in the ordinary course of business, (9) on receivables (including related rights) or (10) arising in connection with repurchase agreements permitted under the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” on assets that are the subject of such repurchase agreements;

 

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  (q) Liens on or under, or arising out of or relating to, any Vehicle Rental Concession Rights;

 

  (r) other Liens securing obligations, which obligations do not exceed $50.0 million at any time outstanding;

 

  (s) Liens securing Indebtedness (including Liens securing any Obligations in respect thereof) consisting of Indebtedness Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” not to exceed $25 million;

 

  (t) any interest or title of a lessor under any Capitalized Lease Obligation or operating lease;

 

  (u) Liens securing the Notes and Subsidiary Guarantees;

 

  (v) Liens securing Indebtedness which is secured by Rental Vehicles so long as the aggregate amount of Indebtedness secured by such Rental Vehicles does not exceed the sum of (i) 75% of the estimated value of such Rental Vehicles and (ii) the aggregate amount of letters of credit supporting such Indebtedness; and

 

  (w) Liens securing Indebtedness (including Liens securing any Obligations in respect thereof) consisting of Indebtedness Incurred in compliance with the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” provided that on the date of the Incurrence of such Indebtedness after giving effect to such Incurrence (or on the date of the initial borrowing of such Indebtedness after giving pro forma effect to the Incurrence of the entire committed amount of such Indebtedness), the Consolidated Secured Leverage Ratio shall not exceed 4.0 to 1.0.

“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, joint-stock company, limited liability company, trust, unincorporated organization, government or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any other entity.

“Preferred Stock” as applied to the Capital Stock of any corporation means Capital Stock of any class or classes (however designated) that by its terms is preferred as to the payment of dividends, or as to the distribution of assets upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation or dissolution of such corporation, over shares of Capital Stock of any other class of such corporation.

“Public Facility” means (i) any airport; marine port; rail, subway, bus or other transit stop, station or terminal; stadium; convention center; or military camp, fort, post or base or (ii) any other facility owned or operated by any nation or government or political subdivision thereof, or agency, authority or other instrumentality of any thereof, or other entity exercising regulatory, administrative or other functions of or pertaining to government, or any organization of nations (including the United Nations, the European Union and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

“Public Facility Operator” means a Person that grants or has the power to grant a Vehicle Rental Concession.

“Purchase Money Obligations” means any Indebtedness Incurred to finance or refinance the acquisition, leasing, construction or improvement of property (real or personal) or assets, and whether acquired through the direct acquisition of such property or assets or the acquisition of the Capital Stock of any Person owning such property or assets, or otherwise; provided that for purposes of clause (b)(iv) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness,” Purchase Money Obligations shall not include Indebtedness to the extent Incurred to finance or refinance the direct acquisition of Inventory or Vehicles (not acquired through the acquisition of Capital Stock of any Person owning property or assets, or through the acquisition of property or assets, that include Inventory or Vehicles).

“Receivable” means a right to receive payment pursuant to an arrangement with another Person pursuant to which such other Person is obligated to pay, as determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

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“refinance” means refinance, refund, replace, renew, repay, modify, restate, defer, substitute, supplement, reissue, resell or extend (including pursuant to any defeasance or discharge mechanism); and the terms “refinances,” “refinanced” and “refinancing” as used for any purpose in the Indenture shall have a correlative meaning.

“Refinancing Indebtedness” means Indebtedness that is Incurred to refinance any Indebtedness existing on the date of the Indenture or Incurred in compliance with such Indenture (including Indebtedness of the Company that refinances Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary (to the extent permitted in such Indenture) and Indebtedness of any Restricted Subsidiary that refinances Indebtedness of another Restricted Subsidiary) including Indebtedness that refinances Refinancing Indebtedness; provided, that (1) if the Indebtedness being refinanced is Subordinated Obligations or Guarantor Subordinated Obligations, the Refinancing Indebtedness has a final Stated Maturity at the time such Refinancing Indebtedness is Incurred that is equal to or greater than the final Stated Maturity of the Indebtedness being refinanced (or if shorter, the Notes), (2) such Refinancing Indebtedness is Incurred in an aggregate principal amount (or if issued with original issue discount, an aggregate issue price) that is equal to or less than the sum of (x) the aggregate principal amount (or if issued with original issue discount, the aggregate accreted value) then outstanding of the Indebtedness being refinanced, plus (y) fees, underwriting discounts, premiums and other costs and expenses incurred in connection with such Refinancing Indebtedness and (3) Refinancing Indebtedness shall not include (x) Indebtedness of a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Subsidiary Guarantor that refinances Indebtedness of the Company or a Subsidiary Guarantor that could not have been initially Incurred by such Restricted Subsidiary pursuant to the covenant described under “—Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness” or (y) Indebtedness of the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary that refinances Indebtedness of an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

“Related Business” means those businesses in which the Company or any of its Subsidiaries is engaged on the date of the Indenture, or that are related, complementary, incidental or ancillary thereto or extensions, developments or expansions thereof.

“Related Taxes” means any and all Taxes required to be paid by any Parent other than Taxes directly attributable to (i) the income of any entity other than any Parent, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, (ii) owning stock or other equity interests of any corporation or other entity other than any Parent, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or (iii) withholding taxes on payments actually made by any Parent other than to another Parent, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries.

“Rental Vehicles” means all passenger Vehicles owned by or leased to the Company or any Subsidiary that are or have been offered for lease or rental by any of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries in their vehicle rental operations (and not, for the avoidance of doubt, in connection with any business or operations involving the leasing or renting of other types of Vehicles), including any such Vehicles being held for sale.

“Representative Amount” means a principal amount of not less than U.S. $1,000,000 for a single transaction in the relevant market at the relevant time.

“Restricted Payment Transaction” means any Restricted Payment permitted pursuant to the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments,” any Permitted Payment, any Permitted Investment, or any transaction specifically excluded from the definition of the term “Restricted Payment” (including pursuant to the exception contained in clause (i) and the parenthetical exclusions contained in clauses (ii) and (iii) of such definition).

“Restricted Subsidiary” means any Subsidiary of the Company other than an Unrestricted Subsidiary.

“S&P” means Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and its successors.

“SEC” means the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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“Senior Credit Facility” or “Senior Credit Agreement” means the senior secured credit facilities expected to be entered into by Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as borrower, and certain of its subsidiaries, as subsidiary borrowers, with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., as syndication agent, and the lenders party thereto from time to time, any Loan Documents (as defined therein), any notes and letters of credit issued pursuant thereto and any guarantee and collateral agreement, patent and trademark security agreement, mortgages, letter of credit applications and other guarantees, pledge agreements, security agreements and collateral documents, and other instruments and documents, executed and delivered pursuant to or in connection with any of the foregoing, in each case as the same may be amended, supplemented, waived or otherwise modified from time to time, or refunded, refinanced, restructured, replaced, renewed, repaid, increased or extended from time to time (whether in whole or in part, whether with the original agent and lenders or other agents and lenders or otherwise, and whether provided under one or more credit agreements, indentures (including the Indenture) or financing agreements or otherwise). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the term “Senior Credit Facility” shall include any agreement (i) changing the maturity of any Indebtedness Incurred thereunder or contemplated thereby, (ii) adding Subsidiaries of the Company as additional borrowers or guarantors thereunder, (iii) increasing the amount of Indebtedness Incurred thereunder or available to be borrowed thereunder or (iv) otherwise altering the terms and conditions thereof.

“Separation Transactions” means the separation of Cendant as described in this prospectus.

“Significant Subsidiary” means any Restricted Subsidiary that would be a “significant subsidiary” of the Company within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under Regulation S-X promulgated by the SEC, as such Regulation is in effect on the Issue Date.

“Special Purpose Entity” means (x) any Special Purpose Subsidiary or (y) any other Person that is engaged in the business of (i) acquiring, selling, collecting, financing or refinancing Receivables, accounts (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any jurisdiction from time to time), other accounts and/or other receivables, and/or related assets, and/or (ii) acquiring, selling, leasing, financing or refinancing Vehicles, and/or related rights (including under leases, manufacturer warranties and buy-back programs, and insurance policies) and/or assets (including managing, exercising and disposing of any such rights and/or assets).

“Special Purpose Financing” means any financing or refinancing of assets consisting of or including Receivables, Vehicles of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary that have been transferred to a Special Purpose Entity or made subject to a Lien in a Financing Disposition.

“Special Purpose Financing Fees” means distributions or payments made directly or by means of discounts with respect to any participation interest issued or sold in connection with, and other fees paid to a Person that is not a Restricted Subsidiary in connection with, any Special Purpose Financing.

“Special Purpose Financing Undertakings” means representations, warranties, covenants, indemnities, guarantees of performance and (subject to clause (y) of the proviso below) other agreements and undertakings entered into or provided by the Company or any of its Restricted Subsidiaries that the Company determines in good faith (which determination shall be conclusive) are customary or otherwise necessary or advisable in connection with a Special Purpose Financing or a Financing Disposition; provided that (x) it is understood that Special Purpose Financing Undertakings may consist of or include (i) reimbursement and other obligations in respect of notes, letters of credit, surety bonds and similar instruments provided for credit enhancement purposes or (ii) Hedging Obligations, or other obligations relating to Interest Rate Agreements, Currency Agreements or Commodities Agreements entered into by the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary, in respect of any Special Purpose Financing or Financing Disposition, and (y) subject to the preceding clause (x), any such other agreements and undertakings shall not include any Guarantee of Indebtedness of a Special Purpose Subsidiary by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary that is not a Special Purpose Subsidiary.

 

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“Special Purpose Subsidiary” means a Subsidiary of the Company that (a) is engaged solely in (x) the business of (i) acquiring, selling, collecting, financing or refinancing Receivables, accounts (as defined in the Uniform Commercial Code as in effect in any jurisdiction from time to time) and other accounts and receivables (including any thereof constituting or evidenced by chattel paper, instruments or general intangibles), all proceeds thereof and all rights (contractual and other), collateral and other assets relating thereto, and/or (ii) acquiring, selling, leasing, financing or refinancing Vehicles, and/or related rights (including under leases, manufacturer warranties and buy-back programs, and insurance policies) and/or assets (including managing, exercising and disposing of any such rights and/or assets), all proceeds thereof and all rights (contractual and other), collateral and other assets relating thereto, and (y) any business or activities incidental or related to such business, and (b) is designated as a “Special Purpose Subsidiary” by the Board of Directors.

“Stated Maturity” means, with respect to any security, the date specified in such security as the fixed date on which the payment of principal of such security is due and payable, including pursuant to any mandatory redemption provision (but excluding any provision providing for the repurchase of such security at the option of the holder thereof upon the happening of any contingency).

“Subordinated Obligations” means any Indebtedness of the Company (whether outstanding on the date of the Indenture or thereafter Incurred) that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the applicable Notes pursuant to a written agreement.

“Subsidiary” of any Person means (x) any corporation, association, partnership or other business entity of which more than 50% of the total voting power of shares of Capital Stock or other equity interests (including partnership interests) entitled (without regard to the occurrence of any contingency) to vote in the election of directors, managers or trustees thereof is at the time owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by (i) such Person and/or (ii) one or more Subsidiaries of such Person or (y) any partnership, where more than 50% of the general partners of such partnership are owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by (i) such Person and/or (ii) one or more Subsidiaries of such Person.

“Subsidiary Guarantee” means any guarantee that may from time to time be entered into by a Restricted Subsidiary of the Company on or after the Issue Date pursuant to the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Future subsidiary guarantors”. As used in the Indenture, “Subsidiary Guarantee” refers to a Subsidiary Guarantee of the applicable Notes.

“Subsidiary Guarantor” means any Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that enters into a Subsidiary Guarantee. As used in the Indenture, “Subsidiary Guarantor” refers to a Subsidiary Guarantor of the applicable Notes.

“Successor Company” shall have the meaning assigned thereto in clause (i) under “— Merger and consolidation.”

“Taxes” means any taxes, charges or assessments, including but not limited to income, sales, use, transfer, rental, ad valorem, value-added, stamp, property consumption, franchise, license, capital, net worth, gross receipts, excise, occupancy, intangibles or similar tax, charges or assessments.

“Tax Sharing Agreement” means any tax sharing, indemnity or similar agreement of which Cendant or any of its subsidiaries is or will be a party.

“Telerate Page 3750” means the display designated as “Page 3750” on the Moneyline Telerate service (or such other page as may replace Page 3750 on that service).

“Temporary Cash Investments” means any of the following: (i) any investment in (x) direct obligations of the United States of America, a member state of The European Union or any country in whose currency funds are

 

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being held pending their application in the making of an investment or capital expenditure by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in that country or with such funds, or any agency or instrumentality of any thereof or obligations Guaranteed by the United States of America or a member state of The European Union or any country in whose currency funds are being held pending their application in the making of an investment or capital expenditure by the Company or a Restricted Subsidiary in that country or with such funds, or any agency or instrumentality of any of the foregoing, or obligations guaranteed by any of the foregoing or (y) direct obligations of any foreign country recognized by the United States of America rated at least “A” by S&P or “A-1” by Moody’s (or, in either case, the equivalent of such rating by such organization or, if no rating of S&P or Moody’s then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any nationally recognized rating organization), (ii) overnight bank deposits, and investments in time deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, bankers’ acceptances and money market deposits (or, with respect to foreign banks, similar instruments) maturing not more than one year after the date of acquisition thereof issued by (x) any bank or other institutional lender under a Credit Facility or any affiliate thereof or (y) a bank or trust company that is organized under the laws of the United States of America, any state thereof or any foreign country recognized by the United States of America having capital and surplus aggregating in excess of $250.0 million (or the foreign currency equivalent thereof) and whose long term debt is rated at least “A” by S&P or “A-1” by Moody’s (or, in either case, the equivalent of such rating by such organization or, if no rating of S&P or Moody’s then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any nationally recognized rating organization) at the time such Investment is made, (iii) repurchase obligations with a term of not more than 30 days for underlying securities of the types described in clause (i) or (ii) above entered into with a bank meeting the qualifications described in clause (ii) above, (iv) Investments in commercial paper, maturing not more than 270 days after the date of acquisition, issued by a Person (other than that of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries), with a rating at the time as of which any Investment therein is made of “P-2” (or higher) according to Moody’s or “A-2” (or higher) according to S&P (or, in either case, the equivalent of such rating by such organization or, if no rating of S&P or Moody’s then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any nationally recognized rating organization), (v) Investments in securities maturing not more than one year after the date of acquisition issued or fully guaranteed by any state, commonwealth or territory of the United States of America, or by any political subdivision or taxing authority thereof, and rated at least “A” by S&P or “A” by Moody’s (or, in either case, the equivalent of such rating by such organization or, if no rating of S&P or Moody’s then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any nationally recognized rating organization), (vi) Preferred Stock (other than of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries) having a rating of “A” or higher by S&P or “A-2” or higher by Moody’s (or, in either case, the equivalent of such rating by such organization or, if no rating of S&P or Moody’s then exists, the equivalent of such rating by any nationally recognized rating organization), (vii) investment funds investing 95% of their assets in securities of the type described in clauses (i)-(vi) above (which funds may also hold reasonable amounts of cash pending investment and/or distribution), (viii) any money market deposit accounts issued or offered by a domestic commercial bank or a commercial bank organized and located in a country recognized by the United States of America, in each case, having capital and surplus in excess of $250.0 million (or the foreign currency equivalent thereof), or investments in money market funds subject to the risk limiting conditions of Rule 2a-7 (or any successor rule) of the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and (ix) similar investments approved by the Board of Directors in the ordinary course of business.

“TIA” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (15 U.S.C. §§ 77aaa-7bbbb) as in effect on the date of the Indenture.

“Trade Payables” means, with respect to any Person, any accounts payable or any indebtedness or monetary obligation to trade creditors created, assumed or guaranteed by such Person arising in the ordinary course of business in connection with the acquisition of goods or services.

“Trustee” means the party named as such in the Indenture until a successor replaces it and, thereafter, means the successor.

“Trust Officer” means the Chairman of the Board, the President or any other officer or assistant officer of the Trustee assigned by such Trustee to administer its corporate trust matters.

 

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“Unrestricted Subsidiary” means (i) any Subsidiary of the Company that at the time of determination is an Unrestricted Subsidiary, as designated by the Board of Directors in the manner provided below, (ii) any Special Purpose Subsidiary that is designated by the Board of Directors in the manner provided below and (iii) any Subsidiary of an Unrestricted Subsidiary. The Board of Directors may designate any Subsidiary of the Company (including any newly acquired or newly formed Subsidiary of the Company) to be an Unrestricted Subsidiary unless such Subsidiary or any of its Subsidiaries owns any Capital Stock or Indebtedness of, or owns or holds any Lien on any property of, the Company or any other Restricted Subsidiary of the Company that is not a Subsidiary of the Subsidiary to be so designated; provided, that (A) such designation was made at or prior to the Issue Date, or (B) the Subsidiary to be so designated has total consolidated assets of $1,000 at the time of designation or less or (C) if such Subsidiary has consolidated assets greater than $1,000, then such designation would be permitted under the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on restricted payments.” The Board of Directors may designate any Unrestricted Subsidiary to be a Restricted Subsidiary; provided, that immediately after giving effect to such designation (x) the Company could Incur at least $1.00 of additional Indebtedness under paragraph (a) in the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness” or (y) the Consolidated Coverage Ratio would be greater than it was immediately prior to giving effect to such designation or (z) such Subsidiary shall be a Special Purpose Subsidiary with no Indebtedness outstanding other than Indebtedness that can be Incurred (and upon such designation shall be deemed to be Incurred and outstanding) pursuant to paragraph (b) of the covenant described under “— Certain covenants — Limitation on indebtedness.” Any such designation by the Board of Directors shall be evidenced to the Trustee by promptly filing with the Trustee a copy of the resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors giving effect to such designation and an Officer’s Certificate of the Company certifying that such designation complied with the foregoing provisions.

“U.S. Government Obligation” means (x) any security that is (i) a direct obligation of the United States of America for the payment of which the full faith and credit of the United States of America is pledged or (ii) an obligation of a Person controlled or supervised by and acting as an agency or instrumentality of the United States of America the payment of which is unconditionally guaranteed as a full faith and credit obligation by the United States of America, which, in either case under the preceding clause (i) or (ii), is not callable or redeemable at the option of the issuer thereof, and (y) any depositary receipt issued by a bank (as defined in Section 3(a)(2) of the Securities Act) as custodian with respect to any U.S. Government Obligation that is specified in clause (x) above and held by such bank for the account of the holder of such depositary receipt, or with respect to any specific payment of principal of or interest on any U.S. Government Obligation that is so specified and held, provided that (except as required by law) such custodian is not authorized to make any deduction from the amount payable to the holder of such depositary receipt from any amount received by the custodian in respect of the U.S. Government Obligation or the specific payment of principal or interest evidenced by such depositary receipt.

“Vehicle Rental Concession” means any right, whether or not exclusive, to conduct a Vehicle rental business at a Public Facility, or to pick up or discharge persons or otherwise to possess or use all or part of a Public Facility in connection with such a business, and any related rights or interests.

“Vehicle Rental Concession Rights” means any or all of the following: (a) any Vehicle Rental Concession, (b) any rights of the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary thereof under or relating to (i) any law, regulation, license, permit, request for proposals, invitation to bid, lease, agreement or understanding with a Public Facility Operator in connection with which a Vehicle Rental Concession has been or may be granted to the Company or any Restricted Subsidiary and (ii) any agreement with, or Investment or other interest or participation in, any Person, property or asset required (x) by any such law, ordinance, regulation, license, permit, request for proposals, invitation to bid, lease, agreement or understanding or (y) by any Public Facility Operator as a condition to obtaining or maintaining a Vehicle Rental Concession, and (c) any liabilities or obligations relating to or arising in connection with any of the foregoing.

“Vehicles” means vehicles owned or operated by, or leased or rented to or by, the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, including automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, vans, sport utility vehicles, buses, campers, motor homes, motorcycles and other motor vehicles.

 

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“Voting Stock” of an entity means all classes of Capital Stock of such entity then outstanding and normally entitled to vote in the election of directors or all interests in such entity with the ability to control the management or actions of such entity.

Book-Entry Delivery and Form

Except as described below, the Exchange Notes will be initially represented by one or more global bonds (“Global Bonds”) in fully registered form without interest coupons. The Global Bonds will be deposited with the Trustee, as custodian for DTC, and DTC or its nominee will initially be the sole registered holder of the Exchange Notes for all purposes under the Indenture. We expect that, pursuant to procedures established by DTC, (i) upon the issuance of Global Bonds, DTC or its custodian will credit, on its internal system, the principal amount at maturity of the individual beneficial interests represented by such Global Bonds to the respective accounts of persons who have accounts with such depositary, and (ii) ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Bonds will be shown on, and the transfer of such ownership will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC or its nominee (with respect to interests of participants) and the records of participants (with respect to interests of persons other than participants). Ownership of beneficial interests in the Global Bonds will be limited to persons who have accounts with DTC (“participants”) or persons who hold interests through participants. Holders of Exchange Notes may hold their interests in the Global Bonds directly through DTC if they are participants in such system, or indirectly through organizations that are participants in such system.

So long as DTC, or its nominee, is the registered owner or holder of the Global Bonds, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the Exchange Notes represented by such Global Bonds for all purposes under the Indenture. No beneficial owner of an interest in the Global Bonds will be able to transfer that interest except in accordance with DTC’s procedures, in addition to those provided for under the Indenture with respect to the Exchange Notes.

Payments of the principal of, premium (if any) and interest on the Global Bonds will be made to DTC or its nominee, as the case may be, as the registered owner thereof. None of the Company, the Trustee, nor any paying agent will have any responsibility or liability for any aspect of the records relating to such beneficial ownership interest.

We expect that DTC or its nominee, upon receipt of any payment of principal, premium (if any), or interest on the Global Bonds, will credit participants’ accounts with payments in amounts proportionate to their respective beneficial interests in the principal amount of the Global Bonds as shown on the records of DTC or its nominee. We also expect that payments by participants to owners of beneficial interests in the Global Bonds held through such participants will be governed by standing instructions and customary practice, as is now the case with securities held for the accounts of customers registered in the names of nominees for such customers. Such payments will be the responsibility of such participants.

Transfers between participants in DTC will be effected in the ordinary way through DTC’s same-day funds system in accordance with DTC rules and will be settled in same-day funds.

So long as DTC or its nominee is the registered owner or holder of such Global Bonds, DTC or such nominee, as the case may be, will be considered the sole owner or holder of the Exchange Notes represented by such Global Bonds for the purposes of receiving payment on the Exchange Notes, receiving notices and for all other purposes under the Indenture and the Exchange Notes. Beneficial interests in the Global Bonds will be evidenced only by, and transfers thereof will be effected only through, records maintained by DTC and its participants. Except as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a Global Bond will not be entitled to receive physical delivery of certificated Exchange Notes in definitive form and will not be considered the holders of such Global Bond for any purposes under the Indenture. Accordingly, each person owning a beneficial interest in a Global Bond must rely on the procedures of DTC and, if such person is not a participant, on the procedures of the participant through which such person owns its interests, to exercise any rights of a holder of Exchange

 

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Notes under the Indenture. We understand that under existing industry practices, in the event that we request any action of holders of Exchange Notes or that an owner of a beneficial interest in a Global Bond desires to give or take any action that a holder of Exchange Notes is entitled to give or take under the Indenture, DTC would authorize the participants holding the relevant beneficial interest to give or take such action, and such participants would authorize beneficial owners owning through such participants to give or take such action or would otherwise act upon the instructions of the beneficial owners owning through them.

DTC has advised us that it will take any action permitted to be taken by a holder of Exchange Notes only at the direction of one or more participants to whose account the DTC interests in the Global Bonds are credited and only in respect of such portion of the aggregate principal amounts of Exchange Notes as to which such participant or participants has or have been given such direction.

DTC has advised us as follows: DTC is a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York, a member of the Federal Reserve System, a “clearing corporation” within the meaning of the Uniform Commercial Code and a “Clearing Agency” registered pursuant to the provisions of Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). DTC was created to hold securities for its participants and facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities transactions between participants through electronic book-entry changes in accounts of its participants, thereby eliminating the need for physical movement of certificates. Participants include securities brokers and dealers, banks, trust companies, and clearing corporations and certain other organizations. Indirect access to the DTC system is available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust companies that clear through or maintain a custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or indirectly (“indirect participants”).

Although DTC has agreed to the foregoing procedures in order to facilitate transfers of interests in the Global Bonds among participants of DTC, it is under no obligation to perform such procedures, and such procedures may be discontinued at any time. Neither us nor the Trustee will have any responsibility for the performance by DTC or its participants or indirect participants of their respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing their operations.

Certificated Securities

Exchange Notes will be issued in physical form and delivered to each person that DTC identifies as a beneficial owner of the related Exchange Notes only (i) if DTC notifies us that it is unwilling or unable to continue as depositary for the Global Bonds or if at any time DTC ceases to be a “clearing agency” registered under the Exchange Act and we thereupon fail to appoint a successor depositary within 90 days of such notice or cessation or, (ii) upon the request of DTC at any time that there shall have occurred and be continuing an Event of Default with respect to the Exchange Notes. Upon any such exchange, certificated Exchange Notes shall be registered in the names, and issued in any approved denominations, requested by or on behalf of DTC (in accordance with its customary procedures).

Registration Rights

We are making the exchange offer to satisfy your registration rights, as a holder of the Restricted Notes. The following description of certain material provisions of the registration rights agreement is a summary only. Because this section is a summary, it does not describe every aspect of the registration rights agreement. This summary is subject to and qualified in its entirety by reference to all the provisions of the registration rights agreement, a copy of which is included as an exhibit to the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part.

Pursuant to the registration rights agreement, we agreed, for the benefit of the holders of the Restricted Notes, at our cost, to use our reasonable best efforts to:

 

   

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restrictions and registration rights and will not provide for the payment of additional interest under the circumstances described below;

 

   

have the exchange offer registration statement remain effective until 180 days after the last day of the exchange offer; and

 

   

complete the exchange offer not later than 45 days after the effective date of the exchange offer registration statement (but in no event later than 405 days after the issue date of the Restricted Notes).

We have also agreed to commence the exchange offer promptly following the effectiveness of the exchange offer registration statement, and to keep the exchange offer open for not less than 20 business days after the date notice thereof is mailed to holders (or longer if required by applicable law).

Shelf Registration

In the event that we determine that the exchange offer is not available under applicable law or if applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC do not permit us to effect the exchange offer, or, if for any reason, we do not consummate the exchange offer by 405 days after the issuance of the Restricted Notes, or upon receipt of a written request from the initial purchasers of the Restricted Notes representing that it holds Restricted Notes that are ineligible to be exchanged in the exchange offer, we will use our reasonable best efforts to cause to become effective a shelf registration statement relating to resales of such notes and to keep that shelf registration statement effective until the expiration of the time period referred to in Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act, or such shorter period that will terminate when all notes covered by the shelf registration statement have been sold. We will, in the event of such a shelf registration, provide to each selling noteholder copies of a prospectus, notify each selling noteholder when the shelf registration statement has become effective and take certain other actions to permit resales of such notes by the selling noteholders. A noteholder that sells notes under the shelf registration statement generally will be required to make certain representations to us (as described in the registration rights agreement), to be named as a selling security holder in the related prospectus and to deliver a prospectus to purchasers, will be subject to certain of the civil liability provisions under the Securities Act in connection with those sales and will be bound by the provisions of the registration rights agreement that are applicable to such a noteholder (including certain indemnification obligations). Holders of notes covered by the shelf registration statement will also be required to suspend their use of the prospectus included in the shelf registration statement under specified circumstances upon receipt of notice from us. Under applicable interpretations of the staff of the SEC, our affiliates will not be permitted to exchange Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes in the exchange offer.

Additional Interest

If the exchange offer is not completed (or, if required, the shelf registration statement is not declared effective) on or before the date that is 405 days after the issuance of the Restricted Notes, the annual interest rate borne by the Restricted Notes will be increased by 0.25% per annum (which rate will be increased by an additional 0.25% per annum for each subsequent 90-day period that such additional interest continues to accrue, provided that the rate at which such additional interest accrues may in no event exceed 0.50% per annum) until the exchange offer is completed, the shelf registration statement is declared effective or the Restricted Notes become freely tradable under the Securities Act. If a shelf registration statement is required to be filed because notes held by an initial purchaser of the Restricted Notes are or were not eligible to be exchanged in the exchange offer, such notes will accrue additional interest if the shelf registration is not declared effective on the later of (x) 405 days after the issuance of the Restricted Notes and (y) 90 days after such initial purchasers inform us that they hold notes that are or were not eligible to be exchanged in the exchange offer.

The increased interest described above is the sole and exclusive remedy available to noteholders due to a registration default.

 

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MATERIAL UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a summary of the anticipated material United States federal income tax consequences to a holder of Restricted Notes relating to the exchange of Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes. This summary is based upon existing United States federal income tax law, which is subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. This summary does not discuss all aspects of United States federal income taxation which may be important to particular investors in light of their individual investment circumstances, such as Restricted Notes held by investors subject to special tax rules (e.g., financial institutions, insurance companies, broker-dealers, tax-exempt organizations (including private foundations), and partnerships and their partners), or to persons that hold the Restricted Notes as part of a straddle, hedge, conversion, constructive sale, or other integrated security transaction for United States federal income tax purposes or that have a functional currency other than the United States dollar, all of whom may be subject to tax rules that differ significantly from those summarized below. In addition, this summary does not address any state, local, or non-United States tax considerations.

Each prospective investor is urged to consult his or her tax advisor regarding the United States federal, state, local, and non-United States income and other tax considerations of the acquisition, ownership, and disposition of the Exchange Notes.

Exchange of Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes

An exchange of Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes pursuant to the exchange offer will be ignored for United States federal income tax purposes. Consequently, a holder of Restricted Notes will not recognize gain or loss, for United States federal income tax purposes, as a result of exchanging Restricted Notes for Exchange Notes pursuant to the exchange offer. The holding period of the Exchange Notes will be the same as the holding period of the Restricted Notes and the tax basis in the Exchange Notes will be the same as the adjusted tax basis in the Restricted Notes as determined immediately before the exchange.

 

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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION

Each broker-dealer that receives Exchange Notes for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer must acknowledge that it will deliver a prospectus in connection with any resale of such Exchange Notes. This prospectus, as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, may be used by a broker-dealer in connection with resales of Exchange Notes received in exchange for Restricted Notes where such Restricted Notes were acquired as a result of market-making activities or other trading activities. We have agreed that, starting on the expiration date and continuing for a period of up to 180 days after the expiration date, we will make this prospectus, as amended or supplemented, available to any broker-dealer for use in connection with any such resale. In addition, until                    , 2007, all dealers effecting transactions in the Exchange Notes may be required to deliver a prospectus.

We will not receive any proceeds from any sale of Exchange Notes by broker-dealers. Exchange Notes received by broker-dealers for their own account pursuant to the exchange offer may be sold from time to time in one or more transactions in the over-the-counter market, in negotiated transactions, through the writing of options on the Exchange Notes or a combination of such methods of resale, at market prices prevailing at the time of resale, at prices related to such prevailing market prices or at negotiated prices. Any such resale may be made directly to purchasers or to or through brokers or dealers who may receive compensation in the form of commissions or concessions from any such broker-dealer or the purchasers of any such Exchange Notes. Any broker-dealer that resells Exchange Notes that were received by it for its own account pursuant to the exchange offer and any broker or dealer that participates in a distribution of such Exchange Notes may be deemed to be an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act and any profit on any such resale of Exchange Notes and any commission or concessions received by any such persons may be deemed to be underwriting compensation under the Securities Act. By acknowledging that it will deliver and by delivering a prospectus, a broker-dealer will not be deemed to admit that it is an “underwriter” within the meaning of the Securities Act.

For a period up to 180 days after the expiration date, we will promptly send additional copies of this prospectus and any amendment or supplement to this prospectus to any broker-dealer that requests such documents.

We have agreed to pay all expenses incidental to the exchange offer other than commissions and concessions of any broker or dealer and will indemnify holders of the Exchange Notes, including any broker-dealers, against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act or contribute to payments that they may be required to make in request thereof.

 

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LEGAL MATTERS

Certain legal matters with respect to the validity of the Exchange Notes offered hereby will be passed upon for us by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, New York, New York.

EXPERTS

The consolidated financial statements included in this prospectus have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report appearing herein (which report expresses an unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the Company’s classification of certain subsidiaries as discontinued operations and the adoption of the Company’s new segment reporting structure), and have been so included in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.

AVAILABLE INFORMATION

We have filed with the SEC a registration statement on Form S-4 under the Securities Act with respect to the Exchange Notes being offered hereby. This prospectus, which forms a part of the registration statement, does not contain all of the information set forth in the registration statement. For further information with respect to us and the Exchange Notes, reference is made to the registration statement. Statements contained in this prospectus as to the contents of any contract or other document are not necessarily complete. If a contract or document has been filed as an exhibit to the registration statement, we refer you to the copy of the contract or document that has been filed. Each statement in this prospectus relating to a contract or document filed as an exhibit is qualified in all respects by the filed exhibit.

The Issuers, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors are not currently subject to the periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act. Avis Budget Group, Inc., the indirect parent company of the Issuers, the Parent Guarantor and the Subsidiary Guarantors, is currently subject to the periodic reporting and other informational requirements of the Exchange Act, and Avis Budget Group, Inc. files annual, quarterly and current reports and other information with the SEC. Following the offering of the Exchange Notes, Avis Budget Group, Inc. will continue to file periodic reports and other information with the SEC. The registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, such reports and other information can be inspected and copied at the Public Reference Room of the SEC located at Room 1580, 100 F Street, N.E., Washington D.C. 20549. Copies of such materials, including copies of all or any portion of the registration statement of which this prospectus forms a part, can be obtained from the Public Reference Room of the SEC at prescribed rates. You can call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 to obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room. Such materials may also be accessed electronically by means of the SEC’s home page on the Internet (http://www.sec.gov). The SEC filings of Avis Budget Group, Inc. are also available free of charge at its Internet website (http://www.avisbudgetgroup.com). The foregoing Internet website is an inactive textual reference only, meaning that the information contained on the website is not a part of this prospectus and is not incorporated in this prospectus by reference.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

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Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005

   F-4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

   F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005
and 2004
   F-7

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F-9

 

F-1


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Avis Budget Group, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Avis Budget Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) (formerly Cendant Corporation) as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in connection with the Company’s classification of certain subsidiaries as discontinued operations during the third quarter of 2006, the account balances and activities of these subsidiaries have been segregated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Also discussed in Note 1, the Company has adopted a new segment reporting structure.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, New York

March 1, 2007 (April 2, 2007 as to Note 23)

 

F-2


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share data)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Revenues

      

Vehicle rental

   $ 4,519     $ 4,302     $ 3,860  

Other

     1,170       1,098       960  
                        

Net revenues

     5,689       5,400       4,820  
                        

Expenses

      

Operating

     2,887       2,729       2,413  

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     1,416       1,238       988  

Selling, general and administrative

     818       857       784  

Vehicle interest, net

     320       309       244  

Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     105       116       115  

Interest expense related to corporate debt, net:

      

Interest expense

     236       172       251  

Early extinguishment of debt

     313       —         18  

Separation costs

     261       15       —    

Restructuring charges

     10       26       —    
                        

Total expenses

     6,366       5,462       4,813  
                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (677 )     (62 )     7  

Benefit from income taxes

     (226 )     (51 )     (64 )
                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (451 )     (11 )     71  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     478       1,088       1,822  

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1,957 )     549       198  
                        

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting changes

     (1,930 )     1,626       2,091  

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (64 )     (8 )     —    
                        

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 1,618     $ 2,091  
                        

Earnings (loss) per share

      

Basic

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (4.48 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.69  

Net income (loss)

     (19.82 )     15.56       20.29  

Diluted

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (4.48 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.67  

Net income (loss)

     (19.82 )     15.56       19.66  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

F-3


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share data)

 

     December 31,  
     2006     2005  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 172     $ 546  

Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 and $20)

     363       348  

Deferred income taxes

     7       375  

Other current assets

     1,264       234  

Assets of discontinued operations

     —         20,512  
                

Total current assets

     1,806       22,015  

Property and equipment, net

     486       516  

Deferred income taxes

     226       260  

Goodwill

     2,193       2,188  

Other intangibles, net

     739       731  

Other non-current assets

     121       283  
                

Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs

     5,571       25,993  
                

Assets under vehicle programs:

    

Program cash

     14       15  

Vehicles, net

     7,049       7,509  

Receivables from vehicle manufacturers and other

     276       602  

Investment in Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     361       374  
                
     7,700       8,500  
                

Total assets

   $ 13,271     $ 34,493  
                

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

   $ 1,855     $ 2,287  

Current portion of long-term debt

     29       975  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     —         7,263  
                

Total current liabilities

     1,884       10,525  

Long-term debt

     1,813       2,533  

Other non-current liabilities

     452       831  
                

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs

     4,149       13,889  
                

Liabilities under vehicle programs:

    

Debt

     759       952  

Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     4,511       6,957  

Deferred income taxes

     1,206       1,139  

Other

     203       214  
                
     6,679       9,262  
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value—authorized 1 million shares; none issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $.01 par value—authorized 250 million shares; issued 135,498,121 and 135,085,222 shares

     1       1  

Additional paid-in capital

     9,664       12,022  

Retained earnings

     (586 )     5,997  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     68       40  

Treasury stock, at cost—34,306,694 and 33,924,621 shares

     (6,704 )     (6,718 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     2,443       11,342  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 13,271     $ 34,493  
                

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

F-4


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In millions)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Operating Activities

      

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 1,618     $ 2,091  

Adjustments to arrive at income (loss) from continuing operations

     1,543       (1,629 )     (2,020 )
                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (451 )     (11 )     71  

Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities exclusive of vehicle programs:

      

Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     105       116       115  

Deferred income taxes

     (200 )     (170 )     (224 )

Net change in assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions and dispositions:

      

Receivables

     (33 )     (14 )     (2 )

Income taxes

     (301 )     (69 )     78  

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

     (87 )     (4 )     (106 )

Other, net

     (143 )     (39 )     (86 )
                        

Net cash used in operating activities exclusive of vehicle programs

     (1,110 )     (191 )     (154 )
                        

Vehicle programs:

      

Vehicle depreciation

     1,362       1,191       941  
                        
     1,362       1,191       941  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     252       1,000       787  
                        

Investing activities

      

Property and equipment additions

     (95 )     (146 )     (121 )

Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired) and acquisition-related payments

     (118 )     (211 )     (86 )

Proceeds received on asset sales

     25       46       32  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

     —         18       40  

Proceeds from dispositions of businesses, net of transaction-related payments

     4,046       2,636       778  

Other, net

     4       66       16  
                        

Net cash provided by investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

     3,862       2,409       659  
                        

Vehicle programs:

      

Decrease (increase) in program cash

     1       (15 )     31  

Investment in vehicles

     (11,348 )     (11,214 )     (10,373 )

Payments received on investment in vehicles

     10,790       8,869       8,882  

Other, net

     (12 )     (22 )     (9 )
                        
     (569 )     (2,382 )     (1,469 )
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     3,293       27       (810 )
                        

 

F-5


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)

(In millions)

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2006     2005     2004  

Financing activities

      

Proceeds from borrowings

     1,875       —         27  

Principal payments on borrowings

     (3,603 )     (38 )     (1,906 )

Net short-term borrowing (repayments) under revolving credit agreement

     —         (650 )     650  

Issuances of common stock

     46       289       1,430  

Repurchases of common stock

     (243 )     (1,349 )     (1,323 )

Payment of dividends

     (113 )     (423 )     (333 )

Other, net

     (38 )     7       (28 )
                        

Net cash used in financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

     (2,076 )     (2,164 )     (1,483 )
                        

Vehicle programs:

      

Proceeds from borrowings

     10,979       10,246       9,568  

Principal payments on borrowings

     (13,310 )     (9,149 )     (9,185 )

Net change in short-term borrowings

     (282 )     81       81  

Other, net

     (15 )     (15 )     (11 )
                        
     (2,628 )     1,163       453  
                        

Net cash used in financing activities

     (4,704 )     (1,001 )     (1,030 )
                        

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     2       —         4  

Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations

      

Operating activities

     463       2,513       4,604  

Investing activities

     (742 )     (2,746 )     (3,699 )

Financing activities

     1,050       641       (280 )

Effect of exchange rate changes

     12       (51 )     14  
                        

Cash provided by discontinued operations

     783       357       639  
                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (374 )     383       (410 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     546       163       573  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 172     $ 546     $ 163  
                        

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

      

Interest payments

   $ 996     $ 576     $ 584  

Income tax payments, net

   $ 275     $ 188     $ 82  

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

F-6


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In millions)

 

    Common Stock  

Additional
Paid-in

Capital

 

Retained

Earnings

   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Income

   

Treasury

Stock

   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares   Amount         Shares     Amount    

Balance at January 1, 2004

  126.0   $ 1   $ 10,296   $ 4,190     $ 209     (25.2 )   $ (4,750 )   $ 9,946  

Comprehensive income:

               

Net income

  —       —       —       2,091       —       —         —      

Currency translation adjustment

      —       —       —                         84     —         —      

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $16

  —       —       —       —         31     —         —      

Reclassification for gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(4)

  —       —       —       —         (8 )   —         —      

Unrealized losses on available-for- sale, securities, net of tax of $(2)

  —       —       —       —         (3 )   —         —      

Reclassification for realized holding gains on available-for- sale securities, net of tax of $(18)

  —       —       —       —         (27 )   —         —      

Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $(6)

  —       —       —       —         (12 )   —         —      

Total comprehensive income

                  2,156  

Conversion of zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes

  2.2     —       430     —         —       —         —         430  

Settlement of forward purchase contracts—Upper DECS securities

  3.8     —       863     —         —       —         —         863  

Net activity related to restricted stock units

  —       —       15     —         —       0.2       29       44  

Exercise of stock options

  1.3     —       71     —         —       2.5       482       553  

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

  —       —       116     —         —       —         —         116  

Repurchases of common stock

  —       —       —       —         —       (5.8 )     (1,323 )     (1,323 )

Payment of dividends

  —       —       —       (333 )     —       —         —         (333 )

Other

  —       —       11     —         —       0.1       1       12  
                                                     

Balance at December 31, 2004

  133.3   $ 1   $ 11,802   $ 5,948     $ 274     (28.2 )   $ (5,561 )   $ 12,464  

 

F-7


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Continued)

(In millions)

 

    Common Stock  

Additional
Paid-in

Capital

   

Retained

Earnings

   

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive

Income

   

Treasury

Stock

   

Total
Stockholders’

Equity

 
    Shares   Amount         Shares     Amount    

Balance at January 1, 2005

  133.3   $ 1   $ 11,802     $ 5,948     $ 274     (28.2 )   $ (5,561 )   $ 12,464  

Comprehensive income:

               

Net income

  —       —       —         1,618       —       —         —      

Currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $(20)

  —       —       —         —         (219 )   —         —      

Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $26

  —       —       —         —                         39     —         —      

Reclassification for gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(8)

  —       —       —         —         (11 )   —         —      

Unrealized loss on available-for- sale securities, net of tax of $1

  —       —       —         —         (2 )   —         —      

Reclassification for realized holding gains on available-for- sale securities, net of tax of $(10)

  —       —       —         —         (13 )   —         —      

Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $(12)

  —       —       —         —         (17 )   —         —      

Total comprehensive income

                  1,395  

Net activity related to restricted stock units

  —       —       14       —         —       0.3       63       77  

Exercise of stock options

  1.7     —       135       —         —       0.8       133       268  

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

  —       —       79       —         —       —         —         79  

Repurchases of common stock

  —       —       —         —         —       (6.8 )     (1,349 )     (1,349 )

Payment of dividends

  —       —       —         (423 )     —       —         —         (423 )

Dividend of PHH Corporation

  —       —       —         (1,427 )     (11 )   —         —         (1,438 )

Adjustment to offset PHH valuation charge included in net income

  —       —       —         281       —       —         —         281  

Other

  0.1     —       (8 )     —         —       —         (4 )     (12 )
                                                       

Balance at December 31, 2005

  135.1   $ 1   $ 12,022     $ 5,997     $ 40     (33.9 )   $ (6,718 )   $ 11,342  

Comprehensive loss:

               

Net loss

  —       —       —         (1,994 )     —       —         —      

Currency translation adjustment, net of tax of $16

  —       —       —         —         213     —         —      

Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(6)

  —       —       —         —         (12 )   —         —      

Reclassification for gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax of $(1)

  —       —       —         —         (1 )   —         —      

Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $5

  —       —       —         —         9     —         —      

Total comprehensive loss

                  (1,785 )

Net activity related to restricted stock units

  —       —       (48 )     —         —       0.7       211       163  

Exercise of stock options

  0.4     —       39       —         —       0.2       44       83  

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

  —       —       12       —         —       —         —         12  

Repurchases of common stock

  —       —       —         —         —       (1.4 )     (243 )     (243 )

Payment of dividends

  —       —       —         (107 )     —       —         —         (107 )

Dividend of Realogy Corporation and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation

  —       —       (2,361 )     (4,482 )     (167 )   —         —         (7,010 )

Cumulative effect of adoption of SFAS No. 158, net of tax of $(2)

  —       —       —         —         (4 )   —         —         (4 )

Other

  —       —       —         —         (10 )   0.1       2       (8 )
                                                       

Balance at December 31, 2006

  135.5   $ 1   $ 9,664     $ (586 )   $ 68     (34.3 )   $ (6,704 )   $ 2,443  
                                                       

See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

F-8


Avis Budget Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in millions, except per share amounts)

1. Basis of Presentation

Avis Budget Group, Inc. (formerly Cendant Corporation) provides car and truck rentals and ancillary services to businesses and consumers in the United States and internationally. The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts and transactions of Avis Budget Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Avis Budget”), as well as entities in which Avis Budget directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest (collectively, the “Company”).

The Company operates in the following business segments:

 

   

Domestic Car Rental—provides car rentals and ancillary products and services in the United States.

 

   

International Car Rental—provides car rentals and ancillary products and services primarily in Canada, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

 

   

Truck Rental—provides truck rentals and related services to consumers and light commercial users in the United States.

The Company adopted the above segment reporting structure as a result of a reevaluation performed subsequent to the completion of the spin-offs of Realogy Corporation (“Realogy”) and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (“Wyndham”) and the sale of Travelport, Inc. (“Travelport”), in third quarter 2006, each of which is discussed below. Also, following the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham and the sale of Travelport, the Company’s stockholders approved a change in the Company’s name from Cendant Corporation to Avis Budget, Group Inc.

In presenting the Consolidated Financial Statements, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and related disclosures. Estimates, by their nature, are based on judgment and available information. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year presentation. During fourth quarter 2006, the Company recorded a reclassification related to the previously disclosed dividend of Realogy and Wyndham, in connection with the restatement of the Travelport impairment charge, discussed in Note 22—Selected Quarterly Financial Data. This reclassification increased retained earnings by $300 million, with a corresponding decrease to additional paid in capital and had no impact on total stockholders’ equity.

Selling, general and administrative expenses on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations include unallocated corporate expenses related to the Company’s discontinued operations. Accordingly, the expenses recorded by the Company in the Consolidated Statements of Operations may not be indicative of the actual expenses the Company will incur as a separate company.

Vehicle Programs.  The Company presents separately the financial data of its vehicle programs. These programs are distinct from the Company's other activities since the assets are generally funded through the issuance of debt that is collateralized by such assets. Assets under vehicle programs are funded through borrowings under asset-backed funding or other similar arrangements. The income generated by these assets is used, in part, to repay the principal and interest associated with the debt. Cash inflows and outflows relating to the generation or acquisition of such assets and the principal debt repayment or financing of such assets are classified as activities of the Company's vehicle programs. The Company believes it is appropriate to segregate the financial data of its vehicle programs because, ultimately, the source of repayment of such debt is the realization of such assets.

 

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Reverse Stock Split.  In connection with a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, which became effective on September 5, 2006, references to common share data in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and notes have been revised to reflect the reverse stock split, unless otherwise noted.

Discontinued Operations.  In June 2004, the Company completed an initial public offering of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (“Jackson Hewitt”), an operator and franchisor of tax preparation systems and services. On January 31, 2005, the Company completed the spin-off of its former mortgage, fleet leasing and appraisal businesses in a tax-free distribution to the Company’s stockholders of one share of PHH Corporation (“PHH”) common stock per every twenty shares of Cendant common stock held on January 19, 2005. In February 2005, the Company completed an initial public offering of Wright Express Corporation (“Wright Express”), its former fuel card subsidiary, and in October 2005, the Company sold its former Marketing Services division, which was comprised of its individual membership and loyalty/insurance marketing businesses. Also, on July 31, 2006, the Company completed the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham, and on August 23, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Travelport (see Separation Plan, below). Upon completion of the spin-off of PHH, the Company’s former mortgage business was not classified as a discontinued operation due to Realogy’s participation in a mortgage origination venture that was established with PHH in connection with the spin-off. However, due to the spin-off of Realogy on July 31, 2006, the Company no longer participates in the venture. Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS No. 144”), the account balances and activities of Jackson Hewitt, PHH, Wright Express, the former Marketing Services division, Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport have been segregated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Summarized financial data for the aforementioned businesses are provided in Note 3—Discontinued Operations.

Separation Plan.  From October 2005 to July 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a plan to separate Cendant into four independent companies:

 

   

Realogy Corporation—encompasses the Company’s former Realogy segment, which is now presented as a discontinued operation.

 

   

Wyndham Worldwide Corporation—encompasses the Company’s former Hospitality Services and Timeshare Resorts segments, which are now presented as discontinued operations.

 

   

Travelport, Inc.—encompasses the Company’s former Travel Distribution Services segment, which is now presented as a discontinued operation.

 

   

Avis Budget Group, Inc.—encompasses the Company’s vehicle rental operations.

On July 31, 2006, the Company completed the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham in tax-free distributions of one share each of Realogy and Wyndham common stock for every four and five shares, respectively, of then outstanding Cendant common stock held on July 21, 2006. On August 1, 2006, Realogy and Wyndham stock began regular-way trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “H” and “WYN,” respectively. Prior to the completion of the spin-offs, Avis Budget received special cash dividends of $2,225 million and $1,360 million from Realogy and Wyndham, respectively, and utilized such proceeds to fund a portion of the repayment of its outstanding debt, as discussed below. On August 23, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Travelport for proceeds of approximately $4.1 billion, net of closing adjustments of which approximately $1.8 billion was used to repay indebtedness of Travelport. Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement among the separating companies, during third quarter 2006, the Company distributed $1,423 million and $760 million of such proceeds to Realogy and Wyndham, respectively.

 

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During 2006 and 2005, the Company incurred costs of $574 and $15 million, respectively, in connection with executing the separation plan. The 2006 costs are as follows:

 

Early extinguishment of corporate debt

   $ 313
      

Other separation costs:

  

Stock-based compensation

     79

Severance and retention

     70

Legal, accounting and other professional fees

     38

Reversal of receivables from Realogy and Wyndham(*)

     28

Asset write-offs

     19

Insurance

     14

Other

     13
      
     261
      
   $ 574
      

(*) Represents the reversal of receivables from Realogy and Wyndham due to the favorable resolution of certain tax related contingencies, for which the Company is indemnified by Realogy and Wyndham. The benefit for income taxes includes a corresponding credit resulting from the favorable resolution of such matters.

During 2006, the Company also incurred costs within discontinued operations of $239 million in connection with executing the separation plan. Such costs are primarily related to the accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards, severance and retention and professional and consulting fees.

In addition, pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport have agreed to assume and retain all of the liabilities primarily related to each of their respective businesses and operations, including litigation primarily related to each of their businesses where the Company is a named party. Realogy and Wyndham have also agreed to assume certain contingent and other corporate liabilities of the Company or its subsidiaries, incurred prior to the disposition of Travelport (see Note 16—Commitments and Contingencies).

Prior to the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham, the Company entered into a Transition Services Agreement with Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport to provide for an orderly transition following the sale of Travelport and the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham. Under the Transition Services Agreement, the Company provides Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport with various services, including services relating to payroll, accounts payable, telecommunications services and information technology services in exchange for fees based on the estimated cost of the services provided.

Also, in connection with its execution of the separation plan, the Company repaid certain corporate and other debt and entered into new financing arrangements (see Note 14—Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements).

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

CONSOLIDATION POLICY

In addition to consolidating entities in which the Company has a direct or indirect controlling financial interest, the Company evaluates the consolidation of entities to which common conditions of consolidation, such as voting interests and board representation, do not apply. The Company performs this evaluation pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46R”). FIN 46R provides that, in the absence of clear control through voting interests, board representation or similar rights, a company’s exposure, or variable interest, to the economic risks and potential rewards associated with its interest in the entity is the best evidence of control.

 

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In connection with FIN 46R, when evaluating an entity for consolidation, the Company first determines whether an entity is within the scope of FIN 46R and if it is deemed to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”). If the entity is considered to be a VIE, the Company determines whether it would be considered the entity’s primary beneficiary. The Company consolidates those VIEs for which it has determined that it is the primary beneficiary. Generally, the Company will consolidate an entity not deemed either a VIE or qualifying special purpose entity (“QSPE”) upon a determination that its ownership, direct or indirect, exceeds fifty percent of the outstanding voting shares of an entity and/or that it has the ability to control the financial or operating policies through its voting rights, board representation or other similar rights. For entities where the Company does not have a controlling interest (financial or operating), the investments in such entities are classified as available-for-sale securities or accounted for using the equity or cost method, as appropriate. The Company applies the equity method of accounting when it has the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies of an investee in accordance with APB Opinion No. 18, “The Equity Method of Accounting for Investments in Common Stock.”

REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company operates and franchises the Avis and Budget rental systems, providing vehicle rentals to business and leisure travelers and others. Revenue from vehicle rentals is recognized over the period the vehicle is rented. Franchise revenue principally consists of royalties received from the Company’s franchisees in conjunction with vehicle rental transactions. Royalties are accrued as the underlying franchisee revenue is earned (generally over the rental period of a vehicle). Revenue from the sale of gasoline is recognized over the period the vehicle is rented and is based on the volume of gasoline consumed during the rental period or a contracted fee paid by the customer at the time the vehicle rental agreement is executed. The Company is reimbursed by its customers for certain operating expenses it incurs, including gasoline and vehicle licensing fees, as well as airport concession fees, which the Company pays in exchange for the right to operate at airports and other locations. Revenues and expenses associated with gasoline, vehicle licensing and airport concessions are recorded on a gross basis within revenue and operating expenses, respectively, on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

VEHICLE DEPRECIATION AND LEASE CHARGES, NET

Vehicles are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. The initial cost of the vehicles is net of incentives and allowances from vehicle manufacturers. The Company acquires the majority of its rental vehicles pursuant to repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs established by automobile manufacturers. Under these programs, the manufacturers agree to repurchase vehicles at a specified price and date, or guarantee the depreciation rate for a specified period of time, subject to certain eligibility criteria (such as car condition and mileage requirements). The Company depreciates vehicles such that the net book value of the vehicles on the date of return to the manufacturers is intended to equal the contractual guaranteed residual values, thereby minimizing any gain or loss on the sale of the vehicles. The Company records depreciation expense for any expected deficiency in the contractual guaranteed residual values due to excessive wear or damages. At December 31, 2006, the Company estimates that the difference between the contracted guaranteed residual value and the carrying value of these vehicles was $67 million, which has already been reflected in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Company also acquires a portion of its rental vehicles outside of manufacturer repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs. These vehicles are depreciated based upon their estimated residual values at their expected dates of disposition, after giving effect to anticipated conditions in the used car market. All rental vehicles are depreciated on a straight-line basis. Depreciation for vehicles acquired under repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs includes consideration of the contractual guaranteed residual values and the number of months between the original purchase date of the vehicle and the expected sale date of the vehicle back to the manufacturers. For 2006, 2005 and 2004, rental vehicles were depreciated at rates ranging from 7% to 34% per annum. As market conditions change, the Company adjusts its depreciation. Upon disposal of the

 

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vehicles, depreciation expense is also adjusted for any difference between the net proceeds from the sale and the remaining book value. Vehicle-related interest amounts are net of interest income of $6 million, $4 million and $4 million for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

ADVERTISING EXPENSES

Advertising costs are expensed in the period incurred. Advertising expenses, recorded within selling, general and administrative expense on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations, were approximately $107 million, $100 million and $97 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

INCOME TAXES

The Company’s provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability method, under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are calculated based upon the temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax rates. The Company’s deferred tax assets are recorded net of a valuation allowance when, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. Decreases to the valuation allowance are recorded as reductions to the Company’s provision for income taxes while increases to the valuation allowance result in additional provision. However, if the valuation allowance is adjusted in connection with an acquisition, such adjustment is recorded through goodwill rather than the provision for income taxes. The realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, is primarily dependent on estimated future taxable income. A change in the Company’s estimate of future taxable income may require an addition or reduction to the valuation allowance.

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

The Company considers highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company uses derivative instruments as part of its overall strategy to manage its exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and gasoline costs. As a matter of policy, the Company does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value either as assets or liabilities. Changes in fair value of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments are recognized currently in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Operations within the same line item as the hedged item (principally vehicle interest, net). The effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income. The ineffective portion is recognized currently in earnings within the same line item as the hedged item, including vehicle interest, net or interest related to corporate debt, net, based upon the nature of the hedged item. Amounts included in other comprehensive income are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings.

During 2006, the Company utilized certain derivatives designated as fair value hedges. Changes in the fair value of such instruments were recognized in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of interest related to corporate debt, net. Changes in the fair value of the hedged item in fair value hedges were recorded as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item and recognized in earnings in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of interest related to corporate debt, net.

INVESTMENTS

The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such determination at each balance sheet date. The Company’s non-marketable

 

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preferred stock investments are accounted for at cost plus accretion. Common stock investments in affiliates over which the Company has the ability to exercise significant influence but not a controlling interest are carried on the equity method of accounting. Available-for-sale securities are carried at current fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported net of taxes as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Trading securities are recorded at fair value with realized and unrealized gains and losses reported currently in earnings.

Aggregate realized gains and losses on investments and preferred dividend income, which amounted to $11 million, $21 million and $40 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are recorded within other revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gains and losses on securities sold are based on the specific identification method.

Affinion Group Holdings, Inc.  The Company’s investment in Affinion Group Holdings, Inc. (“Affinion”) was received in connection with the October 2005 sale of its former Marketing Services division, along with cash proceeds approximating $1.7 billion. This investment represents preferred stock with a carrying value of $95 million, including accrued dividends (face value of $125 million) maturing in October 2017, and warrants with a carrying value of $3 million that are exercisable into 7.5% of the common equity of Affinion upon the earlier of four years or the achievement of specified investment hurdles.

Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, the Company is obligated to distribute all proceeds received on the sale of its investments in Affinion to Realogy and Wyndham. Accordingly, following the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham on July 31, 2006, the Company began to recognize a charge on its Consolidated Statement of Operations equal to the dividend and accretion income on the preferred stock of Affinion. From January 1, 2006 to July 31, 2006, the Company recorded $6 million of dividend and accretion income related to its preferred stock investment in Affinion. During 2007, the Company sold a portion of its preferred stock investment in Affinion (see Note 25—Subsequent Event).

Homestore, Inc.  The Company’s investment in Homestore, Inc. (“Homestore”) was received in connection with the February 2001 sale of its former move.com and ancillary businesses. During 2005 and 2004, the Company sold 7.3 million and 9.8 million, respectively, shares of Homestore and recognized gains of $18 million and $40 million, respectively, within net revenues on its Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2005, the Company had sold all of its shares of Homestore stock.

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment (including leasehold improvements) are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation, recorded as a component of non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, is computed utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Amortization of leasehold improvements, also recorded as a component of non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization, is computed utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated benefit period of the related assets, which may not exceed 20 years, or the lease term, if shorter. Useful lives are generally 30 years for buildings, three to seven years for capitalized software, three to seven years for furniture, fixtures and equipment and four to 15 years for buses and support vehicles.

The Company capitalizes the costs of software developed for internal use in accordance with Statement of Position No. 98-1, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use.” Capitalization of software developed for internal use commences during the development phase of the project. The Company amortizes software developed or obtained for internal use on a straight-line basis, from three to seven years, when such software is substantially ready for use. The net carrying value of software developed or obtained for internal use was $50 million and $95 million as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

On March 30, 2005, the Financial Accounts Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 47, “Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations” (“FIN 47”), which clarifies that conditional asset

 

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retirement obligations are within the scope of SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” FIN 47 requires the Company to recognize a liability for the fair value of conditional asset retirement obligations if the fair value of the liability can be reasonably estimated. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 47 in fourth quarter 2005, as required. Accordingly, the Company recorded a $14 million ($8 million after tax, or $0.08 per diluted share) non-cash charge to reflect the cumulative effect of accounting change during 2005 relating to the Company’s obligation to remove assets at certain leased properties.

IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

In connection with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS No. 142”), the Company is required to assess goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate impairment may have occurred. The Company assesses goodwill for such impairment by comparing the carrying value of its reporting units to their fair values. Each of the Company’s reportable segments represents a reporting unit. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units utilizing discounted cash flows and incorporates assumptions that it believes marketplace participants would utilize. When available and as appropriate, the Company uses comparative market multiples and other factors to corroborate the discounted cash flow results. Other indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment and written down to fair value, as required by SFAS No. 142.

The Company evaluates the recoverability of its other long-lived assets, including amortizing intangible assets, if circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred, pursuant to SFAS No. 144. This analysis is performed by comparing the respective carrying values of the assets to the current and expected future cash flows, on an undiscounted basis, to be generated from such assets. Property and equipment is evaluated separately within each segment. If such analysis indicates that the carrying value of these assets is not recoverable, the carrying value of such assets is reduced to fair value through a charge to the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company performs its annual impairment testing for goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of each year subsequent to completing its annual forecasting process. In performing this test, the Company determines fair value using the present value of expected future cash flows. Within the Company’s continuing operations, there was no impairment of intangible assets in 2006, 2005 or 2004. Impairment charges recorded for other long-lived assets were not material during 2006, 2005 or 2004. However, during 2006 the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of approximately $1.3 billion within discontinued operations to reflect the difference between Travelport’s carrying value and its estimated fair value, less costs to dispose. In addition, as a result of the analysis performed in 2005, the Company determined that the carrying values of goodwill and certain other indefinite-lived intangible assets assigned to Travelport’s consumer travel businesses within discontinued operations exceeded their estimated fair values. Consequently, the Company also tested its other long-lived assets within Travelport’s consumer travel business for impairment. In connection with the impairment assessments performed, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $425 million within discontinued operations, of which $254 million reduced the value of goodwill and $171 million reduced the value of other intangible assets (including $120 million related to trademarks). This impairment resulted from a decline in future anticipated cash flows primarily generated by Travelport’s consumer travel businesses.

PROGRAM CASH

Program cash primarily represents amounts specifically designated to purchase assets under vehicle programs and/or to repay the related debt.

SELF-INSURANCE RESERVES

The Consolidated Balance Sheets include approximately $376 million and $422 million of liabilities with respect to self-insured public liability and property damage as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

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Such liabilities relate to additional liability insurance, personal effects protection insurance, public liability, property damage and personal accident insurance claims for which the Company is self insured. The current portion of such amounts is included within accounts payable and other current liabilities and the non-current portion is included in other non-current liabilities. The Company estimates the required liability for such claims on an undiscounted basis utilizing an actuarial method that is based upon various assumptions which include, but are not limited to, the Company’s historical loss experience and projected loss development factors. The required liability is also subject to adjustment in the future based upon the changes in claims experience, including changes in the number of incidents (frequency) and change in the ultimate cost per incident (severity).

In addition, at December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Consolidated Balance Sheets include liabilities of approximately $105 million and $140 million, respectively, relating to health and welfare, workers’ compensation and other benefits the Company provides to its employees. The Company estimates the liability required for such benefits based on actual claims outstanding and the estimated cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet date. These amounts are included within accounts payable and other current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

CHANGES IN ACCOUNTING POLICIES DURING 2006

Misstatements.  In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, “Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements” (“SAB No. 108”), which provides guidance on the consideration of the effects of prior year misstatements in quantifying current year misstatements for the purpose of a materiality assessment. The Company adopted the guidance of SAB No. 108 for the year ended December 31, 2006, which had no impact on the Company’s financial statements.

Pension Plans.  In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans” (“SFAS No. 158”). SFAS No. 158 requires an employer to recognize the over-funded or under-funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multi-employer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. SFAS No. 158 also requires an employer to measure the funded status of a plan as of the date of its year-end statement of financial position, with limited exceptions. The adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 158 in fourth quarter 2006 resulted in a pre-tax charge of $6 million ($4 million, after tax) recorded within stockholders’ equity.

Timeshare Transactions.  In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 152, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions,” in connection with the previous issuance of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ Statement of Position No. 04-2, “Accounting for Real Estate Time-Sharing Transactions” (“SOP 04-2”). SFAS No. 152 provides guidance on revenue recognition for timeshare transactions, accounting and presentation for the uncollectibility of timeshare contract receivables, accounting for costs of sales of vacation ownership interests and related costs, accounting for operations during holding periods, and other transactions associated with timeshare operations.

The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 152 effective January 1, 2006, as required, and recorded an after tax charge of $65 million ($0.64 per diluted share) during 2006 as a cumulative effect of an accounting change, which consists of a pre-tax charge of $105 million representing the deferral of revenue and costs associated with sales of vacation ownership interests that were recognized prior to January 1, 2006, the recognition of certain expenses that were previously deferred and an associated tax benefit of $40 million. There is no continuing impact associated with SFAS No. 152 due to the disposition of the Company's former timeshare business in connection with the spin-off of Wyndham.

Stock-Based Compensation.  On January 1, 2003, the Company adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” (“SFAS

 

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No. 123”) and the prospective transition method of SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure.” Accordingly, the Company has recorded stock-based compensation expense for all employee stock awards that were granted or modified subsequent to December 31, 2002.

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS No. 123R”), which eliminates the alternative to measure stock-based compensation awards using the intrinsic value approach permitted by APB Opinion No. 25 and by SFAS No. 123. The Company adopted SFAS No. 123R on January 1, 2006, as required, under the modified prospective application method. Because the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense for all outstanding employee stock awards prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the adoption of such standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations. However, the Company recorded an after tax credit of $1 million during 2006 as a cumulative effect of an accounting change, which represents the Company’s estimate of total future forfeitures of stock-based awards outstanding as of January 1, 2006 (see Note 18—Stock-Based Compensation for further information).

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Fair Value Measurements.  In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”) which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008, as required, and is currently evaluating the impact of such adoption on its financial statements.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes.  In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), which is an interpretation of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. For those benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company will adopt the provisions of FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007, as required, and anticipates recording an after tax charge to stockholders’ equity in the range of $30 million to $60 million. However, the Company has been indemnified by Realogy and Wyndham for substantially all of these tax related matters.

3. Discontinued Operations

Travelport.  On August 23, 2006, the Company completed the sale of Travelport, which comprises the Company’s former travel distribution services businesses for proceeds of approximately $4.1 billion, net of closing adjustments. The loss incurred on disposal of Travelport includes a $1.3 billion impairment charge reflecting the difference between Travelport’s carrying value and its estimated fair value and a tax charge related to asset basis differences resulting from the 2001 acquisition of a Travelport subsidiary. The loss is subject to revision related to customary post-closing purchase price adjustments.

Realogy and Wyndham.  On July 31, 2006, the Company completed the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham in tax-free distributions of one share each of Realogy and Wyndham common stock for every four and five shares, respectively, of Cendant Corporation common stock held on July 21, 2006. Costs incurred in connection with the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham are included within gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Marketing Services Division.  On October 17, 2005, the Company completed the sale of its Marketing Services division for approximately $1.8 billion. The purchase price consisted of approximately $1.7 billion of cash, net of closing adjustments, plus $125 million face value of newly issued preferred stock of Affinion and warrants to purchase up to 7.5% of the common equity of Affinion (see Note 2—Summary of Significant

 

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Accounting Policies for more detailed information on the preferred stock and warrants). The Company is obligated to distribute any proceeds from the sale of Affinion preferred stock and warrants to Realogy and Wyndham. During 2007, a portion of the Company’s preferred stock investment in Affinion was redeemed (see Note 25—Subsequent Event).

Wright Express.  On February 22, 2005, the Company completed the initial public offering of Wright Express for $964 million of cash. Additionally, the Company entered into a tax receivable agreement with Wright Express pursuant to which Wright Express is obligated to make payments to the Company over a 15 year term. The Company is obligated to distribute all such payments received from Wright Express to Realogy and Wyndham following the separation. Excluding amounts remitted to Realogy and Wyndham, the Company received $9 million in connection with this tax receivable agreement during 2006 and $15 million during 2005. Such amounts are recorded within gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

PHH.  On January 31, 2005, the Company completed the spin-off of PHH, which includes its former mortgage, fleet leasing and appraisal businesses. In connection with the spin-off, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $281 million and transaction costs of $4 million during first quarter 2005. There were no tax benefits recorded in connection with these charges, as such charges are not tax deductible.

Jackson Hewitt.  On June 25, 2004, the Company completed the initial public offering of Jackson Hewitt. In connection with the initial public offering, the Company received $772 million in cash.

 

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Summarized statement of operations data for discontinued operations are as follows:

Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

     Wright
Express(a)
    Marketing
Services
Division(b)
    Realogy(c)  

Net revenues

   $ —       $ —       $ 3,856  
                        

Income before income taxes

   $ —       $ —       $ 445  

Provision for income taxes

     —         —         172  
                        

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ —       $ —       $ 273  
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

   $ 9     $ (15 )   $ (76 )

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     3       27       (22 )
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 6     $ (42 )   $ (54 )
                        
     Wyndham(c)(d)     Travelport(c)     Total  

Net revenues

   $ 2,052     $ 1,859     $ 7,767  
                        

Income before income taxes

   $ 377     $ 170     $ 992  

Provision for income taxes

     288       54       514  
                        

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 89     $ 116     $ 478  
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

   $ (83 )   $ (1,464 )   $ (1,629 )

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (25 )     345       328  
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ (58 )   $ (1,809 )   $ (1,957 )
                        

(a) Gain on disposal includes payments received from Wright Express in connection with the tax receivable agreement discussed above.
(b) Represents payments in connection with a guarantee obligation made to the Company’s former Marketing Services division and a tax charge primarily related to state taxes prior to the date of disposition.
(c) Results are through the date of disposition.
(d) The provision for income taxes reflects a $158 million charge associated with separating the vacation ownership business from the Company in connection with the spin-off of Wyndham.

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

     Wright
Express(a)(b)
    PHH(a)(c)     Marketing
Services
Division(a)
    Realogy

Net revenues

   $ 29     $ 179     $ 1,066     $ 7,139
                              

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ (7 )   $ 1     $ 90     $ 1,065

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (3 )     25       37       414
                              

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ (4 )   $ (24 )   $ 53     $ 651
                              

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

   $ 585     $ (285 )   $ 1,146     $ —  

Provision for income taxes

     332       —         565       —  
                              

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 253     $ (285 )   $ 581     $ —  
                              
           Wyndham     Travelport(d)     Total

Net revenues

     $ 3,252     $ 2,400     $ 14,065
                        

Income (loss) before income taxes

     $ 643     $ (118 )   $ 1,674

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

       187       (74 )     586
                        

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     $ 456     $ (44 )   $ 1,088
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

     $ —       $ —       $ 1,446

Provision for income taxes

       —         —         897
                        

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     $ —       $ —       $ 549
                        

(a) Results are through the date of disposition.
(b) Gain on disposal includes payments received from Wright Express in connection with the tax receivable agreement discussed above.
(c) The provision for income taxes reflects a $24 million charge associated with separating the appraisal business from the Company in connection with the PHH spin-off.
(d) Results include a pretax impairment charge of $425 million. (See Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information.)

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

     Wright
Express
   PHH    Marketing
Services
Division(a)
   Realogy

Net revenues

   $ 188    $ 2,403    $ 1,484    $ 6,549
                           

Income before income taxes

   $ 82    $ 190    $ 317    $ 1,032

Provision for income taxes

     32      83      5      379
                           

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 50    $ 107    $ 312    $ 653
                           
     Wyndham    Travelport   

Jackson

Hewitt(b)

   Total

Net revenues

   $ 2,872    $ 1,748    $ 194    $ 15,438
                           

Income before income taxes

   $ 606    $ 330    $ 106    $ 2,663

Provision for income taxes

     217      83      42      841
                           

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 389    $ 247    $ 64    $ 1,822
                           

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

   $ —      $ —      $ 251    $ 251

Provision for income taxes

     —        —        53      53
                           

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ —      $ —      $ 198    $ 198
                           

(a) The provision for income taxes reflects the reversal of a valuation allowance of $121 million by TRL Group associated with federal and state deferred tax assets, partially offset by a $13 million cash payment the Company made to TRL Group in connection with the January 2004 transaction for the contract termination (see Note 24—TRL Group, Inc).
(b) Results are through the date of disposition.

Summarized balance sheet data for discontinued operations as of December 31, 2005 are as follows:

 

     Realogy    Wyndham    Travelport(a)    Total

Assets of discontinued operations:

           

Current assets

   $ 330    $ 917    $ 676    $ 1,923

Property and equipment, net

     321      422      533      1,276

Goodwill

     3,163      2,638      4,088      9,889

Other assets

     1,647      4,133      1,644      7,424
                           

Total assets of discontinued operations

   $ 5,461    $ 8,110    $ 6,941    $ 20,512
                           

Liabilities of discontinued operations:

           

Current liabilities

   $ 656    $ 940    $ 860    $ 2,456

Other liabilities

     809      3,266      732      4,807
                           

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

   $ 1,465    $ 4,206    $ 1,592    $ 7,263
                           

(a) Current liabilities include $350 million under the Company’s former $2.0 billion revolving credit facility, as Travelport was the primary obligor for such borrowings.

 

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4. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”):

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2006     2005     2004

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (451 )   $ (11 )   $ 71

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     478       1,088       1,822

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1,957 )     549       198

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (64 )     (8 )     —  
                      

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 1,618     $ 2,091
                      

Basic weighted average shares outstanding(a)

     100.6       104.0       103.1

Stock options, warrants and restricted stock units(b)

     —         —         3.1

Convertible debt(c)

     —         —         0.2
                      

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding(a)

     100.6       104.0       106.4
                      

Earnings per share:

      

Basic

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (4.48 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.69

Income from discontinued operations

     4.75       10.47       17.68

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

     (19.46 )     5.27       1.92

Cumulative effect of accounting changes

     (0.63 )     (0.08 )     —  
                      

Net income (loss)

   $ (19.82 )   $ 15.56     $ 20.29
                      

Diluted

      

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (4.48 )   $ (0.10 )   $ 0.67

Income from discontinued operations

     4.75       10.47       17.13

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

     (19.46 )     5.27       1.86

Cumulative effect of accounting changes

     (0.63 )     (0.08 )     —  
                      

Net income (loss)

   $ (19.82 )   $ 15.56     $ 19.66
                      

(a) Because the Company incurred a loss from continuing operations in 2006 and 2005, outstanding stock options, restricted stock units and stock warrants are anti-dilutive. Accordingly, basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding are equal for such periods.
(b) For 2004, excludes restricted stock units for which performance based vesting criteria have not been achieved.
(c) The 2004 balance reflects the dilutive impact of the Company’s zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes prior to conversion on February 13, 2004 into shares of Avis Budget common stock, the impact of which is reflected within basic weighted average shares outstanding from the conversion date forward (2 million shares in 2004).

The following table summarizes the Company’s outstanding common stock equivalents that were anti-dilutive and therefore excluded from the computation of diluted EPS:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
     2006    2005    2004

Options(a)

   11.0    12.9    2.3

Warrants(b)

   0.2    0.2    —  

Upper DECS(c)

   —      —      2.4

(a) Represents all outstanding stock options for 2006 and 2005. The weighted average exercise price for anti-dilutive options at December 31, 2004 was $44.61.
(b) Represents all outstanding warrants for 2006 and 2005, for which the weighted average exercise price is $21.31.

 

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(c) Represents the shares that were issuable under the forward purchase contract component of the Company’s Upper DECS securities prior to the settlement of such securities on August 17, 2004, at which time the Company issued 3.8 million shares of Avis Budget common stock. The impact of this share issuance is included in basic EPS from the settlement date forward (1.4 million shares in 2004, due to a partial year impact). However, diluted EPS does not reflect any shares that were issuable prior to August 17, 2004, as the Upper DECS were anti-dilutive during such periods (since the appreciation price was greater than the average price of Avis Budget common stock).

5. Acquisitions

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations were recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the respective acquisition dates based upon their estimated fair values at such dates. The results of operations of businesses acquired by the Company have been included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations since their respective dates of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed was allocated to goodwill. In certain circumstances, the allocations of the excess purchase price are based upon preliminary estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, the allocations may be subject to revision when the Company receives final information, including appraisals and other analyses. Any revisions to the fair values, will be recorded by the Company as further adjustments to the purchase price allocations.

During 2006, the Company acquired 19 vehicle rental licensees for $20 million in cash, resulting in trademark intangible assets of $17 million. During 2005, the Company acquired 23 vehicle rental licensees for $206 million in cash, resulting in trademark intangible assets of $88 million and goodwill of $6 million, none of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. During 2004, the Company acquired 29 vehicle rental licensees for $60 million in cash, resulting in goodwill of $33 million, all of which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes, and trademark intangible assets of $13 million. These acquisitions, which relate primarily to the Company’s International Car Rental segment, were not significant individually or in the aggregate to the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

6. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of:

 

     As of December 31, 2006    As of December 31, 2005
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Carrying
Amount

Amortized Intangible Assets

                 

Franchise agreements(a)

   $ 75    $ 16    $ 59    $ 76    $ 14    $ 62

Customer lists(b)

     19      6      13      20      6      14

Other(c)

     2      1      1      2      1      1
                                         
   $ 96    $ 23    $ 73    $ 98    $ 21    $ 77
                                         

Unamortized Intangible Assets

                 

Goodwill

   $ 2,193          $ 2,188      
                         

Trademarks(d)

   $ 666          $ 654      
                         

(a) Primarily amortized over a period ranging from 2 to 40 years.
(b) Primarily amortized over 20 years.
(c) Primarily amortized over a period ranging from 6 to 20 years.
(d) Comprised of various tradenames (including the Avis and Budget tradenames) that the Company has acquired and which distinguish the Company’s consumer services. These tradenames are expected to generate future cash flows for an indefinite period of time.

 

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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during 2006 are as follows:

 

     Balance at
January 1,
2006
  

Adjustments
to Goodwill
Acquired
during

2005

    Balance at
December 31,
2006

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 1,354    $ 1 (a)   $ 1,355

International Car Rental

     591      4 (a)     595

Truck Rental

     243      —         243
                     

Total Company

   $ 2,188    $ 5     $ 2,193
                     

(a) Primarily relates to tax adjustments on the acquisition of Budget licensees.

Amortization expense relating to all intangible assets was as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,
         2006            2005            2004    

Franchise agreements

   $ 2    $ 2    $ 3

Customer lists

     1      2      1
                    

Total

   $ 3    $ 4    $ 4
                    

Based on the Company’s amortizable intangible assets as of December 31, 2006, the Company expects related amortization expense to approximate $3 million for each of the five succeeding fiscal years.

7. Vehicle Rental Activities

The components of vehicles, net within assets under vehicle programs are as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
         2006             2005      

Rental vehicles

   $ 7,738     $ 8,247  

Vehicles held for sale

     304       165  
                
     8,042       8,412  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (993 )     (903 )
                
   $ 7,049     $ 7,509  
                

The components of vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net are summarized below:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2006            2005             2004      

Depreciation expense

   $ 1,362    $ 1,191     $ 941  

Lease charges

     54      69       58  

Gain on sales of vehicles, net

     —        (22 )     (11 )
                       
   $ 1,416    $ 1,238     $ 988  
                       

During 2006, vehicle interest, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations excludes $101 million of interest expense related to $1,875 million of fixed and floating rate borrowings of the Company’s Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC subsidiary, the parent company of the companies that comprise the Company’s vehicle rental operations. Such interest is recorded within interest related to corporate debt, net on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

 

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8. Franchising Activities

Franchising revenues, which are recorded within other revenues on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations, amounted to $37 million, $39 million and $43 million during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The number of Company-owned and franchised outlets in operation (excluding independent commissioned dealer locations for the Budget truck rental business and Avis and Budget locations operated under an arrangement with Avis Europe Holdings, Limited, an independent third party) is as follows:

 

     As of December 31,
     2006    2005    2004

Company-owned

        

Avis brand

   1,268    1,186    1,074

Budget brand

   951    902    822

Franchised

        

Avis brand

   847    849    851

Budget brand

   1,218    1,221    1,345

In connection with ongoing fees the Company receives from its franchisees pursuant to the franchise agreements, the Company is required to provide certain services, such as training, marketing and the operation of reservation systems.

9. Restructuring Charges

During fourth quarter 2006, the Company recorded $10 million of restructuring charges, of which $8 million was incurred in connection with current restructuring initiatives within the Company’s Truck Rental and Domestic Car Rental operations and $2 million represents a revision to an estimated charge recorded in connection with restructuring actions undertaken in first quarter 2005.

2006 Restructuring

During fourth quarter 2006, the Company committed to various strategic initiatives targeted principally at reducing costs, enhancing organizational efficiency and consolidating and rationalizing existing processes and facilities within its Budget Truck Rental and Domestic Car Rental operations. The more significant areas of cost reduction include the closure of the Budget Truck Rental headquarters and other facilities and reductions in staff. In connection with these initiatives, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $8 million in 2006 with an additional $2 million to be recorded in 2007, for a total of $10 million, substantially all of which is anticipated to be cash. The 2007 charge of $2 million will be incurred by the Company’s Truck Rental segment and represents various personnel related costs.

The initial recognition of the restructuring charge and the corresponding utilization from inception are summarized by category as follows:

 

     Personnel
Related(a)
   Facility
Related(b)
    Total  

Initial charge

   $ 4    $ 4     $ 8  

Cash payments

     —        (1 )     (1 )
                       

Balance at December 31, 2006

   $ 4    $ 3     $ 7  
                       

(a) The initial charge primarily represents severance benefits resulting from reductions in staff. The Company formally communicated the termination of employment to approximately 180 employees, representing a wide range of employee groups. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had terminated approximately 25 of these employees.
(b) The initial charge principally represents costs incurred in connection with facility closures and lease obligations resulting from the closure of the Truck Rental headquarters, consolidation of Truck Rental operations and the closure of other facilities within the Company’s Domestic Car Rental operations.

 

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Total restructuring charges are recorded as follows:

 

     Costs
Incurred
   Cash
Payments
    Liability
as of
December 31,
2006

Truck Rental

   $ 6    $ (1 )   $ 5

Domestic Car Rental

     2      —         2
                     
   $ 8    $ (1 )   $ 7
                     

2005 Restructuring

During first quarter 2005, the Company recorded $26 million of restructuring charges as a result of activities undertaken following the PHH spin-off and the initial public offering of Wright Express. The restructuring activities were targeted principally at reducing costs, enhancing organizational efficiency and consolidating and rationalizing existing processes and facilities. The more significant areas of cost reduction included the closure of a call center and field locations of the Company’s Truck Rental business and reductions in staff within the Company’s corporate functions. The initial charge recorded in the Company’s Corporate and Other, Truck Rental and Domestic Car Rental segments amounted to $19 million, $5 million and $2 million, respectively. During fourth quarter 2006, the Company recorded a $2 million charge representing a revision to its original estimate of costs to exit a lease in connection with the closure of a truck rental facility in first quarter 2005. The remaining liability relating to these actions was $3 million at December 31, 2006 and primarily relates to obligations under terminated leases.

10. Income Taxes

The benefit from income taxes consists of the following:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2006             2005             2004      

Current

      

Federal

   $ (47 )   $ 79     $ 141  

State

     21       15       (8 )

Foreign

     —         25       27  
                        
     (26 )     119       160  
                        

Deferred

      

Federal

     (250 )     (149 )     (246 )

State

     21       (34 )     23  

Foreign

     29       13       (1 )
                        
     (200 )     (170 )     (224 )
                        

Benefit from income taxes

   $ (226 )   $ (51 )   $ (64 )
                        

Pretax income (loss) for domestic and foreign operations consists of the following:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
         2006             2005             2004      

Domestic

   $ (756 )   $ (135 )   $ (64 )

Foreign

     79       73       71  
                        

Pretax income (loss)

   $ (677 )   $ (62 )   $ 7  
                        

 

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Current and non-current deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:

 

     As of December 31,  
         2006             2005      

Current deferred income tax assets:

    

Litigation settlement and related liabilities

   $ —       $ 41  

Net operating loss carryforwards

     —         138  

State net operating loss carryforwards

     —         11  

Accrued liabilities and deferred income

     48       179  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     6       9  

Acquisition and integration-related liabilities

     3       42  

Other

     1       6  
                

Current deferred income tax assets

     58       426  
                

Current deferred income tax liabilities:

    

Prepaid expenses

     51       51  
                

Current deferred income tax liabilities

     51       51  
                

Current net deferred income tax asset

   $ 7     $ 375  
                

Non-current deferred income tax assets:

    

Net operating loss carryforwards

   $ 30     $ 2  

Foreign net operating loss carryforwards

     20       28  

State net operating loss carryforwards

     113       60  

Alternate minimum tax credit carryforward

     102       132  

Acquisition and integration-related liabilities

     24       —    

Accrued liabilities and deferred income

     178       206  

Other

     —         38  

Valuation allowance(*)

     (81 )     (59 )
                

Non-current deferred income tax assets

     386       407  
                

Non-current deferred income tax liabilities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     160       147  
                

Non-current deferred income tax liabilities

     160       147  
                

Non-current net deferred income tax asset

   $ 226     $ 260  
                

(*) The valuation allowance of $81 million at December 31, 2006 relates to state net operating loss carryforwards and certain state deferred tax assets of $75 million and $6 million, respectively. The valuation allowance will be reduced when and if the Company determines that the related deferred income tax assets are more likely than not to be realized. If determined to be realizable, approximately $4 million of the valuation allowance for state net operating loss carryforwards would reduce goodwill.

Net deferred income tax liabilities related to vehicle programs are comprised of the following:

 

      As of December 31,
          2006            2005    

Depreciation and amortization

   $ 1,205    $ 1,130

Other

     1      9
             

Net deferred income tax liabilities under vehicle programs

   $ 1,206    $ 1,139
             

As of December 31, 2006, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $87 million, which primarily expire in 2024. No provision has been made for U.S. federal deferred income taxes

 

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on approximately $273 million of accumulated and undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2006, since it is the present intention of management to reinvest the undistributed earnings indefinitely in those foreign operations. The determination of the amount of unrecognized U.S. federal deferred income tax liability for unremitted earnings is not practicable.

In December 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. FAS 109-2, “Accounting and Disclosure Guidance for the Foreign Earnings Repatriation Provision within the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004.” The American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, which became effective October 22, 2004, provides a one-time dividends received deduction on the repatriation of certain foreign earnings to a U.S. taxpayer, provided certain criteria are met. The Company has applied the provisions of this act to qualifying earnings repatriations through December 31, 2005. In December 2005, the Company repatriated $350 million of unremitted earnings, resulting in income tax expense of approximately $28 million, which is reflected within discontinued operations.

The Company’s effective income tax rate for continuing operations differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows:

 

     As of December 31,  
         2006             2005             2004      

Federal statutory rate

   35.0 %   35.0 %   35.0 %

State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits

   2.1     36.9     89.0  

Changes in valuation allowances

   (4.3 )   (18.4 )   45.3  

Taxes on foreign operations at rates different than U.S. federal statutory rates

   (0.2 )   (2.8 )   (26.5 )

Taxes on repatriated foreign income, net of tax credits

   (0.1 )   1.9     (28.4 )

Resolution of prior years’ examination issues

   3.5     29.8     (1,153.1 )

Nondeductible expenses

   (0.8 )   (20.3 )   156.2  

Other

   (1.8 )   20.2     (31.8 )
                  
   33.4 %   82.3 %   (914.3 )%
                  

The Company is subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s worldwide provision for income taxes and recording the related assets and liabilities. In the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. The Company is regularly under audit by tax authorities. Accruals for tax contingencies are provided for in accordance with the requirements of SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies.”

Pursuant to the Tax Sharing Agreement and Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Company is indemnified for all non-Avis Budget Car Rental tax contingencies. The company believes that its accruals for tax liabilities, including the indemnified liabilities outlined in the Tax Sharing and Separation and Distribution Agreements, are adequate for all remaining open years, based on its assessment of many factors, including past experience and interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter.

The Company and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) have settled the IRS examination for the Company’s taxable years 1998 through 2002. The Company was adequately reserved for this audit cycle and has reflected the results of that examination in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements. The IRS has begun to examine the Company's taxable years 2003 through 2006. Although the Company believes there is appropriate support for the positions taken on its tax returns, the Company has recorded liabilities representing the best estimates of the probable loss on certain positions. The Company believes that the accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open years, based on assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter. Although the Company believes the recorded assets and liabilities are reasonable, tax regulations are subject to interpretation and tax litigation is inherently uncertain; therefore, the Company’s assessments can involve both a series of complex judgments about future

 

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events and rely heavily on estimates and assumptions. While the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions supporting the assessments are reasonable, the final determination of tax audits and any other related litigation could be materially different than that which is reflected in historical income tax provisions and recorded assets and liabilities.

The results of an audit or litigation related to these matters include a range of potential outcomes, which may involve material amounts. However, as discussed above, the Company has been indemnified for these matters by Realogy and Wyndham and therefore, does not expect such resolution to have a significant impact on its earnings, financial position or cash flows.

11. Other Current Assets

Other current assets consisted of:

 

     As of December 31,
         2006            2005    

Receivables from Realogy(a)

   $ 572    $ —  

Receivables from Wyndham(a)

     393      —  

Prepaid expenses

     144      172

Other

     155      62
             
   $ 1,264    $ 234
             

(a) Represents amounts due for services performed under the Transition Services Agreement and for certain contingent, income tax and other corporate liabilities assumed by Realogy and Wyndham in connection with the separation. These amounts are due from Realogy and Wyndham on demand upon the Company’s settlement of the related liability. At December 31, 2006, there are corresponding liabilities recorded within accounts payable and other current liabilities (see Note 13—Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities).

12. Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consisted of:

 

     As of December 31,  
         2006             2005      

Land

   $ 50     $ 50  

Buildings and leasehold improvements

     337       286  

Capitalized software

     238       272  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

     138       105  

Buses and support vehicles

     68       74  

Projects in process

     89       109  
                
     920       896  

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (434 )     (380 )
                
   $ 486     $ 516  
                

Depreciation and amortization expense relating to property and equipment during 2006, 2005 and 2004 was $102 million, $112 million and $111 million, respectively (including $36 million, $36 million and $27 million, respectively, of amortization expense relating to capitalized computer software).

 

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13. Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities

Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of:

 

     As of December 31,
         2006            2005    

Income taxes payable

   $ 520    $ 776

Accrued payroll and related

     244      279

Accounts payable

     223      152

Accrued disposition costs

     152      145

Public liability and property damage insurance liabilities(a)

     116      125

Accrued legal settlements

     71      313

Other

     529      497
             
   $ 1,855    $ 2,287
             

(a) The non-current liability related to public liability and property damage insurance was $260 million and $297 million at December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

 

14. Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements

Long-term debt consisted of:

 

          As of December 31,  
    

Maturity
Date

  
            2006            2005      

Corporate debt:

        

6 7/8% notes(a)

   —      $ —      $ 850  

4.89% notes(a)

   —        —        100  

6 1/4% notes(a)

   —        —        798  

6 1/4% notes(a)

   —        —        349  

7 3/8% notes(a)

   —        —        1,192  

7 1/8% notes(a)

   —        —        250  

Revolver borrowings(b)

   —        —        7  

Net hedging losses(c)

        —        (47 )
                  
        —        3,499  

Avis Budget Car Rental corporate debt:

        

Floating rate term loan(d)

   April 2012      838      —    

Floating rate notes(d)

   May 2014      250      —    

7 5/8% notes(d)

   May 2014      375      —    

7 3/4% notes(d)

   May 2016      375      —    
                  
        1,838      —    

Other

        4      9  
                  

Total long-term debt

        1,842      3,508  

Less: Current portion

        29      975  
                  

Long-term debt

      $ 1,813    $ 2,533  
                  

(a) In connection with the separation, the Company repaid these notes during third quarter 2006 (see below for further information).
(b) Outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2005 do not include $350 million of borrowings for which the Company’s former Travelport subsidiary was the primary obligor. This amount is included within liabilities of discontinued operations on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2005.

 

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(c) As of December 31, 2005, the balance represents $153 million of net mark-to-market adjustments on current interest rate hedges, partially offset by $106 million of net gains resulting from the termination of interest rate hedges. The Company repaid all of the outstanding debt associated with these derivatives and retired all such derivatives during third quarter 2006.
(d) In connection with the execution of the Company’s separation plan, Avis Budget Car Rental borrowed $1,875 million in April 2006, which consisted of (i) $1 billion of unsecured fixed and floating rate notes and (ii) an $875 million secured floating rate term loan under a credit facility.

CORPORATE DEBT

In connection with the execution of its separation plan, during July 2006, the Company completed a tender offer for $2.6 billion of its corporate debt by redeeming approximately $2.5 billion aggregate principal amount of its 6 1/4% notes due in January 2008 and March 2010, 7 3/8% notes due in January 2013 and 7 1/8% notes due in March 2015 for cash of approximately $2.9 billion, including accrued interest. The Company redeemed the remaining portion of such corporate debt in third quarter 2006. In connection with such debt extinguishment, the Company recorded a pretax charge of $313 million during 2006. The Company also repaid an aggregate principal amount of $950 million due in August 2006 under the 6 7/8% and 4.89% notes during 2006.

On May 10, 2004, the Company’s then outstanding 6 3/4% senior notes that formed a part of the Upper DECS, a hybrid instrument previously issued by the Company that consisted of both equity linked and debt securities, were successfully remarketed and the interest rate was reset to 4.89%. Each Upper DECS consisted of both a senior note and a forward purchase contract to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock. In connection with such remarketing, during 2004, the Company purchased and retired $763 million of the senior notes for $778 million in cash and recorded a loss of $18 million on the early extinguishment. The forward purchase contract was settled on August 17, 2004 (see Note 17—Stockholders’ Equity for more information on the forward purchase contract).

AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL CORPORATE DEBT

Floating Rate Term Loan

The Company’s floating rate term loan was entered into in April 2006, has a six year term and bears interest at three month LIBOR plus 125 basis points. Quarterly installment payments are required for the first five and three quarter years with the remaining amount repayable in full at the end of the term. During 2006, the Company repaid $37 million of outstanding principal under the floating rate term loan.

Floating Rate Notes

The Company’s floating rate notes were issued in April 2006 at 100% of their face value for aggregate proceeds of $250 million. The interest rate on these notes is equal to three month LIBOR plus 250 basis points. The Company has the right to redeem these notes in whole or in part at any time prior to May 15, 2008 at the applicable make-whole redemption price and, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 15, 2008, at the applicable scheduled redemption price, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. These notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness.

7 5/8% and 7 3/4% Notes

The Company’s 7 5/8% and 7 3/4% notes were issued in April 2006 at 100% of their face value for aggregate proceeds of $750 million. The Company has the right to redeem the 7 5/8% and 7 3/4% notes in whole or in part at any time prior to May 15, 2010 and May 15, 2011, respectively, at the applicable make-whole redemption price and, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 15, 2010 and May 15, 2011, respectively, at the applicable

 

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scheduled redemption price, plus in each case, accrued and unpaid interest through the redemption date. These notes are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness.

DEBT MATURITIES

The following table provides contractual maturities of the Company’s corporate debt at December 31, 2006:

 

Year

   Amount

2007

   $ 29

2008

     9

2009

     9

2010

     9

2011

     9

Thereafter

     1,777
      
   $ 1,842
      

COMMITTED CREDIT FACILITIES AND AVAILABLE FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS

At December 31, 2006, the committed credit facilities available to the Company and/or its subsidiaries at the corporate or Avis Budget Car Rental level were as follows:

 

     Total
Capacity
   Outstanding
Borrowings
   Letters of
Credit Issued
   Available
Capacity

$1.5 billion revolving credit facility(a)

   $ 1,500    $ —      $ 284    $ 1,216

Letter of credit facility(b)

     303      —        295      8

(a) This secured revolving credit facility was entered into by Avis Budget Car Rental in April 2006, has a five year term and currently bears interest at one month LIBOR plus 125 basis points.
(b) Final maturity date is July 2010.

DEBT COVENANTS

The Company’s debt agreements contain restrictive covenants, including restrictions on dividends paid to the Company by certain of its subsidiaries, the incurrence of indebtedness by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries, mergers, liquidations, and sale and leaseback transactions. The credit facility also requires the maintenance of certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 2006, the Company is not aware of any instances of non-compliance with such financial or restrictive covenants.

15. Debt Under Vehicle Programs and Borrowing Arrangements

Debt under vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP, LLC (“Avis Budget Rental Car Funding”)) consisted of:

 

     As of December 31,
         2006            2005    

Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding

   $ 4,511    $ 6,957

Budget Truck Financing:

     

HFS Truck Funding program

     —        149

Budget Truck Funding program

     135      —  

Capital leases

     257      370

Other

     367      433
             
   $ 5,270    $ 7,909
             

 

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Avis Budget Rental Car Funding.  Avis Budget Rental Car Funding, an unconsolidated bankruptcy remote qualifying special purpose limited liability company, issues private placement notes and uses the proceeds from such issuances to make loans to a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, AESOP Leasing LP (“AESOP Leasing”) on a continuing basis. AESOP Leasing is required to use these proceeds to acquire or finance the acquisition of vehicles used in the Company’s rental car operations. As a result, AESOP Leasing’s obligation to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is reflected as related party debt on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005. The Company also recorded an asset within assets under vehicle programs on its Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2006 and 2005, which represents the equity issued to the Company by Avis Budget Rental Car Funding. The vehicles purchased by AESOP Leasing remain on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as AESOP Leasing is consolidated by the Company. Such vehicles and related assets, which approximate $6.6 billion at December 31, 2006, collateralize the debt issued by Avis Budget Rental Car Funding and are not available to pay the obligations of the Company.

The business activities of Avis Budget Rental Car Funding are limited primarily to issuing indebtedness and using the proceeds thereof to make loans to AESOP Leasing for the purpose of acquiring or financing the acquisition of vehicles to be leased to the Company’s rental car subsidiary and pledging its assets to secure the indebtedness. Because Avis Budget Rental Car Funding is not consolidated by the Company, its results of operations and cash flows are not reflected within the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Borrowings under the Avis Budget Rental Car Funding program primarily represent floating rate term notes with a weighted average interest rate of 5%, 4% and 3% for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Truck financing.  Budget Truck financing consists of debt outstanding under the HFS Truck Funding program, the Budget Truck Funding program and capital leases. The Budget Truck Funding program is a debt facility established by the Company to finance the acquisition of the Budget truck rental fleet. The borrowings under the Budget Truck Funding program are collateralized by $136 million of corresponding assets and are floating rate term loans with a weighted average interest rate of 5% in 2006. The HFS Truck Funding program’s floating rate term notes had a weighted average interest rate of 4% and 2% in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company terminated the HFS Truck Funding program in November 2006, at which time remaining obligations thereunder were repaid. The Company has also obtained a portion of its truck rental fleet under capital lease arrangements for which there are corresponding gross assets of $381 million and $434 million with accumulated amortization of $129 million and $70 million classified within vehicles, net on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Interest paid as part of capital lease obligations was $20 million and $14 million during 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Other.  Borrowings under the Company’s other vehicle rental programs represent amounts issued under financing facilities that provide for the issuance of notes to support the acquisition of vehicles used in the Company’s international vehicle rental operations. The debt issued is collateralized by $726 million of vehicles and related assets and primarily represents floating rate bank loans and commercial paper for which the weighted average interest rate was 5%, 4% and 3% for 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

The following table provides the contractual maturities of the Company’s debt under vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding) at December 31, 2006:

 

     Vehicle-
Backed
Debt
   Capital
Leases
   Total

2007

   $ 796    $ 95    $ 891

2008

     1,728      122      1,850

2009

     550      40      590

2010

     1,036      —        1,036

2011

     600      —        600

Thereafter

     303      —        303
                    
   $ 5,013    $ 257    $ 5,270
                    

 

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COMMITTED CREDIT FACILITIES AND AVAILABLE FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS

As of December 31, 2006, available funding under the Company’s vehicle programs (including related party debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding) consisted of:

 

     Total
Capacity(a)
   Outstanding
Borrowings
   Available
Capacity

Debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding

   $ 6,286    $ 4,511    $ 1,775

Budget Truck financing:

        

Budget Truck Funding program

     200      135      65

Capital leases

     257      257      —  

Other

     1,104      367      737
                    
   $ 7,847    $ 5,270    $ 2,577
                    

(a) Capacity is subject to maintaining sufficient assets to collateralize debt.

DEBT COVENANTS

Debt agreements under the Company’s vehicle-backed funding programs contain restrictive covenants, including restrictions on dividends paid to the Company by certain of its subsidiaries and indebtedness of material subsidiaries, mergers, limitations on liens, liquidations, and sale and leaseback transactions, and also require the maintenance of certain financial ratios. As of December 31, 2006, the Company is not aware of any instances of non-compliance with such financial or restrictive covenants.

16. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Commitments

The Company is committed to making rental payments under noncancelable operating leases covering various facilities and equipment. Future minimum lease payments required under noncancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2006 are as follows:

 

Year

   Amount

2007

   $ 393

2008

     302

2009

     208

2010

     147

2011

     102

Thereafter

     635
      
   $ 1,787
      

Other than those within the Company’s vehicle rental program, for which the future minimum lease payments have been reflected in Note 15—Debt Under Vehicle Programs and Borrowing Arrangements, commitments under capital leases are not significant. During 2006, 2005 and 2004, the Company incurred total rental expense of $561 million, $491 million and $454 million, respectively, inclusive of contingent rental expense of $142 million, $138 million and $97 million in 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively, principally based on car rental volume. Included within the Company’s total rental expense for 2006, 2005 and 2004 are concession fees paid by the Company in connection with agreements with various airport authorities that allow the Company to conduct its car rental operations on-site. In general, concession fees for airport locations are based on a percentage of total commissionable revenue (as determined by each airport authority), subject to minimum annual guaranteed amounts. Such fees, which amounted to $235 million, $211 million and $215 million during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, are included within operating, net on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

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Commitments to Purchase Vehicles

The Company maintains agreements with vehicle manufacturers which require the Company to purchase approximately $8.0 billion of vehicles from these manufacturers over the next two years (approximately $4.7 billion and $3.3 billion during 2007 and 2008, respectively). These commitments are subject to the vehicle manufacturers’ satisfying their obligations under the repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements. The Company purchases the majority of its rental vehicles from a small number of vehicle manufacturers and its primary suppliers for the Avis and Budget brands are General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company, respectively. The purchase of such vehicles is financed through the issuance of debt under vehicle programs in addition to cash received upon the sale of vehicles primarily under repurchase and guaranteed depreciation programs.

Other Purchase Commitments

In the normal course of business, the Company makes various commitments to purchase goods or services from specific suppliers, including those related to capital expenditures. None of the purchase commitments made by the Company as of December 31, 2006 (aggregating approximately $31 million) was individually significant. These purchase obligations extend through 2007.

Contingencies

The Company is involved in litigation asserting claims associated with accounting irregularities discovered in 1998 at former CUC business units outside of the principal common stockholder class action litigation. While the Company has an accrued liability of approximately $30 million recorded on its Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2006 for these claims based upon its best estimates, it does not believe that it is feasible to predict or determine the final outcome or resolution of any unresolved proceedings. Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, Realogy and Wyndham have assumed all liabilities related to this litigation, as described below.

In connection with the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham, the Company entered into the Separation Agreement pursuant to which Realogy assumed 62.5% and Wyndham assumed 37.5% of certain contingent and other corporate liabilities of the Company or its subsidiaries, which are not primarily related to any of the respective businesses of Realogy, Wyndham, Travelport and/or the Company’s vehicle rental operations, in each case incurred or allegedly incurred on or prior to the separation of Travelport from the Company (“Assumed Liabilities”). Realogy is entitled to receive 62.5% and Wyndham is entitled to receive 37.5% of the proceeds (or, in certain cases, a portion thereof) from certain contingent corporate assets of the Company, which are not primarily related to any of the respective businesses of Realogy, Wyndham, Travelport and/or the Company’s vehicle rental operations, arising or accrued on or prior to the separation of Travelport from the Company (“Assumed Assets”). Additionally, if Realogy or Wyndham were to default on its payment of costs or expenses to the Company related to any Assumed Liability, the Company would be responsible for 50% of the defaulting party’s obligation. In such event, the Company would be allowed to use the defaulting party’s share of the proceeds of any Assumed Assets as a right of offset. Realogy and Wyndham have also agreed to guarantee each other’s as well as the Company’s obligation under each entity’s deferred compensation plans for amounts deferred in respect of 2005 and earlier years.

The Company does not believe that the impact of any unresolved proceedings constituting an Assumed Liability related to the CUC accounting irregularities should result in a material liability to the Company in relation to its consolidated financial position or liquidity, as Realogy and Wyndham each have agreed to assume responsibility for these liabilities as well as other liabilities related to the Company’s litigation that is not related to its vehicle rental operations, as discussed and further described above. Such litigation assumed by Realogy and Wyndham includes litigation which was retained by the Company in connection with the sale of its former Marketing Services division and a dispute regarding expenses related to a settled breach of contract claim.

 

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In addition to the matters discussed above, the Company is also involved in claims, legal proceedings and governmental inquiries related to its vehicle rental operations, including contract disputes, business practices, intellectual property, environmental issues and other commercial, employment and tax matters, including breach of contract claims by licensees. The Company believes that it has adequately accrued for such matters as appropriate or, for matters not requiring accrual, believes that they will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial position or cash flows based on information currently available. However, litigation is inherently unpredictable and, although the Company believes that its accruals are adequate and/or that it has valid defenses in these matters, unfavorable resolutions could occur, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in a particular reporting period. During February 2006, the Company settled a litigation matter with respect to claims made by the purchaser of a business sold by Avis prior to the Company’s acquisition of Avis in 2001. The amount awarded for the settlement had been fully reserved for in connection with the acquisition. The cash outflow of $95 million associated with such settlement is recorded within the net assets acquired and acquisition-related payments line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

Standard Guarantees/Indemnifications

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into numerous agreements that contain standard guarantees and indemnities whereby the Company indemnifies another party for breaches of representations and warranties. In addition, many of these parties are also indemnified against any third party claim resulting from the transaction that is contemplated in the underlying agreement. Such guarantees or indemnifications are granted under various agreements, including those governing (i) purchases, sales or outsourcing of assets or businesses, (ii) leases of real estate, (iii) licensing of trademarks, (iv) access to credit facilities and use of derivatives and (v) issuances of debt or equity securities. The guarantees or indemnifications issued are for the benefit of the (i) buyers in sale agreements and sellers in purchase agreements, (ii) landlords in lease contracts, (iii) franchisees in licensing agreements, (iv) financial institutions in credit facility arrangements and derivative contracts, and (v) underwriters in debt or equity security issuances. While some of these guarantees extend only for the duration of the underlying agreement, many survive the expiration of the term of the agreement or extend into perpetuity (unless subject to a legal statute of limitations). There are no specific limitations on the maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under these guarantees, nor is the Company able to develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments to be made under these guarantees as the triggering events are not subject to predictability. With respect to certain of the aforementioned guarantees, such as indemnifications of landlords against third party claims for the use of real estate property leased by the Company, the Company maintains insurance coverage that mitigates any potential payments to be made.

Other Guarantees

The Company has provided certain guarantees to subsidiaries of Realogy, Wyndham and Travelport which, as previously discussed, were disposed during third quarter 2006. These guarantees relate primarily to various real estate and product operating leases. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company may be required to make under the guarantees relating to the various real estate and product perating leases is estimated to be approximately $440 million. At December 31, 2006, the liability recorded by the Company in connection with these guarantees was $7 million. To the extent that the Company would be required to perform under any of these guarantees, Realogy and Wyndham have agreed to indemnify the Company.

The Company has provided certain guarantees to subsidiaries of PHH, which, as previously discussed, was spun-off during first quarter 2005. These guarantees relate primarily to various real estate and product operating leases. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company may be required to make under the guarantees relating to the various real estate and product operating leases is estimated to be approximately $25 million. At December 31, 2006, the liability recorded by the Company in connection with these guarantees was $1 million. To the extent that the Company would be required to perform under any of these guarantees, PHH has agreed to indemnify the Company.

 

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In connection with the Company’s disposition of its Marketing Services division (“MSD”), the Company agreed to provide certain indemnifications related to, among other things, litigation matters related to various suits brought against MSD by individual consumers and state regulatory authorities seeking monetary and/or injunctive relief regarding the marketing of certain membership programs and inquiries from state regulatory authorities related to such programs. Such indemnification entitles the purchaser to reimbursement for a portion of the actual losses suffered by it in regards to such matters. In addition, pursuant to a number of post-closing commercial arrangements entered into between certain of the Company’s subsidiaries and MSD, the Company also agreed to provide a minimum number of call transfers to certain MSD subsidiaries, as well as retaining pre-existing guarantee obligations for certain real estate operating lease obligations on behalf of certain MSD subsidiaries. The Company established a liability for the estimated fair value of these guarantees in the amount of approximately $100 million on the sale date, which reduced the gain on the transaction recorded within discontinued operations. The maximum potential amount of future payments to be made under these guarantees is approximately $340 million excluding one litigation matter for which there is no limitation to the maximum potential amount of future payments.

Realogy and Wyndham have agreed to assume responsibility for the Company’s liabilities relating to PHH and the former Marketing Services division.

17. Stockholders’ Equity

Dividend Payments

On July 31, 2006, the Company distributed all of the common stock of Realogy and Wyndham to its stockholders and recorded a resulting $7.0 billion reduction to stockholders’ equity. The dividend of Realogy and Wyndham is subject to further revision due to various factors, including the resolution of contingent and other liabilities for which the Company is indemnified by Realogy and Wyndham. During 2006, the Company paid cash dividends of $113 million ($1.10 per share in first quarter). During 2005, the Company paid cash dividends of $423 million ($0.90 per share in first and second quarters and $1.10 per share in third and fourth quarters). During 2004, the Company paid cash dividends of $333 million ($0.70 per share in first and second quarters and $0.90 per share in third and fourth quarters). Such per share dividend amounts have been adjusted for the 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, which became effective September 5, 2006.

Share Repurchases

During 2006, the Company used $221 million of available cash and $22 million of proceeds primarily received in connection with option exercises to repurchase $243 million of common stock under its former common stock repurchase program. During 2005, the Company used $1.1 billion of available cash and $289 million of proceeds primarily received in connection with option exercises to repurchase approximately $1.3 billion of common stock under its former common stock repurchase program. During 2004, the Company used $756 million of available cash and $567 million of proceeds primarily received in connection with option exercises to repurchase approximately $1.3 billion of common stock under its former common stock repurchase program.

Share Issuances

During first quarter 2004, the Company announced its intention to redeem its $430 million then-outstanding zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes for cash. As a result, holders had the right to convert their notes into shares of Cendant common stock. Virtually all holders elected to convert their notes. Accordingly, the Company issued approximately 2.2 million shares in exchange for approximately $430 million in notes (carrying value) during February 2004. The Company used the cash that otherwise would have been used to redeem these notes to repurchase shares in the open market.

 

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On August 17, 2004, the forward purchase contracts that formed a portion of the Company’s Upper DECS securities settled pursuant to the terms of such contracts. Accordingly, the Company issued approximately 3.8 million shares in exchange for $863 million in cash and recorded an increase of $863 million to stockholders’ equity.

3 7/8% Convertible Senior Debentures Call Spread Options

During 2004, the Company redeemed its former 3 7/8% convertible senior debentures for cash. However, holders could have elected to convert each $1,000 par value debenture into 4.2 shares of Cendant common stock (3.3 million shares in the aggregate). In order to offset a portion of the dilution that would have occurred if the holders elected to convert their debentures, the Company purchased call spread options on April 30, 2004 covering 1.6 million of the 3.3 million shares issuable upon conversion. The call spread options, which expired unexercised in fourth quarter 2004, and which cost $23 million, were accounted for as a capital transaction and included as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:

 

     Currency
Translation
Adjustments(*)
    Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges
    Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Available-for-
Sale Securities
    Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 

Balance, January 1, 2004

   $ 224     $ (3 )   $ 46     $ (58 )   $ 209  

Current period change

     84       23       (30 )     (12 )     65  
                                        

Balance, December 31, 2004

     308       20       16       (70 )     274  

Effect of PHH spin-off

     (12 )     (5 )     (1 )     7       (11 )

Current period change

     (219 )     28       (15 )     (17 )     (223 )
                                        

Balance, December 31, 2005

     77       43       —         (80 )     40  

Effect of dispositions

     (223 )     —         —         46       (177 )

Current period change

     213       (13 )     —         5       205  
                                        

Balance, December 31, 2006

   $ 67     $ 30     $ —       $ (29 )   $ 68  
                                        

(*) Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries having non-U.S.-dollar functional currencies are translated at exchange rates at the Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during the periods presented. The gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars, net of hedging gains or losses and taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains or losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

All components of accumulated other comprehensive income are net of tax except currency translation adjustments, which exclude income taxes related to indefinite investments in foreign subsidiaries.

18. Stock-Based Compensation

The Company may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares and restricted stock units (“RSUs”) to its employees, including directors and officers of the Company and its affiliates. Beginning in 2003, the Company changed the method by which it provides stock-based compensation to its employees by significantly reducing the number of stock options granted and instead, issuing RSUs as a form of compensation. Additionally, in 2006, the Company began to issue stock settled stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) to certain executives. The Company is authorized to grant up to 33 million shares of its common stock under its active stock plans and at December 31, 2006, approximately 13 million shares were available for future grants under the terms of these plans. The Company may settle employee stock option exercises with treasury shares. The Company issues shares related to vested RSUs from treasury shares.

 

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Stock Options

Following the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham, all previously outstanding time and performance vesting and time vesting stock options vested and converted into stock options of Avis Budget, Realogy and Wyndham. Although no stock options were granted during 2006, the Company may grant stock options that vest based on performance and/or time vesting criteria. The predetermined performance criteria determine the number of options that will ultimately vest and are based on growth in earnings before taxes and certain revenue metrics over varying periods of three to four years.

The annual activity of the Company’s common stock option plans consisted of (in thousands of shares):

 

     2006    2005     2004
     Number
of
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price(e)
   Number
of
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price(e)
    Number
of
Options
    Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price(e)

Balance at beginning of year

   12,890     $ 27.12    15,071     $ 26.73     18,823     $ 25.80

Granted at fair market value(a)

   —         —      100       30.55     318       34.66

Granted in connection with PHH spin-off(b)

   —         —      627       ( *)   —         —  

Exercised(c)

   (576 )     15.69    (2,380 )     17.01     (3,787 )     21.90

Forfeited

   (1,277 )     31.36    (528 )     30.32     (283 )     28.98
                         

Balance at end of year(d)

   11,037     $ 27.22    12,890     $ 27.12     15,071     $ 26.73
                         

(*) Not meaningful.
(a) Reflects the maximum number of options assuming achievement of all performance and time vesting criteria.
(b) As a result of the spin-off of PHH, the Company granted incremental options and reduced the exercise price of each stock option.
(c) Stock options exercised during 2006, 2005 and 2004 had intrinsic value of $23 million, $223 million and $335 million, respectively.
(d) As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s outstanding “in-the-money” stock options had aggregate intrinsic value of $20 million. Aggregate unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options was zero as of December 31, 2006.
(e) As a result of the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham on July 31, 2006, the exercise price of each option was adjusted downward by a proportionate value. Such amounts were then revised to reflect the one-for-ten reverse stock split, which became effective on September 5, 2006.

The table below summarizes information regarding the Company’s outstanding and exercisable stock options as of December 31, 2006 (in thousands of shares):

 

     Outstanding and Exercisable Options(*)

Range of

Exercise Prices

  

Number
of

Options

   Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price

Less than $20.00

   2,984    5.2    $ 14.92

$20.01 to $25.00

   308    5.2      22.04

$25.01 to $30.00

   4,549    2.5      27.33

$30.01 to $35.00

   1,581    2.3      32.19

$35.01 and above

   1,615    1.0      45.80
                
   11,037    3.4      27.22
                

(*) All outstanding stock options vested in connection with the completion of the separation.

 

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The weighted-average grant-date fair value of common stock options granted during 2005 and 2004 was $5.89 and $6.90, respectively. The fair values of these stock options are estimated on the dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for common stock options granted in 2005 and 2004:

 

         2005             2004      

Dividend yield

   1.7 %   1.5 %

Expected volatility

   30.0 %   30.0 %

Risk-free interest rate

   3.8 %   4.0 %

Expected holding period (years)

   5.5     5.5  

Restricted Stock Units

RSUs currently granted by the Company entitle the employee to receive one share of Avis Budget common stock upon vesting, which occurs ratably over a four-year period for the majority of currently outstanding RSUs. The Company also employs performance and time vesting criteria for RSU grants made to certain of the Company’s executives. The predetermined performance criteria determine the number of RSUs that will ultimately vest and are based on growth in earnings before taxes and certain revenue metrics over varying periods of three to four years. The number of performance-based RSUs that will ultimately vest may range from 0% to 100% of the target award. The annual activity related to the Company’s RSU plan consisted of (in thousands of shares):

 

     2006     2005     2004  
     Number of
RSUs(*)
    Number of
RSUs(*)
    Number of
RSUs(*)
 

Balance at beginning of year

   2,299     1,618     647  

Granted at fair market value(a)

   1,799     1,402     1,255  

Granted in connection with PHH spin-off(b)

   —       77     —    

Vested(c)

   (1,129 )   (341 )   (153 )

Canceled(c)

   (1,195 )   (457 )   (131 )
                  

Balance at end of year(d)

   1,774     2,299     1,618  
                  

(*) Weighted average grant date prices are not meaningful due to the impact of the separation on the weighted average grant price of RSUs. The weighted average grant price of RSUs granted subsequent to the spin-offs of Realogy and Wyndham and those outstanding at December 31, 2006 is $24.33.
(a) Reflects the maximum number of RSUs assuming achievement of all performance and time vesting criteria.
(b) As a result of the spin-off of PHH, the closing price of Cendant common stock was adjusted downward on January 31, 2005. In order to provide an equitable adjustment to holders of its RSUs, the Company granted incremental RSUs to achieve a balance of 1.0477 RSUs outstanding subsequent to the spin-off for each RSU outstanding prior to the spin-off.
(c) As a result of the Company’s separation, approximately 1.2 million RSUs were cancelled during third quarter 2006. Also, as a result of the Company’s separation, approximately 1.1 million RSUs vested and converted into shares of Avis Budget common stock, Realogy common stock and Wyndham common stock.
(d) As of December 31, 2006, the Company’s outstanding RSUs had aggregate intrinsic value of $38 million and unrecognized compensation expense of $37 million, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting period of the respective award.

Stock Appreciation Rights

SARs are settled in Company stock, have a seven-year term, and vest ratably over a four-year period or after three years, with no graded vesting prior thereto. The Company’s policy is to grant SARs with exercise prices at then-current fair market value. At December 31, 2006, the Company had approximately 0.5 million SARs

 

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outstanding with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $9.05. The fair value of these SARs is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for SARs granted during 2006: dividend yield–0%; expected volatility–32.9%; risk-free interest rate–4.9% and holding period–4.9 years.

Compensation Expense

The Company records compensation expense for all outstanding employee stock awards. The Company’s policy is to record compensation expense related to the issuance of stock options and SARs to its employees on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award and based on the estimated number of stock options or SARs the Company believes it will ultimately provide. The Company records amortization expense of the deferred compensation related to RSUs on a straight-line basis over the remaining vesting periods of the respective RSUs and based on the estimated performance goals the Company believes it will ultimately achieve. Currently, all stock-based compensation expense associated with time and performance based awards is predicated on achievement of established performance targets.

The Company recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense of $93 million, $25 million and $13 million ($57 million, $15 million and $8 million, after tax) during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, related to employee stock awards that were granted or modified by the Company. The expense recorded in 2006 includes a pretax charge of $79 million primarily related to the accelerated vesting of previously outstanding RSUs and equitable adjustments related to previously outstanding stock options, as a result of the separation of the Company in third quarter 2006. The expense recorded in 2005 includes $5 million related to the accelerated vesting of restricted stock units of individuals terminated in connection with the Company’s 2005 restructuring initiatives (see Note 9—Restructuring Charges). Such pretax stock-based compensation expense is recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations except amounts incurred in connection with the 2006 accelerated vesting of RSUs and stock options related to the Company’s separation (which are recorded within the separation costs line item) and the 2005 restructuring-related charge (which is recorded in the restructuring charges line item).

The Company also recorded pretax stock-based compensation expense of $134 million, $54 million and $35 million ($83 million, $33 million and $22 million, after tax) during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, within discontinued operations. The expense recorded in 2006 includes a pretax charge of $104 million, primarily related to the accelerated vesting of previously outstanding RSUs and equitable adjustments related to previously outstanding stock options, as a result of the separation of the Company.

The effect on net income and earnings per share for 2004 if the Company had applied the fair value based method to all employee stock awards granted (including those granted prior to January 1, 2003 for which the Company has not recorded compensation expense) is as follows:

 

Reported net income

   $ 2,091  

Add back: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported
net income, net of tax

     29  

Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of tax

     (31 )
        

Pro forma net income

   $ 2,089  
        

 

Earnings per share:

  

Reported

  

Basic

   $ 20.29

Diluted

     19.66

Pro forma

  

Basic

   $ 20.27

Diluted

     19.64

 

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As of January 1, 2005, the Company recorded compensation expense for all outstanding employee stock awards; accordingly, pro forma information is not presented subsequent to December 31, 2004.

19. Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Contribution Savings Plans

The Company sponsors several defined contribution savings plans that provide certain eligible employees of the Company an opportunity to accumulate funds for retirement. The Company matches the contributions of participating employees on the basis specified by the plans. The Company’s cost for contributions to these plans was $23 million, $20 million and $25 million during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The Company sponsors domestic non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain eligible employees and contributory defined benefit pension plans in certain foreign subsidiaries with participation in the plans at the employees’ option. Under both the domestic and foreign plans, benefits are based on an employee’s years of credited service and a percentage of final average compensation. However, the majority of such plans are frozen and no longer accruing benefits.

As discussed in Note 2-Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company adopted SFAS No. 158 as of December 31, 2006. As a result of the adoption of the provisions of SFAS No. 158, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $6 million ($4 million, after tax) within stockholders’ equity and a $6 million reduction in pension assets.

The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:

 

     For the Year Ended December 31,  
         2006             2005             2004      

Service cost

   $ 2     $ 2     $ —    

Interest cost

     13       9       5  

Expected return on plan assets

     (14 )     (11 )     (7 )

Amortization of unrecognized amounts

     5       4       2  
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 6     $ 4     $ —    
                        

The Company uses a measurement date of December 31 for its pension plans. The funded status of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:

 

Change in Benefit Obligation

       2006             2005      

Benefit obligation at end of prior year

   $ 176     $ 160  

Service cost

     2       2  

Interest cost

     11       9  

Plan amendments

     1       —    

Actuarial loss

     10       11  

Net benefits paid

     (7 )     (6 )
                

Benefit obligation at end of current year

     193       176  

 

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Change in Plan Assets

       2006             2005      

Fair value of assets at end of prior year

   $ 144     $ 139  

Actual return on plan assets

     13       6  

Employer contributions

     6       5  

Net benefits paid

     (7 )     (6 )
                

Fair value of assets at end of current year

   $ 156     $ 144  
                

Funded status at end of year

   $ (37 )   $ (32 )
          

Unrecognized prior service cost

       4  

Unrecognized net transition obligation(a)

       (2 )

Unrecognized actuarial loss

       46  
          

Prepaid pension cost

       16  

Additional liability(a)

       (45 )
          

Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

     $ (29 )
          

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:

    

Prepaid pension cost

   $ —       $ 16  

Other assets

     —         4  

Pension liabilities

     (37 )     (8 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss(b)

     —         (41 )
                

Net amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets

   $ (37 )   $ (29 )
                

(a) Disclosure is not applicable as a result of SFAS No. 158.
(b) Does not include charges related to discontinued operations at December 31, 2005.

The following assumptions, calculated on a weighted-average basis, were used to determine pension obligations and pension costs for the principal plans in which the Company’s employees participated:

 

     For the Year Ended
December 31,
 
         2006             2005             2004      

Discount rate:

      

Net periodic benefit cost

   5.50 %   5.75 %   6.00 %

Benefit obligation

   5.75 %   5.50 %   6.00 %

Long-term rate of return on plan assets

   8.25 %   8.25 %   8.50 %

To select a discount rate for its defined benefit pension plans, the Company uses a modeling process that involves matching the expected cash outflows of such plan, to a yield curve constructed from a portfolio of AA rated fixed-income debt instruments. The Company uses the average yield of this hypothetical portfolio as a discount rate benchmark.

The Company’s expected rate of return on plan assets of 8.25% is a long term rate based on historic plan asset returns over varying long term periods combined with current market conditions and broad asset mix considerations. The expected rate of return is a long term assumption and generally does not change annually.

As of December 31, 2006 substantially all of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans had a projected benefit obligation in excess of the fair value of plan assets. The Company expects to contribute approximately $8 million to these plans in 2007.

The Company’s pension plan assets were $156 million and $144 million as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. The Company’s plan assets are managed by independent investment advisors with the objective of

 

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maximizing returns with a prudent level of risk. The Company’s plan assets, which consist principally of equity and fixed income securities of U.S. and foreign issuers, were as follows at December 31, 2006.

 

Asset Category

      

Equity

   62 %

Fixed Income

   35 %

Real Estate

   3 %

The Company estimates that future benefit payments from plan assets will be $8 million, $8 million, $8 million, $9 million, $9 million and $54 million for 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2011 to 2016, respectively.

20. Financial Instruments

Risk Management

Following is a description of the Company’s risk management policies.

Foreign Currency Risk. The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to manage its exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates associated with its foreign currency denominated receivables and forecasted royalties, forecasted earnings of foreign subsidiaries and forecasted foreign currency denominated acquisitions. The Company primarily hedges its foreign currency exposure to the British pound, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar. The majority of forward contracts utilized by the Company do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133. The fluctuations in the value of these forward contracts do, however, largely offset the impact of changes in the value of the underlying risk that they are intended to economically hedge. Forward contracts that are used to hedge certain forecasted third party receipts and disbursements up to 12 months are designated and do qualify as cash flow hedges. The amount of gains or losses reclassified from other comprehensive income to earnings resulting from ineffectiveness or from excluding a component of the forward contracts’ gain or loss from the effectiveness calculation for cash flow hedges during 2006, 2005 and 2004 was not material, nor is the amount of gains or losses the Company expects to reclassify from other comprehensive income to earnings over the next 12 months.

Interest Rate Risk. The Company uses various hedging strategies including interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges to create an appropriate mix of fixed and floating rate assets and liabilities. In connection with such cash flow hedges, the Company recorded a net loss of $7 million during 2006 to other comprehensive income. In connection with its previously outstanding corporate debt, which was repaid in third quarter 2006, the derivative instruments used in these hedging strategies included swaps and instruments with purchased option features designated as either fair value hedges or freestanding derivatives. The fair value hedges were perfectly effective resulting in no net impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations during 2006, 2005 and 2004, except to create the accrual of interest expense at variable rates. During 2006 and 2004 the freestanding derivatives had a nominal impact on the Company’s results of operations. In 2005, these derivatives resulted in $12 million of expenses to the Company’s consolidated results of operations. Through 2004, the Company terminated certain of its fair value hedges and amortized resulting net gains over the lives of the formerly hedged items as a component of interest expense. During 2006, the Company repaid all outstanding debt associated with such terminated hedges and at such time recognized related unamortized gains as a component of the early extinguishment of debt line item on the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. During 2005 and 2004, the Company recorded $32 million and $33 million, respectively, of such amortization.

The derivatives used to manage the risk associated with the Company’s floating rate debt include freestanding derivatives and derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, which had maturities ranging from April 2007 to July 2012. In connection with such cash flow hedges, the Company recorded net gains (losses) of $(5) million, $39 million and $31 million during 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively, to other comprehensive income. Such amounts include gains (losses) related to the Company’s continuing operations of $(5) million for 2006 and

 

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$27 million for 2005 and 2004. The after-tax amount of gains or losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to earnings resulting from ineffectiveness or from excluding a component of the derivatives’ gain or loss from the effectiveness calculation for cash flow hedges for 2006 and 2005 was not material to the Company’s results of operations. In 2004, the Company terminated certain derivatives associated with its vehicle-backed debt and reclassified $12 million of gains ($8 million, net of tax) from accumulated other comprehensive income to income. The Company estimates that $32 million of pretax gains deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income will be recognized in earnings in 2007, which is expected to be offset in earnings by the impact of the hedged items. In 2006 and 2005, the Company recorded a gain of $5 million and $1 million, respectively, related to freestanding derivatives. During 2004, such freestanding derivatives had a nominal impact on the Company’s results of operations.

Commodity Risk. The Company is also exposed to changes in commodity prices, which consist primarily of unleaded gasoline. In fourth quarter 2006, the Company purchased derivative commodity instruments to manage the risk of changes in unleaded gasoline prices. These instruments are designated as freestanding derivatives and had a nominal impact on the Company’s results of operations in 2006.

Credit Risk and Exposure. The Company is exposed to counterparty credit risks in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to various agreements and sales transactions. The Company manages such risk by evaluating the financial position and creditworthiness of such counterparties and by requiring collateral in certain instances in which financing is provided. The Company mitigates counterparty credit risk associated with its derivative contracts by monitoring the amount for which it is at risk with each counterparty to such contracts, periodically evaluating counterparty creditworthiness and financial position, and where possible, dispersing its risk among multiple counterparties.

There were no significant concentrations of credit risk with any individual counterparties or groups of counterparties at December 31, 2006 or 2005 other than (i) risks related to the Company’s repurchase and guaranteed depreciation agreements with General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company with respect to program cars that were sold and returned to the car manufacturers but for which the Company has not yet received payment (see Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies) and (ii) receivables from Realogy and Wyndham related to certain contingent, income tax and other corporate liabilities assumed by Realogy and Wyndham in connection with the separation.

Concentrations of credit risk associated with trade receivables are considered minimal due to the Company’s diverse customer base. Bad debts have been minimal historically. The Company does not normally require collateral or other security to support credit sales.

Fair Value

The fair value of financial instruments is generally determined by reference to market values resulting from trading on a national securities exchange or in an over-the-counter market. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is based on estimates using present value or other valuation techniques, as appropriate. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, program cash and accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.

 

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The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of all other financial instruments at December 31, are as follows:

 

     2006     2005  
     Carrying
Amount
    Estimated
Fair
Value
    Carrying
Amount
    Estimated
Fair
Value
 

Assets

        

Investments in Affinion

   $ 98     $ 139     $ 86     $ 86  

Corporate debt and Avis Budget Car Rental Corporate debt

        

Current portion of long-term debt

     29       29       975       984  

Long-term debt

     1,813       1,775       2,533       2,718  

Interest rate swaps(*)

     —         —         (153 )     (153 )

Debt under vehicle programs

        

Vehicle-backed debt due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding

     4,511       4,505       6,957       6,931  

Vehicle-backed debt

     744       739       931       931  

Interest rate swaps and other derivatives(*)

     (15 )     (15 )     (21 )     (21 )

Derivatives(*)

     (7 )     (7 )     (14 )     (14 )

(*) Derivative instruments in gain (loss) positions.

21. Segment Information

The reportable segments presented below represent the Company’s operating segments for which separate financial information is available and is utilized on a regular basis by its chief operating decision maker to assess performance and to allocate resources. In identifying its reportable segments, the Company also considers the nature of services provided by its operating segments. Management evaluates the operating results of each of its reportable segments based upon revenue and “EBITDA,” which is defined as income from continuing operations before non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization, non-vehicle interest and income taxes. The Company’s presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures used by other companies.

Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

     Domestic
Car Rental
   International
Car Rental
   Truck
Rental
  

Corporate

and Other(c)

    Total  

Net revenues(a)

   $ 4,395    $ 761    $ 472    $ 61     $ 5,689  

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     1,145      178      93      —         1,416  

Vehicle interest, net

     272      22      26      —         320  

EBITDA

     214      111      45      (393 )     (23 )

Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization

     78      6      2      19       105  

Segment assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs

     3,096      919      314      1,242       5,571  

Assets under vehicle programs

     6,400      798      502      —         7,700  

Capital expenditures

     63      18      2      12       95  

 

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Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

     Domestic
Car Rental
   International
Car Rental
   Truck
Rental
   Corporate
and Other(c)
    Total

Net revenues(a)

   $ 4,109    $ 661    $ 546    $ 84     $ 5,400

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     1,022      144      72      —         1,238

Vehicle interest, net

     271      13      25      —         309

EBITDA

     225      111      103      (213 )     226

Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization

     73      5      2      36       116

Segment assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs(b)

     2,993      876      318      1,294       5,481

Assets under vehicle programs

     7,217      771      512      —         8,500

Capital expenditures

     75      11      2      58       146

Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

     Domestic
Car Rental
   International
Car Rental
   Truck
Rental
  

Corporate

and Other(c)

    Total

Net revenues(a)

   $ 3,658    $ 534    $ 517    $ 111     $ 4,820

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     848      100      40      —         988

Vehicle interest, net

     219      8      17      —         244

EBITDA

     265      97      105      (76 )     391

Non-vehicle depreciation and amortization

     65      4      4      42       115

Capital expenditures

     71      11      2      37       121

(a) Inter-segment net revenues were not significant to the net revenues of any one segment.
(b) Excludes assets of discontinued operations.
(c) Includes the results of operations of the Company’s non-strategic businesses, unallocated corporate overhead and the elimination of transactions between segments.

Provided below is a reconciliation of EBITDA to income (loss) before income taxes.

 

     Year Ended December 31,
         2006             2005             2004    

EBITDA

   $ (23 )   $ 226     $ 391

Less: Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     105       116       115

 Interest expense related to corporate debt, net

     236       172       251

 Early extinguishment of debt

     313       —         18
                      

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ (677 )   $ (62 )   $ 7
                      

The geographic segment information provided below is classified based on the geographic location of the Company’s subsidiaries.

 

     United
States
   All Other
Countries
   Total

2006

        

Net revenues

   $ 4,928    $ 761    $ 5,689

Segment assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs*

     4,652      919      5,571

Assets under vehicle programs

     6,902      798      7,700

Net property and equipment

     442      44      486

 

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     United
States
   All Other
Countries
   Total

2005

        

Net revenues

   $ 4,739    $ 661    $ 5,400

Segment assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs*

     4,605      876      5,481

Assets under vehicle programs

     7,729      771      8,500

Net property and equipment

     483      33      516

2004

        

Net revenues

   $ 4,286    $ 534    $ 4,820

(*) Excludes assets of discontinued operations.

22. Selected Quarterly Financial Data—(unaudited)

Provided below are selected unaudited quarterly financial data for 2006 and 2005.

The underlying diluted per share information is calculated from the weighted average common and common stock equivalents outstanding during each quarter, which may fluctuate based on quarterly income levels, market prices and share repurchases. Therefore, the sum of the quarters’ per share information may not equal the total year amounts presented on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

     2006(a)  
     First     Second(b)     Third     Fourth  

Net revenues

        

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 1,044     $ 1,132     $ 1,190     $ 1,029  

International Car Rental

     174       178       222       187  

Truck Rental

     101       129       141       101  

Corporate and Other

     18       15       13       15  
                                
   $ 1,337     $ 1,454     $ 1,566     $ 1,332  
                                

EBITDA

        

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 31     $ 74     $ 57     $ 52  

International Car Rental

     23       19       44       25  

Truck Rental

     1       18       20       6  

Corporate and Other

     (66 )     (96 )     (194 )     (37 )
                                
     (11 )     15       (73 )     46  

Less: Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     27       28       25       25  

 Interest expense related to corporate debt, net

     60       97       363       29  
                                

Loss before income taxes

   $ (98 )   $ (110 )   $ (461 )   $ (8 )
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (66 )   $ (64 )   $ (325 )   $ 4  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     215       317       (54 )     —    

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     (15 )     (1,307 )     (634 )     (1 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     (64 )     —         —         —    
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 70     $ (1,054 )   $ (1,013 )   $ 3  
                                

 

F-48


     2006(a)  
     First     Second(b)     Third     Fourth  

Per share information:

        

Basic

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (0.66 )   $ (0.64 )   $ (3.23 )   $ 0.04  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     2.14       3.17       (0.54 )     -  

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     (0.15 )     (13.05 )     (6.30 )     (0.02 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     (0.63 )     —         —         —    
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.70     $ (10.52 )   $ (10.07 )   $ 0.02  
                                

Weighted average shares

     100.6       100.1       100.6       101.1  

Diluted

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ (0.66 )   $ (0.64 )   $ (3.23 )   $ 0.04  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     2.14       3.17       (0.54 )     -  

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     (0.15 )     (13.05 )     (6.30 )     (0.02 )

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     (0.63 )     —         —         —    
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 0.70     $ (10.52 )   $ (10.07 )   $ 0.02  
                                

Weighted average shares

     100.6       100.1       100.6       101.6  

Avis Budget common stock market prices:

        

High

   $ 23.36     $ 23.71     $ 24.40     $ 22.62  

Low

   $ 20.29     $ 20.45     $ 17.30     $ 18.59  

(a) EBITDA for first, second, third and fourth quarter 2006 includes $25 million, $31 million, $167 million and $38 million, respectively, of separation costs.
(b) Loss on disposal of discontinued operations reflects the correction of an error related to the impairment charge on the disposal of Travelport. The effect of the correction was to recognize an additional loss of $300 million on the sale of Travelport in second quarter 2006, with a corresponding decrease in the amount recognized thereafter.

 

     2005  
     First (a)     Second     Third     Fourth (b)  

Net revenues

        

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 914     $ 1,017     $ 1,169     $ 1,009  

International Car Rental

     148       149       192       172  

Truck Rental

     104       146       169       127  

Corporate and Other

     29       21       17       17  
                                
   $ 1,195     $ 1,333     $ 1,547     $ 1,325  
                                

EBITDA

        

Domestic Car Rental

   $ 45     $ 75     $ 91     $ 14  

International Car Rental

     27       20       41       23  

Truck Rental

     (6 )     33       41       35  

Corporate and Other

     (47 )     (49 )     (73 )     (44 )
                                
     19       79       100       28  

Less: Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     28       28       31       29  

 Interest expense related to corporate debt, net

     (20 )     65       61       66  
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes

   $ 11     $ (14 )   $ 8     $ (67 )
                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 5     $ (10 )   $ 3     $ (9 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     231       393       493       (29 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     (41 )     4       3       583  

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     —         —         —         (8 )
                                

Net income

   $ 195     $ 387     $ 499     $ 537  
                                

 

F-49


     2005  
     First (a)     Second     Third    Fourth (b)  

Per share information:

         

Basic

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.05     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.03    $ (0.09 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     2.18       3.75       4.76      (0.29 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

     (0.38 )     0.03       0.02      5.72  

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     —         —         —        (0.08 )
                               

Net income

   $ 1.85     $ 3.69     $ 4.81      5.26  
                               

Weighted average shares

     105.3       105.0       103.7      101.9  

Diluted

         

Income (loss) from continuing operations

   $ 0.05     $ (0.09 )   $ 0.03    $ (0.09 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     2.13       3.75       4.67      (0.29 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations

     (0.37 )     0.03       0.02      5.72  

Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax

     —         —         —        (0.08 )
                               

Net income

   $ 1.81     $ 3.69     $ 4.72    $ 5.26  
                               

Weighted average shares

     107.9       105.0       105.7      101.9  

Avis Budget common stock market prices:

         

High

   $ 30.57     $ 29.77     $ 29.93    $ 27.33  

Low

   $ 27.05     $ 25.51     $ 26.14    $ 21.96  

(a) Interest expense related to corporate debt, net includes a credit resulting from the reversal of $73 million of accrued interest associated with the resolution of amounts due under a litigation settlement reached in 1999.
(b) EBITDA includes $15 million of separation costs.

23. Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Consolidating Financial Statements

The following consolidating financial information presents Consolidating Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 and Consolidating Statements of Operations and Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2006 for: (i) Avis Budget Group, Inc. (the “Parent”); (ii) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and Avis Budget Finance, Inc. (the “Subsidiary Issuers”); (iii) the guarantor subsidiaries; (iv) the non-guarantor subsidiaries; (v) elimination entries necessary to consolidate the Parent with the Subsidiary Issuers, the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries; and (vi) the Company on a consolidated basis. Subsidiary Issuers, guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries are 100% owned by the Parent, either directly or indirectly. The guarantees are full and unconditional and the guarantees are joint and several.

Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method of accounting for purposes of the consolidating presentation. The principal elimination entries relate to investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. For purposes of the accompanying Consolidating Statements of Operations, certain expenses incurred by the Subsidiary Issuers are allocated to the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries. The results from operations, as well as assets and liabilities, of discontinued operations are included in the non-guarantor subsidiaries column through the dates of disposition. Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax within the parent column includes the equity in earnings from discontinued operations and gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations.

 

F-50


Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

     Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total  

Revenues

            

Vehicle rental

   $ —       $ —       $ 3,972     $ 547     $ —       $ 4,519  

Other

     39       —         805       2,057       (1,731 )     1,170  
                                                

Net revenues

     39       —         4,777       2,604       (1,731 )     5,689  

Expenses

            

Operating

     2       —         2,469       416       —         2,887  

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     —         —         1,248       1,519       (1,351 )     1,416  

Selling, general, and administrative

     191       —         554       88       (15 )     818  

Vehicle interest, net

     —         —         305       311       (296 )     320  

Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     9       —         81       15       —         105  

Interest expense related to corporate debt, net:

            

Interest expense

     176       101       (27 )     (1 )     (13 )     236  

Intercompany interest expense (income)

     —         (101 )     101       —         —         —    

Early extinguishment of debt

     313       —         —         —         —         313  

Separation costs

     238       19       4       —         —         261  

Restructuring charges

     —         —         10       —         —         10  
                                                

Total expenses

     929       19       4,745       2,348       (1,675 )     6,366  
                                                

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (890 )     (19 )     32       256       (56 )     (677 )

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (338 )     (7 )     48       61       10       (226 )

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     101       182       198       —         (481 )     —    
                                                

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (451 )     170       182       195       (547 )     (451 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (1,479 )     —         —         478       (478 )     (1,479 )
                                                

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting changes

     (1,930 )     170       182       673       (1,025 )     (1,930 )

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (64 )     —         —         (65 )     65       (64 )
                                                

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,994 )   $ 170     $ 182     $ 608     $ (960 )   $ (1,994 )
                                                

 

F-51


For the Year Ended December 31, 2005

 

     Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Total  

Revenues

             

Vehicle rental

   $ —       $ —       $ 3,824     $ 478    $ —       $ 4,302  

Other

     63       —         746       1,925      (1,636 )     1,098  
                                               

Net revenues

     63       —         4,570       2,403      (1,636 )     5,400  

Expenses

             

Operating

     7       —         2,340       383      (1 )     2,729  

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     —         —         1,096       1,498      (1,356 )     1,238  

Selling, general, and administrative

     182       —         547       93      35       857  

Vehicle interest, net

     —         —         300       255      (246 )     309  

Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     17       —         75       24      —         116  

Interest expense related to corporate debt, net:

             

Interest expense

     197       —         (17 )     1      (9 )     172  

Separation costs

     15       —         —         —        —         15  

Restructuring charges

     19       —         7       —        —         26  
                                               

Total expenses

     437       —         4,348       2,254      (1,577 )     5,462  
                                               

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (374 )     —         222       149      (59 )     (62 )

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (188 )     —         80       42      15       (51 )

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     175       261       119       —        (555 )     —    
                                               

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     (11 )     261       261       107      (629 )     (11 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     1,637       —         —         1,088      (1,088 )     1,637  
                                               

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting changes

     1,626       261       261       1,195      (1,717 )     1,626  

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     (8 )     (8 )     (8 )     —        16       (8 )
                                               

Net income (loss)

   $ 1,618     $ 253     $ 253     $ 1,195    $ (1,701 )   $ 1,618  
                                               

 

F-52


For the Year Ended December 31, 2004

 

     Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total  

Revenues

              

Vehicle rental

   $ —       $ —      $ 3,467    $ 393     $ —       $ 3,860  

Other

     81       —        617      1,609       (1,347 )     960  
                                              

Net revenues

     81       —        4,084      2,002       (1,347 )     4,820  

Expenses

              

Operating

     (13 )     —        2,101      325       —         2,413  

Vehicle depreciation and lease charges, net

     —         —        887      1,229       (1,128 )     988  

Selling, general, and administrative

     53       —        544      66       121       784  

Vehicle interest, net

     —         —        238      167       (161 )     244  

Non-vehicle related depreciation and amortization

     25       —        69      21       —         115  

Interest expense related to corporate debt, net:

              

Interest expense

     240       —        24      (16 )     3       251  

Early extinguishment of debt

     18       —        —        —         —         18  
                                              

Total expenses

     323       —        3,863      1,792       (1,165 )     4,813  
                                              

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (242 )     —        221      210       (182 )     7  

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     (207 )     —        87      49       7       (64 )

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     106       295      161      —         (562 )     —    
                                              

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     71       295      295      161       (751 )     71  

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     2,020       —        —        1,822       (1,822 )     2,020  
                                              

Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting changes

     2,091       295      295      1,983       (2,573 )     2,091  

Cumulative effect of accounting changes, net of tax

     —         —        —        —         —         —    
                                              

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,091     $ 295    $ 295    $ 1,983     $ (2,573 )   $ 2,091  
                                              

 

F-53


Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets

As of December 31, 2006

 

     Parent    Subsidiary
Issuers
   Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total

Assets

              

Current assets:

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 35    $ 75    $ 29     $ 33     $ —       $ 172

Receivables, net

     2      54      217       90       —         363

Deferred income taxes

     5      —        10       7       (15 )     7

Other current assets

     1,070      49      84       62       (1 )     1,264
                                            

Total current assets

     1,112      178      340       192       (16 )     1,806

Property and equipment, net

     —        115      326       45       —         486

Deferred income taxes

     41      153      —         68       (36 )     226

Goodwill

     —        7      2,165       21       —         2,193

Other intangibles, net

     1      17      639       82       —         739

Other non-current assets

     59      48      10       4       —         121

Intercompany receivables (payables)

     627      627      (1,209 )     (45 )     —         —  

Investment in subsidiaries

     1,854      3,109      2,603       —         (7,566 )     —  
                                            

Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs

     3,694      4,254      4,874       367       (7,618 )     5,571
                                            

Assets under vehicle programs:

              

Program cash

     —        —        —         14       —         14

Vehicles, net

     —        —        299       6,750       —         7,049

Receivables from vehicle manufacturers and other

     —        —        13       263       —         276

Investment in Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     —        —        —         361       —         361
                                            
     —        —        312       7,388       —         7,700
                                            

Total assets

   $ 3,694    $ 4,254    $ 5,186     $ 7,755     $ (7,618 )   $ 13,271
                                            

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

              

Current liabilities:

              

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

   $ 1,185    $ 81    $ 490     $ 115     $ (16 )   $ 1,855

Current portion of long-term debt

     4      25      —         —         —         29
                                            

Total current liabilities

     1,189      106      490       115       (16 )     1,884

Long-term debt

     —        1,813      —         —         —         1,813

Other noncurrent liabilities

     62      24      226       176       (36 )     452
                                            

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs

     1,251      1,943      716       291       (52 )     4,149
                                            

Liabilities under vehicle programs:

              

Debt

     —        —        271       488       —         759

Due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     —        —        —         4,511       —         4,511

Deferred income taxes

     —        —        1,077       129       —         1,206

Other

     —        —        13       190       —         203
                                            
     —        —        1,361       5,318       —         6,679
                                            

Total stockholders' equity

     2,443      2,311      3,109       2,146       (7,566 )     2,443
                                            

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

   $ 3,694    $ 4,254    $ 5,186     $ 7,755     $ (7,618 )   $ 13,271
                                            

 

F-54


As of December 31, 2005

 

     Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   Eliminations     Total

Assets

              

Current assets:

              

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 638     $ 1     $ 13    $ 46    $ (152 )   $ 546

Receivables, net

     3       68       194      83      —         348

Deferred income taxes

     231       —         142      9      (7 )     375

Other current assets

     56       39       77      63      (1 )     234

Assets of discontinued operations

     —         —         —        20,512      —         20,512
                                            

Total current assets

     928       108       426      20,713      (160 )     22,015

Property and equipment, net

     4       59       345      108      —         516

Deferred income taxes

     180       36       —        65      (21 )     260

Goodwill

     —         6       2,164      18      —         2,188

Other intangibles, net

     —         17       646      68      —         731

Other non-current assets

     212       19       39      13      —         283

Intercompany receivables (payables)

     (1,129 )     (119 )     355      894      (1 )     —  

Investment in subsidiaries

     16,616       2,934       931      248      (20,729 )     —  
                                            

Total assets exclusive of assets under vehicle programs

     16,811       3,060       4,906      22,127      (20,911 )     25,993
                                            

Assets under vehicle programs:

              

Program cash

     —         —         —        15      —         15

Vehicles, net

     —         —         359      7,150      —         7,509

Receivables from vehicle manufacturers and other

     —         —         8      594      —         602

Investment in Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     —         —         —        374      —         374
                                            
     —         —         367      8,133      —         8,500
                                            

Total assets

   $ 16,811     $ 3,060     $ 5,273    $ 30,260    $ (20,911 )   $ 34,493
                                            

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

              

Current liabilities:

              

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

   $ 1,564     $ 70     $ 662    $ 152      (161 )   $ 2,287

Current portion of long-term debt

     973       —         1      1      —         975

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     —         —         —        7,263      —         7,263
                                            

Total current liabilities

     2,537       70       663      7,416      (161 )     10,525

Long term debt

     2,533       —         —        —        —         2,533

Other noncurrent liabilities

     374       16       258      204      (21 )     831
                                            

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under vehicle programs

     5,444       86       921      7,620      (182 )     13,889
                                            

Liabilities under vehicle programs:

              

Debt

     —         —         391      561      —         952

Due to Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC—related party

     25       —         —        6,932      —         6,957

Deferred income taxes

     —         —         1,013      126      —         1,139

Other

     —         —         14      200      —         214
                                            
     25       —         1,418      7,819      —         9,262
                                            

Total stockholders' equity

     11,342       2,974       2,934      14,821      (20,729 )     11,342
                                            

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

   $ 16,811     $ 3,060     $ 5,273    $ 30,260    $ (20,911 )   $ 34,493
                                            

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended December 31, 2006

 

    Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  (1,383 )   86     (82 )   1,535     96     252  
                                   

Investing activities

           

Property and equipment additions

  (8 )   (25 )   (40 )   (22 )   —       (95 )

Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired) and acquisition-related payments

  —       (95 )   (14 )   (9 )   —       (118 )

Proceeds received on asset sales

  —       15     7     3     —       25  

Proceeds from dispositions of businesses, net of transaction-related payments

  4,046     —       —       —       —       4,046  

Other, net

  6     —       (3 )   1     —       4  
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

  4,044     (105 )   (50 )   (27 )   —       3,862  

Vehicle programs:

           

Decrease (increase) in program cash

  —       15     —       (14 )   —       1  

Investment in vehicles

  —       (108 )   (166 )   (11,074 )   —       (11,348 )

Payments received on investment in vehicles

  —       338     (4 )   10,456     —       10,790  

Other, net

  —       —       —       (12 )   —       (12 )
                                   
  —       245     (170 )   (644 )   —       (569 )
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  4,044     140     (220 )   (671 )   —       3,293  
                                   

Financing activities

           

Proceeds from borrowings

  —       1,875         —       —       —       1,875  

Principal payments on borrowings

  (3,564 )   (38 )   (1 )   —       —       (3,603 )

Issuances of common stock

  46     —       —       —       —       46  

Repurchases of common stock

  (243 )   —       —       —       —       (243 )

Payment of dividends

  (113 )   —       3     (3 )   —       (113 )

Net intercompany transactions

  613     (1,945 )   434     842     56     —    

Other, net

  (3 )   (35 )   —       —       —       (38 )
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

  (3,264 )   (143 )   436     839     56     (2,076 )

Vehicle programs:

           

Proceeds from borrowings

  —       —       —       10,979     —       10,979  

Principal payments on borrowings

  —       —       (113 )   (13,197 )   —       (13,310 )

Net change in short-term borrowings

  —       —       —       (282 )   —       (282 )

Other, net

  —       (9 )   (5 )   (1 )   —       (15 )
                                   
  —       (9 )   (118 )   (2,501 )   —       (2,628 )
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  (3,264 )   (152 )   318     (1,662 )   56     (4,704 )
                                   

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

  —       —       —       2     —       2  

Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations (a)

  —       —       —       783     —       783  
                                   

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  (603 )   74     16     (13 )   152     (374 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

  638     1     13     46     (152 )   546  
                                   

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  35     75     29     33     —       172  
                                   

(a) See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations from operating, investing and financing activities and effect of exchange rates.

 

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For the Year Ended December 31, 2005

    Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  (278 )   8     250     1,231     (211 )   1,000  
                                   

Investing activities

           

Property and equipment additions

  (35 )   (21 )   (56 )   (34 )   —       (146 )

Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired) and acquisition-related payments

  —       (12 )   (6 )   (193 )   —       (211 )

Proceeds received on asset sales

  22     18     1     5     —       46  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

  18     —       —       —       —       18  

Proceeds from dispositions of businesses, net of transaction-related payments

  2,636     —       —       —       —       2,636  

Other, net

  6     —       —       60     —       66  
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

  2,647     (15 )   (61 )   (162 )   —       2,409  

Vehicle programs:

           

Decrease (increase) in program cash

  —       (15 )   —       —       —       (15 )

Investment in vehicles

  —       (62 )   (195 )   (10,957 )   —       (11,214 )

Payments received on investment in vehicles

  —       442     5     8,422     —       8,869  

Other, net

  —       —       —       (22 )   —       (22 )
                                   
  —       365     (190 )   (2,557 )   —       (2,382 )
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  2,647     350     (251 )   (2,719 )   —       27  
                                   

Financing activities

           

Principal payments on borrowings

  (34 )       —       (4 )   —       —       (38 )

Net short term borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit agreement

  (650 )   —           —       —           —       (650 )

Issuances of common stock

  289     —       —       —       —       289  

Repurchases of common stock

  (1,349 )   —       —       —       —       (1,349 )

Payment of dividends

  (423 )   —       —       —       —       (423 )

Net intercompany transactions

  394     (322 )   (132 )   (29 )   89     —    

Other, net

  7     —       —       —       —       7  
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

  (1,766 )   (322 )   (136 )   (29 )   89     (2,164 )

Vehicle programs:

           

Proceeds from borrowings

  —       —       192     10,054     —       10,246  

Principal payments on borrowings

  —       (22 )   (48 )   (9,079 )   —       (9,149 )

Net change in short-term borrowings

  —       —       —       81     —       81  

Other, net

  —       (13 )   (2 )   —       —       (15 )
                                   
  —       (35 )   142     1,056     —       1,163  
                                   

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

  (1,766 )   (357 )   6     1,027     89     (1,001 )
                                   

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

  —       —       —       —       —       —    

Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations(a)

  —       —       —       357     —       357  
                                   

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  603     1     5     (104 )   (122 )   383  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

  35     —       8     150     (30 )   163  
                                   

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  638     1     13     46     (152 )   546  
                                   

(a) See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations from operating, investing and financing activities and effect of exchange rates.

 

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For the Year Ended December 31, 2004

     Parent     Subsidiary
Issuers
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Total  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (491 )   83     (64 )   1,473     (214 )   787  
                                    

Investing activities

            

Property and equipment additions

   (20 )   (15 )   (57 )   (29 )   —       (121 )

Net assets acquired (net of cash acquired) and acquisition-related payments

   —       —       (82 )   (4 )   —       (86 )

Proceeds received on asset sales

   2     23     3     4     —       32  

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities

   40     —       —       —       —       40  

Proceeds from dispositions of businesses, net of transaction-related payments

   778     —       —       —       —       778  

Other, net

   3     —       —       13     —       16  
                                    

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

   803     8     (136 )   (16 )   —       659  

Vehicle programs:

            

Decrease (increase) in program cash

   —       —       —       31     —       31  

Investment in vehicles

   —       50     (266 )   (10,157 )   —       (10,373 )

Payments received on investment in vehicles

   —       (23 )   318     8,587     —       8,882  

Other, net

   —       —       —       (9 )   —       (9 )
                                    
   —       27     52     (1,548 )   —       (1,469 )
                                    

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   803     35     (84 )   (1,564 )   —       (810 )
                                    

Financing activities

            

Proceeds from borrowings

   27     —       —       —       —       27  

Principal payments on borrowings

   (1,573 )   —       (332 )   (1 )   —       (1,906 )

Net short term borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit agreement

   650     —       —       —       —       650  

Issuances of common stock

   1,430     —       —       —       —       1,430  

Repurchases of common stock

   (1,323 )   —       —       —       —       (1,323 )

Payment of dividends

   (333 )   —       25     (25 )   —       (333 )

Net intercompany transactions

   400     (114 )   236     (731 )   209     —    

Other, net

   (28 )   —       —       —       —       (28 )
                                    

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities exclusive of vehicle programs

   (750 )   (114 )   (71 )   (757 )   209     (1,483 )

Vehicle programs:

            

Proceeds from borrowings

   —       —       243     9,325     —       9,568  

Principal payments on borrowings

   —       —       (18 )   (9,167 )   —       (9,185 )

Net change in short-term borrowings

   —       —       —       81     —       81  

Other, net

   —       (4 )   (7 )   —       —       (11 )
                                    
   —       (4 )   218     239     —       453  
                                    

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   (750 )   (118 )   147     (518 )   209     (1,030 )
                                    

Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

   —       —       —       4     —       4  

Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations(a)

   —       —       —       639     —       639  
                                    

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (438 )   —       (1 )   34     (5 )   (410 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

   473     —               9     116     (25 )   573  
                                    

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   35     —       8     150     (30 )   163  
                                    

(a) See Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations from operating, investing and financing activities and effect of exchange rates.

 

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24. TRL Group, Inc.

On October 17, 2005, Avis Budget completed the sale of the Marketing Services division, including TRL Group (see Note 3—Discontinued Operations for more detailed information).

From July 2, 2001 to January 29, 2004, TRL Group operated membership-based clubs and programs and other incentive-based loyalty programs through an outsourcing arrangement with the Company whereby the Company licensed TRL Group the right to market products to new members utilizing certain assets of the Company’s individual membership business. Accordingly, the Company collected membership fees from, and was obligated to provide services to, members of its individual membership business that existed as of July 2, 2001, including their renewals, and TRL Group provided fulfillment services for these members in exchange for a servicing fee paid by the Company. Furthermore, TRL Group collected the membership fees from, and was obligated to provide membership benefits to, any members who joined the membership-based clubs and programs and all other incentive programs subsequent to July 2, 2001 and recognized the related revenue and expenses. Accordingly, similar to the Company’s franchise businesses, the Company received a royalty from TRL Group on all revenue generated by TRL Group’s new members (those who joined TRL’s clubs as a result of TRL Group’s marketing efforts occurring between July 2001 and January 2004). The assets licensed to TRL Group included various tradenames, trademarks, logos, service marks and other intellectual property relating to its membership business.

 

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As a result of the adoption of FIN 46, the Company had been consolidating the results of TRL Group since July 1, 2003, even though it did not have managerial control of the entity. In an effort to achieve revenue and expense synergies and to obtain managerial control over an entity whose results were being consolidated, the Company and TRL Group agreed to amend their contractual relationship by terminating the contractual rights, intellectual property license and third party administrator arrangements that the Company had previously entered into with TRL Group in 2001.

In connection with this new relationship, the Company (i) terminated leases of the Company’s assets by TRL Group, (ii) terminated the original third party administration agreement, (iii) entered into a new third party administration agreement whereby the Company performed fulfillment services for TRL Group, (iv) leased certain TRL Group fixed assets from TRL Group, (v) offered employment to substantially all of TRL Group’s employees and (vi) entered into other incidental agreements. These contracts were negotiated on an arm’s-length basis and had terms that the Company’s management believes were reasonable from an economic standpoint and consistent with what management would expect from similar arrangements with non-affiliated parties. None of these agreements had an impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements as the Company continued to consolidate TRL Group subsequent to this transaction. The Company paid $13 million in cash on January 30, 2004 for the contract termination, regained exclusive access to the various tradenames, trademarks, logos, service marks and other intellectual property that it had previously licensed to TRL Group for its use in marketing to new members and had managerial control of TRL Group through its majority representation on the TRL Group board of directors. TRL Group continued to service and collect membership fees from its members to whom it marketed through January 29, 2004, including their renewals. The Company provided fulfillment services (including collecting cash, paying commissions, processing refunds, providing membership services and benefits and maintaining specified service level standards) for TRL Group’s members in exchange for a servicing fee. TRL Group no longer had the ability to market to new members; rather, the Company marketed to new members under the Trilegiant tradename.

On January 30, 2004, TRL Group had net deferred tax assets of approximately $121 million, which were mainly comprised of net operating loss carryforwards expiring in years 2021, 2022 and 2023. These deferred tax assets were fully reserved for by TRL Group through a valuation allowance, as TRL Group had not been able to demonstrate future profitability due to the large marketing expenditures it incurred (new member marketing has historically been TRL Group’s single largest expenditure). However, given the fact that TRL Group would no longer incur marketing expenses (as they no longer had the ability to market to new members as a result of this transaction), TRL Group determined that it was more likely than not that it would generate sufficient taxable income (as it would continue to recognize revenue from TRL Group’s existing membership base in the form of renewals and the lapsing of the refund privilege period) to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards within the statutory periods. Accordingly, TRL Group reversed the entire valuation allowance of $121 million in January 2004, which resulted in a reduction to the Company’s tax provision relating to discontinued operations during 2004 of $121 million, with a corresponding increase in consolidated net income. The $13 million cash payment the Company made to TRL Group was also recorded by the Company as a component of its discontinued operations’ provision for income taxes line item on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2004.

During the period from January 1, 2004 through January 30, 2004 (the date on which the Company executed various contracts that provided it managerial control of TRL Group), TRL Group contributed revenues of $44 million and expenses of $39 million (on a stand-alone basis before eliminations of intercompany entries in consolidation) to discontinued operations.

25. Subsequent Event

During January 2007, 76% of the Company’s preferred stock investment in Affinion was redeemed at Affinion’s option, for face value plus accrued dividends. As a result, the Company received cash proceeds of $106 million representing the investment valued at $96 million plus $10 million in accrued dividends and distributed such proceeds to Realogy and Wyndham, pursuant to the Separation Agreement.

 

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UNTIL                  , 2007, ALL DEALERS THAT EFFECT TRANSACTIONS IN THESE SECURITIES, WHETHER OR NOT PARTICIPATING IN THIS OFFERING, MAY BE REQUIRED TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE DEALERS’ OBLIGATION TO DELIVER A PROSPECTUS WHEN ACTING AS UNDERWRITERS AND WITH RESPECT TO THEIR UNSOLD ALLOTMENTS OR SUBSCRIPTIONS.

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.

And Certain of its Subsidiaries, as Guarantors

AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC

and

AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.,

as Issuers

OFFER TO EXCHANGE

$250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 CUSIP Nos. 053773AG2 and U05375AC1, ISIN Nos. USU053773AG22 and USU05375AC13

for

$250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 CUSIP Nos. 053773AA5 and U05375AA5, ISIN Nos. U053773AA51 and USU05375AA56

for

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended,

and

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 CUSIP Nos. 053773AB3 and U05375AB3, ISIN Nos. US053773AB35 and USU05375AB30

for

$375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 


PROSPECTUS

 


Dated April     , 2007


PART II

INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS

Item 20. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.

Section 102 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”) allows a corporation to eliminate the personal liability of directors to a corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for a breach of a fiduciary duty as a director, except where the director breached his duty of loyalty to the corporation or its stockholders, failed to act in good faith, engaged in intentional misconduct or knowingly violated a law, authorized the payment of a dividend or approved a stock repurchase or redemption in violation of Delaware corporate law or obtained an improper personal benefit.

Section 145 of the DGCL empowers a Delaware corporation to indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of such corporation) by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise. The indemnity may include expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, provided that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. A Delaware corporation may also indemnify directors, officers, employees and other agents of such corporation in an action by or in the right of a corporation under the same conditions against expenses (including attorneys’ fees) actually and reasonably incurred by the person in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit, provided that such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and only to the extent that the Delaware Court of Chancery or other court in which such action or suit was brought determines that such person is entitled to indemnity. Where a present or former director or officer of the corporation is successful on the merits or otherwise in the defense of any action, suit or proceeding referred to above or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, the corporation must indemnify such person against the expenses (including attorneys’ fees) which he or she actually and reasonably incurred in connection therewith.

Section 174 of the DGCL provides, among other things, that a director who willfully or negligently approves of an unlawful payment of dividends or an unlawful stock purchase or redemption, may be held liable for such actions. A director who was either absent when the unlawful actions were approved or dissented at the time, may avoid liability by causing his or her dissent to such actions to be entered into the books containing the minutes of the meetings of the board of directors at the time such action occurred or immediately after such absent director receives notice of the unlawful acts.

Section 18-108 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act (the “DLLCA”) provides that a limited liability company may, and shall have the power to, indemnify and hold harmless any member or manager or other person from and against any and all claims and demands whatsoever, subject to the standards and restrictions, if any, set forth in its limited liability company agreement.

The By-Laws and/or Operating Agreements of the Registrants, as applicable, contain provisions that provide for indemnification of their officers and directors to the fullest extent permitted by, and in the manner permissible under, applicable law.

As permitted by Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL and Section 18-108 of the DLLCA, the Registrants’ respective charter documents contain provisions eliminating the personal liability of a director to the Registrant or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, subject to certain exceptions.

The Registrants also maintain, at their expense, policies of insurance which insure their respective directors and officers, subject to exclusions and deductions as are usual in these kinds of insurance policies, against specified liabilities which may be incurred in those capacities.

 

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Item 21. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.

See index to exhibits following the signature pages hereto.

Item 22. Undertakings.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:

(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:

(i) To include any prospectus required by section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933;

(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in the registration statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the SEC pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement;

(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in the registration statement or any material change to such information in the registration statement.

(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Securities Act of 1933, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.

(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to respond to requests for information that is incorporated by reference into the prospectus pursuant to Items 4, 10(b), 11, or 13 of this Form, within one business day of receipt of such request, and to send the incorporated documents by first class mail or other equally prompt means. This includes information contained in documents filed subsequent to the effective date of the registration statement through the date of responding to the request.

The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes to supply by means of a post-effective amendment all information concerning a transaction, and the company being acquired involved therein, that was not the subject of and included in the registration statement when it became effective.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
By:   /s/    John T. McClain        
Name:   John T. McClain
Title:   Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

(Ronald L. Nelson)

   Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

(F. Robert Salerno)

   President and Chief Operating Officer and Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

(David B. Wyshner)

   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   April 3, 2007

/s/    Mary C. Choksi        

(Mary C. Choksi)

   Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Leonard S. Coleman        

(Leonard S. Coleman)

   Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Martin L. Edelman        

(Martin L. Edelman)

   Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Lynn Krominga        

(Lynn Krominga)

   Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Sheli Z. Rosenberg        

(Sheli Z. Rosenberg)

   Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Stender E. Sweeney        

(Stender E. Sweeney)

   Director   April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC
By:   /s/    F. Robert Salerno
Name:   F. Robert Salerno
Title:   President

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

 

(F. Robert Salerno)

   President and Manager   April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

 

(David B. Wyshner)

   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   April 3, 2007

/s/    Brett Weinblatt        

 

(Brett Weinblatt)

   Senior Vice President and Controller   April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

   Manager   April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.
By:   /S/    F. ROBERT SALERNO        
Name:   F. Robert Salerno
Title:   President

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

 

(F. Robert Salerno)

  

Presidentand Director

  April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

 

(David B. Wyshner)

  

ExecutiveVice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  April 3, 2007

/s/    Brett Weinblatt        

 

(Brett Weinblatt)

   SeniorVice President and Controller   April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

  

Director

  April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

AVIS BUDGET HOLDINGS, LLC
By:   /s/    F. Robert Salerno        
Name:   F. Robert Salerno

Title:

  President

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

 

(F. Robert Salerno)

  

President and Manager

  April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

 

(David B. Wyshner)

  

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

  April 3, 2007

/s/    Brett Weinblatt        

 

(Brett Weinblatt)

  

Senior Vice President and Controller

 

April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

  

Manager

  April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

AVIS ASIA PACIFIC, LIMITED

AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED

AVIS ENTERPRISES, INC.

AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

AVIS LEASING CORPORATION

AB CAR RENTAL SERVICES, INC.

PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

WIZARD CO., INC.

By:   /s/    F. Robert Salerno
Name:   F. Robert Salerno
Title:   President

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

 

(F. Robert Salerno)

  

President and Director

  April 3, 2007

/s/    Brett Weinblatt        

 

(Brett Weinblatt)

  

Senior Vice President and Controller

  April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

   Director   April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrants have duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

ARACS LLC

AVIS OPERATIONS, LLC

By:   /s/    F. Robert Salerno
Name:   F. Robert Salerno
Title:   President

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    F. Robert Salerno        

 

(F. Robert Salerno)

   President and Manager   April 3, 2007

/s/    Brett Weinblatt        

 

(Brett Weinblatt)

  

Senior Vice President and Controller

  April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

  

Manager

  April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrants have duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

BGI LEASING, INC.

BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

By:   /s/    David B. Wyshner
Name:   David B. Wyshner
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    David D. Blaskey        

 

(David D. Blaskey)

   President   April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

 

(David B. Wyshner)

   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director   April 3, 2007

/s/    Gerald Mattessich        

 

(Gerald Mattessich)

   Vice President and Assistant Controller   April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

   Director   April 3, 2007

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the registrants have duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Parsippany, State of New Jersey, on April 3, 2007.

 

BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC
By:   /s/  David B. Wyshner
Name:   David B. Wyshner
Title:   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Each person whose signature appears below hereby constitutes and appoints David B. Wyshner, John T. McClain, Karen C. Sclafani and Jean M. Sera, and each of them, his or her true and lawful attorneys-in-fact and agents with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any and all (1) amendments (including post-effective amendments) and additions to this Registration Statement and (2) Registration Statements, and any and all amendments thereto (including post-effective amendments), relating to the offering contemplated pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and hereby grants to such attorneys-in-fact and agents full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and necessary to be done, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact and agents or his or her substitute or substitutes may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/s/    Joseph Ferraro        

 

(Joseph Ferraro)

   Vice President of Truck Operations   April 3, 2007

/s/    David B. Wyshner        

 

(David B. Wyshner)

   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Manager   April 3, 2007

/s/    Roger Watkins        

 

(Roger Watkins)

   Vice President Finance, Truck   April 3, 2007

/s/    Ronald L. Nelson        

 

(Ronald L. Nelson)

   Manager   April 3, 2007

 

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Index of Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Numbers

  

Description

3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 5, 2006).
3.2    Amended and Restated By-laws of Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 30, 2006).
3.3    Certificate of Formation of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC).
3.4    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC).
3.5    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
3.6    By-laws of Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
3.7   

Certificate of Formation of Avis Budget Holdings, LLC.

3.8   

Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Avis Budget Holdings, LLC.

3.9    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Asia and Pacific, Limited.
3.10    By-laws of Avis Asia and Pacific, Limited.
3.11    Certificate of Formation of Avis Car Rental Group, LLC.
3.12    Limited Liability Company Agreement of Avis Car Rental Group, LLC.
3.13    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Caribbean, Limited.
3.14    By-laws of Avis Caribbean, Limited.
3.15    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Enterprises, Inc.
3.16    By-laws of Avis Enterprises, Inc.
3.17    Certificate of Formation of Avis Group Holdings, LLC.
3.18    Limited Liability Company Agreement of Avis Group Holdings, LLC.
3.19    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis International, Ltd.
3.20    By-laws of Avis International, Ltd.
3.21    Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Leasing Corporation.
3.22    By-laws of Avis Leasing Corporation.
3.23    Certificate of Formation of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.
3.24    Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.
3.25    Certificate of Incorporation of PF Claims Management, Ltd.
3.26    By-laws of PF Claims Management, Ltd.
3.27    Certificate of Incorporation of AB Car Rental Services Inc. (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Operations Support, Inc.).
3.28    By-laws of AB Car Rental Services Inc. (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Operations Support, Inc.).
3.29    Certificate of Incorporation of Wizard Co., Inc.

 

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Exhibit

Numbers

 

Description

3.30   By-laws of Wizard Co., Inc.
3.31   Certificate of Formation of ARACS LLC.
3.32   Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of ARACS LLC.
3.33   Certificate of Formation of Avis Operations, LLC.
3.34   Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of Avis Operations, LLC.
3.35   Certificate of Incorporation of BGI Leasing, Inc.
3.36   By-laws of BGI Leasing, Inc.
3.37   Certificate of Incorporation of Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. (f/k/a Cherokee Acquisition Corporation).
3.38   By-laws of Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. (f/k/a Cherokee Acquisition Corporation)
3.39   Certificate of Formation of Budget Truck Rental LLC.
3.40   Limited Liability Company Agreement of Budget Truck Rental LLC.
4.1   Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2006, among Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, Avis Budget Finance, Inc., the guarantors from time to time parties thereto and the Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee, relating to $1,000 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, consisting of $250 million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 and $375 million aggregate principal amount of 7.750% Senior Notes due 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
4.2   Form of Exchange Floating Rate Note (included in Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
4.3   Form of Exchange 7.625% Note (included in Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
4.4  

Form of Exchange 7.75% Note (included in Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).

4.5   Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 9, 2007, to the Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2006, among Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, Avis Budget Finance, Inc., the guarantors from time to time parties thereto and the Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 9, 2007).
4.6   Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 19, 2006, among Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, Avis Budget Finance, Inc., the Guarantors parties thereto and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Banc of America Securities LLC, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., Calyon Securities (USA), Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Daiwa Securities America Inc., Goldman, Sachs & Co., Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc, Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc., Scotia Capital (USA) and The Williams Capital Group, L.P., as initial purchasers.
5.1   Opinion of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
10.1(a)   Amended and Extended Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 by and between Cendant Corporation* and Henry R. Silverman (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.73 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated November 4, 2002).
10.1(b)   First Amendment to Amended and Extended Employment Agreement of Henry R. Silverman, dated July 28, 2003 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 dated August 7, 2003).
10.1(c)   Second Amendment to Amended and Extended Employment Agreement dated August 20, 2004 by and between Cendant Corporation* and Henry R. Silverman (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 24, 2004).

 

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Exhibit

Numbers

 

Description

10.1(d)   Third Amendment to Amended and Extended Employment Agreement of Henry R. Silverman dated January 21, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 26, 2005).
10.1(e)   Agreement between Cendant Corporation* and Henry R. Silverman dated June 26, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.1(f)   Employment Agreement between Henry R. Silverman and Realogy Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.1(g)   Letter Agreement between Cendant Corporation* and Henry R. Silverman dated July 28, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 dated August 9, 2006).
10.2   Employment Agreement between Cendant Corporation* and Ronald L. Nelson (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.3(a)   Agreement with James E. Buckman, dated as of May 27, 1997 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-34517, dated August 28, 1997).
10.3(b)   Amendment to Agreement with James E. Buckman, dated January 11, 1999 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 dated March 29, 1999, File No. 1-10308).
10.3(c)   Amendment to Agreement with James E. Buckman, dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated April 1, 2002).
10.3(d)   Letter Agreement of James E. Buckman, dated May 2, 2003 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 dated August 7, 2003).
10.3(e)   Agreement between Cendant* and James E. Buckman (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.4(a)   Agreement with Stephen P. Holmes, dated as of May 27, 1997 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-34517, dated August 28, 1997).
10.4(b)   Amendment to Agreement with Stephen P. Holmes, dated January 11, 1999 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 dated March 29, 1999, File No. 1-10308).
10.4(c)   Amendment to Agreement with Stephen P. Holmes, dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated April 1, 2002).
10.4(d)   Letter Agreement of Stephen P. Holmes, dated May 2, 2003 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 dated August 7, 2003).
10.4(e)   Employment Agreement between Stephen P. Holmes and Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).

 

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10.5   Employment Agreement between Cendant Corporation* and F. Robert Salerno (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006).
10.6   Employment Agreement with David B. Wyshner, dated August 31, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 20, 2006).
10.7   Agreement between Avis Budget Group, Inc. and Mark Servodidio (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.8   Agreement between Avis Budget Group, Inc. and John T. McClain (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.9(a)   1987 Stock Option Plan, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended October 31, 1996 dated December 13, 1996, File No. 1-10308).
10.9(b)   Amendment to 1987 Stock Option Plan dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 dated March 29, 2001).
10.10(a)   1997 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 30, 1997 dated June 16, 1997,
File No. 1-10308).
10.10(b)   Amendment to 1997 Stock Option Plan dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 dated March 29, 2001).
10.10(c)   Amendment to 1997 Stock Option Plan dated March 19, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 dated March 5, 2003).
10.11(a)   1997 Stock Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Appendix E to the Joint Proxy Statement/ Prospectus included as part of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4, Registration No. 333-34517, dated August 28, 1997).
10.11(b)   Amendment to 1997 Stock Incentive Plan dated March 27, 2000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 dated March 29, 2001).
10.11(c)   Amendment to 1997 Stock Incentive Plan dated March 28, 2000 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 dated March 29, 2001).
10.11(d)   Amendment to 1997 Stock Incentive Plan dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12(d) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000 dated March 29, 2001).
10.12(a)   HFS Incorporated’s Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to HFS Incorporated’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 33-83956).
10.12(b)   First Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated May 5, 1995 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to HFS Incorporated’s Registration Statement on
Form S-8, Registration No. 33-094756).

 

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10.12(c)   Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated January 22, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21(b) to HFS Incorporated’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-11402).
10.12(d)   Third Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated January 22, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21(c) to HFS Incorporated’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-11402).
10.12(e)   Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated May 20, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to HFS Incorporated’s Registration Statement on
Form S-8, Registration No. 333-06733).
10.12(f)   Fifth Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated July 24, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21(e) to HFS Incorporated’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-11402).
10.12(g)   Sixth Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated September 24, 1996 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.21(e) to HFS Incorporated’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995, File No. 1-11402).
10.12(h)   Seventh Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated April 30, 1997 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17(g) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 dated March 31, 1998, File No. 1-10308).
10.12(i)   Eighth Amendment to the Amended and Restated 1993 Stock Option Plan dated May 27, 1997 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17(h) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 dated March 31, 1998, File No. 1-10308).
10.13(a)   1997 Employee Stock Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, Registration No. 333-45183, dated January 29, 1998).
10.13(b)   Amendment to 1997 Employee Stock Plan dated January 3, 2001 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 dated March 1, 2004).
10.14(a)   Cendant Corporation* Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 dated March 29,1999, File No. 1-10308).
10.14(b)   First Amendment to Cendant Corporation* Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.15   Amendment to Certain Stock Plans (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 dated March 5, 2003).
10.16   1999 Broad-Based Employee Stock Option Plan, including the Third Amendment dated March 19, 2002, Second Amendment dated April 2, 2001 and First Amendment dated March 29, 1999 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 dated March 5, 2003).
10.17   Amendment to Various Equity-Based Plans (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.18(a)   Form of Award Agreement—Restricted Stock Units (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2006).

 

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10.18(b)   Form of Award Agreement—Stock Appreciation Rights (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2006).
10.19   Cendant* Amended and Restated 1999 Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 29, 2005).
10.20   First Amendment to Cendant Corporation* 1999 Non-Employee Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, as Amended and Restated as of January 22, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.21   Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 dated August 2, 2004).
10.22   Supplemental Indenture No. 1 dated as of December 23, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 20, 2006).
10.23   Second Amended and Restated Series 2004-1 Supplement, dated as of June 27, 2006, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as administrator, Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent, certain financial institutions, as purchasers, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2004-1 agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.24(a)   Series 2005-1 Supplement dated as of February 25, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2005-1 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 2, 2005).
10.24(b)   First Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2005-1 Supplement dated as of February 25, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2005-1 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.25(a)   Series 2005-2 Supplement dated as of March 22, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and as Series 2005-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC*** and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25(a) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).

 

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10.25(b)   First Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2005-2 Supplement dated as of March 22, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2005-4 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC*** and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.26(a)   Series 2005-4 Supplement dated as of June 1, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and as Series 2005-4 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC*** and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 7, 2005).
10.26(b)   First Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2005-4 Supplement dated as of June 1, 2005, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2005-4 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC*** and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.27   Series 2006-1 Supplement dated as of January 19, 2006, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and as Series 2006-1 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 20, 2006).
10.28   Series 2006-1 Supplement, dated as of May 11, 2006, among Budget Truck Funding, LLC, as Issuer, Budget Truck Rental, LLC as Administrator, Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc., as Administrative Agent, certain commercial paper conduit purchasers, certain funding agents, certain APA banks and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, Series 2006-1 Agent and securities intermediary, to the Base Indenture, dated as of May 11, 2006, between Budget Truck Funding, LLC, as Issuer and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 dated August 9, 2006).
10.29(a)   Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, between AESOP Leasing L.P., as Borrower and Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29(a) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.29(b)   First Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, between AESOP Leasing L.P., as Borrower and Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.30(a)   Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, among AESOP Leasing L.P., as Borrower, Quartx Fleet Management, Inc., as a Permitted Nominee, PV Holding Corp., as a Permitted Nominee and Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 dated August 2, 2004).

 

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10.30(b)   First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of December 23, 2005, among AESOP Leasing L.P., as Borrower, Quartx Fleet Management, Inc., as a Permitted Nominee, PV Holding Corp., as Permitted Nominee and Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 20, 2006).
10.31(a)   Amended and Restated Master Motor Vehicle Finance Lease Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, among AESOP Leasing L.P., as Lessor, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as Lessee, as Administrator and as Finance Lease Guarantor, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), as a Lessee, and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., as a Lessee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30(a) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.31(b)   First Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Master Motor Vehicle Finance Lease Agreement, dated as of June 3, 2004, among AESOP Leasing L.P., as Lessor, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as Lessee, as Administrator and as Finance Lease Guarantor, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), as a Lessee, and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., as a Lessee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
10.32(a)   Second Amended and Restated Master Motor Vehicle Operating Lease Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, between AESOP Leasing L.P., as Lessor and Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc.**, as Lessee and as Administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004 dated August 2, 2004).
10.32(b)   First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Master Motor Vehicle Operating Lease Agreement dated as of December 23, 2005, between AESOP Leasing L.P., as Lessor and Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as Lessee and as Administrator (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 20, 2006).
10.33   Master Motor Vehicle Operating Lease Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2006, among Budget Truck Funding, LLC, as lessor, Budget Truck Rental, LLC, as administrator and as lessee and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as guarantor (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 dated August 9, 2006).
10.34   Second Amended and Restated Administration Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, AESOP Leasing, L.P., AESOP Leasing Corp. II, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC** and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.35   Administration Agreement, dated as of May 11, 2006, among Budget Truck Funding, LLC, Budget Truck Rental, LLC, as administrator and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 dated August 9, 2006).
10.36   Assignment and Assumption Agreement dated as of June 3, 2004, among Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), Avis Group Holdings, LLC (formerly known as Avis Group Holdings, Inc.) and Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC** (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).

 

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10.37(a)   Amended and Restated Series 2000-2 Supplement dated as of June 29, 2001, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2000-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.24 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated March 29, 2002).
10.37(b)   Fourth Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Series 2000-2 Supplement dated as of June 29, 2001, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York as the Trustee and Series 2000-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.38(a)   Series 2002-1 Supplement dated as of July 25, 2002, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-1 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 dated March 6, 2003).
10.38(b)   Third Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2002-1 Supplement dated as of July 25, 2002, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-1 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.39(a)   Amended and Restated Series 2002-2 Supplement dated as of November 22, 2002, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as assignee of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), as Servicer, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (formerly known as JPMorgan Chase Bank), as Administrative Agent, certain CP Conduit Purchasers, certain Funding Agents, certain APA Banks, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 dated March 6, 2003).
10.39(b)   Fourth Amendment dated as of November 30, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Series 2002-2 Supplement dated as of November 22, 2002, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), as Administrator, certain CP Conduit Purchasers, certain APA Banks and the Funding Agents named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).

 

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10.39(c)   Fifth Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Amended and Restated Series 2002-2 Supplement dated as of November 22, 2002, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (formerly known as Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.), as Administrator, certain CP Conduit Purchasers, certain APA Banks and the Funding Agents named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39(c) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.39(d)   Seventh Amendment, dated as of March 21, 2006, to the Amended and Restated Series 2002-2 Supplement dated as of November 22, 2002, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as Administrator, certain CP Conduit Purchasers, certain APA Banks and the Funding Agents named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2002-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 27, 2006).
10.39(e)   Eighth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Series 2002-2 Supplement, dated as of November 30, 2006, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC**, as administrator, JPMorgan Chase Bank National Association, as administrative agent, certain CP Conduit Purchasers, certain APA Banks and the Funding Agents named therein and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and the Series 2002-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2004, between Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 6, 2006).
10.40(a)   Series 2003-2 Supplement dated as of March 6, 2003 between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2003 dated May 14, 2003).
10.40(b)   Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2003-2 Supplement dated as of March 6, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.41(a)   Series 2003-3 Supplement dated as of May 6, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-3 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 dated March 23, 2004).

 

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10.41(b)   Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2003-3 Supplement dated as of May 6, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-3 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.42(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.42(a)   Series 2003-4 Supplement dated as of June 19, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-4 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Avis Group Holdings, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003 dated August 13, 2003).
10.42(b)   Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2003-4 Supplement dated as of June 19, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-4 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.43(a)   Series 2003-5 Supplement dated as of October 9, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-5 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 dated March 1, 2004).
10.43(b)   Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2003-5 Supplement dated as of October 9, 2003, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2003-5 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 dated March 1, 2006).
10.44(a)   Series 2004-2 Supplement dated as of February 18, 2004, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2004-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 dated May 3, 2004).
10.44(b)   Second Amendment dated as of December 23, 2005 to the Series 2004-2 Supplement dated as of February 18, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2004-2 Agent, to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture dated as of June 3, 2004, between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45(b) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006).

 

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Exhibit

Numbers

 

Description

10.45(a)   Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Budget Group, Inc. and certain of its Subsidiaries, Cendant Corporation* and Cherokee Acquisition Corporation dated as of August 22, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.71 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated November 4, 2002).
10.45(b)   First Amendment to Asset and Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Budget Group, Inc. and certain of its Subsidiaries, Cendant Corporation* and Cherokee Acquisition Corporation dated as of September 10, 2002 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.72 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2001 dated November 4, 2002).
10.46   Separation Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2005, by and between Cendant Corporation* and PHH Corporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2005).
10.47   Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2005, by and among Cendant Corporation*, PHH Corporation and certain affiliates of PHH Corporation named therein (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 4, 2005).****
10.48   Cendant Corporation* Officer Personal Financial Services Policy (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 26, 2005).
10.49   Form of TRAC Participation Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 26, 2005).
10.50   Form of TRAC Lease (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 26, 2005).
10.51   Form of TRAC Guaranty (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 26, 2005).
10.52(a)   WTH Funding Limited Partnership Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement among Aviscar Inc., Budgetcar Inc., STARS Trust and Bay Street Funding Trust dated April 20, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005 dated August 2, 2005).
10.52(b)   Amending Agreement No. 1 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement among Aviscar, Inc. and Budgetcar, Inc., as general partners and BNY Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of STARS Trust and Montreal Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of Bay Street Funding Trust, as limited partners (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2006).
10.52(c)   Amending Agreement No. 2 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement among Aviscar, Inc. and Budgetcar, Inc., as general partners and BNY Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of STARS Trust and Montreal Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of Bay Street Funding Trust, as limited partners (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2006).
10.52(d)   Amending Agreement No. 3 to the Fourth Amended and Restated Limited Partnership Agreement among Aviscar, Inc. and Budgetcar, Inc., as general partners and BNY Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of STARS Trust and Montreal Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of Bay Street Funding Trust, as limited partners (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2006).

 

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Exhibit

Numbers

 

Description

10.53   Parent Guaranty of Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC to BNY Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of STARS Trust and Montreal Trust Company of Canada, in its capacity as trustee of Bay Street Funding Trust, as limited partners (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 20, 2006).
10.54   Credit Agreement, dated as of April 19, 2006, among Avis Budget Holdings, LLC and Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as Borrower, the lenders referred to therein, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., as Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., Calyon New York Branch and Citicorp USA, Inc., as Documentation Agents, and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
10.55   Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of April 19, 2006, made by Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and certain of its Subsidiaries in favor of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
10.56(a)   Indenture, dated as of April 19, 2006, between Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., as Issuers, the Guarantors from time to time parties thereto, and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 21, 2006).
10.56(b)   Supplemental Indenture, dated February 9, 2007, among Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., the Guarantors parties thereto and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as Trustee. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 9, 2007).
10.57   Base Indenture, dated as of May 11, 2006, between Budget Truck Funding, LLC, as Issuer and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2006 dated August 9, 2006).
10.58   Series 2006-2 Supplement, dated as of June 2, 2006, among Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, as administrator, Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, funding agent and APA bank, Stratford Receivables Company, LLC, as a CP conduit purchaser and The Bank of New York, as Trustee and Series 2006-2 Agent to the Second Amended and Restated Base Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2004 between Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC***, as Issuer and The Bank of New York, as Trustee, as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2006).
10.59   Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2006, by and among the Company, Travelport Inc. and TDS Investor LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 30, 2006).
10.60   Transition Services Agreement among Cendant Corporation*, Realogy Corporation, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and Travelport Inc., dated as of July 27, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 1, 2006).
10.61   Tax Sharing Agreement among Cendant Corporation*, Realogy Corporation, Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and Travelport Inc., dated as of July 28, 2006 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 1, 2006).

 

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Exhibit

Numbers

 

Description

10.62   Agreement dated October 4, 2006 between Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC and General Motors**** (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 11, 2006).
10.63(a)   Purchase Agreement by and among Cendant Corporation*, Affinity Acquisition, Inc. and Affinity Acquisition Holdings, Inc. dated as of July 26, 2005 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005 dated November 2, 2005).
10.63(b)   Amendment No. 1 dated as of October 17, 2005 to the Purchase Agreement dated as of July 26, 2005 by and among Cendant Corporation*, Affinity Acquisition, Inc. (now known as Affinion Group, Inc. ) and Affinity Acquisition Holdings, Inc. (now known as Affinion Group Holdings, Inc.) (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005 dated November 2, 2005).
12   Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
21   Subsidiaries of Avis Budget Group Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 dated March 1, 2007).
23.1   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
23.2   Consent of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
24   Powers of Attorney (included on the signature pages of this Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference).
25   Statement of Eligibility of Trustee.
99.1   Form of Letter to Clients.
99.2   Form of Letter to Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees.

* Cendant Corporation is now known as Avis Budget Group, Inc.
** Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC (formerly known as Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc.) is now known as Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC.
*** Cendant Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC (formerly known as AESOP Funding II L.L.C) is now known as Avis Budget Rental Car Funding (AESOP) LLC.
**** Confidential treatment has been requested for certain portions of this Exhibit pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which portions have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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                                                                    Exhibit 3.3

                               STATE OF DELAWARE
                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

1. NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY:

                         Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC

2. THE CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION OF THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY IS HEREBY
AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

          The name of the Corporation is Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC

3. THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:

                      Monday, April 3, 2006 at ll:59 p.m.

IN WITNESS HEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate on the 23rd
day of March 2006.

By:   /s/ David B. Wyshner
      -----------------------------
Name: David B. Wyshner, Manager


                                                                    Exhibit 3.4

                             AMENDED AND RESTATED
                      LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
                                      OF
                          AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC

   THIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") of Avis Budget
Car Rental, LLC (the "Company") dated as of this 12th day of April, 2006, is
adopted, executed and entered into by Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, as the sole
member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   WHEREAS, the Company has been formed in accordance with Section 266 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as from time to time amended
and including any successor statute of similar import, the "DGCL") and the
Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. Section 18-101 et seq. (as
from time to time amended and including any successor statute of similar
import, the "Act") by converting Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc. a Delaware
corporation, into Cendant Car Rental Group. LLC and the Certificate of
Conversion and Certificate of Formation (as defined herein) have been filed in
the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware in conformity
with the DGCL and the Act;

   WHEREAS, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement dated April 3, 2006, the
interests in Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC were contributed by Cendant Finance
Holding Company, LLC to Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, and thereby Avis Budget
Holdings, LLC became the sole member of Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC;

   WHEREAS, Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC changed its name to Avis Budget Car
Rental, LLC.

                                   ARTICLE I
                         The Limited Liability Company

   1.1 Formation. The Company was previously formed as a limited liability
company pursuant to the provisions of the Act. A certificate of formation for
the Company as described in Section 18-201 of the Act (the "Certificate of
Formation") has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the State
of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   1.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be "Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC" and
its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes
as the Board (as hereinafter defined) shall determine or deem necessary to
comply with requirements of the jurisdictions in which the Company's operations
are conducted.



   1.3 Business Purpose; Powers. The Company is formed for the purpose of
engaging in any lawful business, purpose or activity for which limited
liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall possess and
may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by any other
law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far
as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct,
promotion or attainment of the business purposes or activities of the Company.

   1.4 Registered Office and Agent. The location of the registered office of
the Company shall be 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, County of
New Castle, Delaware 19808. The Company's Registered Agent at such address
shall be Corporation Service Company.

   1.5 Term. Subject to the provisions of Article 6 below, the Company shall
have perpetual existence.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                  The Member

   2.1 The Member. The name and address of the Member is as follows:

 Name                                   Address
 ----                                   -------
 Avis Budget Holdings, LLC              6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany, NJ 07054

   2.2 Actions by the Member; Meetings. The Member may approve a matter or take
any action at a meeting or without a meeting by the written consent of the
Member. Meetings of the Member may be called at any time by the Member.

   2.3 Liability of the Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the
Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the
debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a member.

   2.4 Power to Bind the Company. The Member (acting in its capacity as such)
shall have the authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect to
any matter.

   2.5 Admission of Members. New members shall be admitted only upon the
approval of the Member.

                                      2



                                  ARTICLE III
                                   The Board

   3.1 Management by Board of Managers.

       (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder or
under the Act to the Member for decision, the business and affairs of the
Company shall be managed by a board of managers (the "Board"), which shall be
responsible for policy setting, approving the overall direction of the Company
and making all decisions affecting the business and affairs of the Company. The
Board shall consist of one (1) to five (5) individuals (the "Managers"), the
exact number of Managers to be determined from time to time by resolution of
the Member. The initial Board shall consist of two (2) members and the
individuals serving as Managers are set forth on Exhibit A (which shall be
updated and amended, as appropriate, from time to time to reflect the
composition of the Board at that time).

       (b) Each Manager shall be elected by the Member and shall serve until
his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her
earlier removal, resignation, death or disability. The Member may remove any
Manager from the Board or from any other capacity with the Company at any time,
with or without cause. A Manager may resign at any time upon written notice to
the Member.

       (c) Any vacancy occurring on the Board as a result of the resignation,
removal, death or disability of a Manager or an increase in the size of the
Board shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to fill a vacancy
resulting from the resignation, removal, death or disability of a Manager shall
serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.

   3.2 Action By the Board.

       (a) Meetings of the Board may be called by any Manager upon two (2) days
prior written notice to each Manager. The presence of a majority of the
Managers then in office shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Managers then in office.

       (b) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if such number of Managers
sufficient to approve such action pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
consent thereto in writing. Notice of any meeting may be waived by any Manager.

   3.3 Power to Bind Company. None of the Managers (acting in their capacity as
such) shall have authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect
to any matter unless the Board shall have approved such matter and authorized
such Manager(s) to bind the Company with respect thereto.

                                      3



   3.4 Officers and Related Persons. The Board shall have the authority to
appoint and terminate officers of the Company and retain and terminate
employees, agents and consultants of the Company and to delegate such duties to
any such officers, employees, agents and consultants as the Board deems
appropriate, including the power, acting individually or jointly, to represent
and bind the Company in all matters, in accordance with the scope of their
respective duties.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   4.1 Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall consist of
one class of common interests (the "Common Interests"). All Common Interests
shall be identical with each other in every respect. The Member shall own all
of the Common Interests issued and outstanding.

   4.2 Capital Contributions. From time to time, the Board may determine that
the Company requires capital and may request the Member to make capital
contribution(s) in an amount determined by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE V
                       Profits, Losses and Distributions

   5.1 Profits and Losses. For financial accounting purposes, the Company's net
profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in accordance with
the manner determined by the Board. In each year, profits and losses shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

   5.2 Distributions. The Board shall determine profits available for
distribution and the amount, if any, to be distributed to the Member, and shall
authorize and distribute on the Common Interests, the determined amount when,
as and if declared by the Board. The distributions of the Company shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                             Events of Dissolution

   The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up upon the occurrence
of any of the following events (each, an "Event of Dissolution"):

       (a) The Member votes for dissolution; or

       (b) A judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

                                      4



                                  ARTICLE VII
                     Transfer of Interests in the Company

   The Member may sell, assign, transfer, convey, gift, exchange or otherwise
dispose of any or all of its Common Interests and, upon receipt by the Company
of a written agreement executed by the person or entity to whom such Common
Interests are to be transferred agreeing to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, such person shall be admitted as a member.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   8.1 Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,
whether express or implied, or any obligation or duty at law or in equity, none
of the Member, Managers, or any officers, directors, members (or stockholders),
partners, employees, affiliates, representatives or agents of any of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company
(individually, a "Covered Person" and, collectively, the "Covered Persons")
shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any act or omission (in
relation to the Company, its property or the conduct of its business or
affairs, this Agreement, any related document or any transaction or investment
contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted by a Covered Person in the
reasonable belief that such act or omission is in or is not contrary to the
best interests of the Company and is within the scope of authority granted to
such Covered Person by the Agreement, provided such act or omission does not
constitute fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.

   8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands,
actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
("Claims"), in which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be
involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs
of the Company or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its
property, business or affairs. A Covered Person shall not be entitled to
indemnification under this Section 8.2 with respect to (i) any Claim with
respect to which such Covered Person has engaged in fraud, willful misconduct,
bad faith or gross negligence or (ii) any Claim initiated by such Covered
Person unless such Claim (or part thereof) (A) was brought to enforce such
Covered Person's rights to indemnification hereunder or (B) was authorized or
consented to by the Board. Expenses incurred by a Covered Person in defending
any Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of
such Claim upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined
that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as
authorized by this Section 8.2.

                                      5



   8.3 Amendments to Article VIII. Any repeal or modification of this Article
VIII by the Member shall not adversely affect any rights of such Covered Person
pursuant to this Article VIII, including the right to indemnification and to
the advancement of expenses of a Covered Person existing at the time of such
repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to
such repeal or modification.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                 Miscellaneous

   9.1 Tax Treatment. Unless otherwise determined by the Member, the Company
shall be a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as well as
for any analogous state or local tax purposes), and the Member and the Company
shall timely make any and all necessary elections and filings for the Company
to be treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as
well as for any analogous state or local tax purposes).

   9.2 Amendments. Amendments to this Agreement and to the Certificate of
Formation shall be approved in writing by the Member. An amendment shall become
effective as of the date specified in the approval of the Member or if none is
specified as of the date of such approval or as otherwise provided in the Act.

   9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; provided, however, that the
remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way unless such invalid or unenforceable provision or clause
shall be so significant as to materially affect the expectations of the Member
regarding this Agreement. Otherwise, any invalid or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced by the Member with a valid provision which most closely
approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid or unenforceable
provision.

   9.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

   9.5 Limited Liability Company. The Member intends to form a limited
liability company and does not intend to form a partnership under the laws of
the State of Delaware or any other laws.

                                      6



   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of
the day first above written.

                                      Avis Budget Holdings, LLC

                                      By:    /s/ David B. Wyshner
                                             ---------------------------------
                                      Name:  David B. Wyshner
                                      Title: Executive Vice President, Chief
                                             Financial Officer and Treasurer



                                   EXHIBIT A
                               BOARD OF MANAGERS

Robert L. Nelson

David B. Wyshner


                                                                    Exhibit 3.5

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is Avis Budget Finance. Inc. (hereinafter
the "Corporation").

   SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State
of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington,
County of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at that address is
Corporation Service Company.

   THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as set forth in Title 8 of the Delaware Code (the
"GCL").

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have
authority to issue is 1,000 shares of Common Stock, each having a par value
$.01.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the Sole Incorporator is as follows:

          Jean Marie Sera
          Cendant Corporation
          I Campus Corporation
          Parsippany, NJ 07054

   SIXTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of 'he
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of
its directors and stockholders:

   (1) The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under
the direction of the Board of Directors.

   (2) The directors shall have concurrent power with the stockholders to make,
alter, amend, change, add to or appeal the By-Laws of the Corporation.

   (3) The number of directors of the Corporation shall be as from time to time
fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the By-Laws of the Corporation.
Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-Laws so
provide.

   (4) No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or any of its
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director,
except for Liability (i) for any breach of the directors duty of loyalty to the
Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith
or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law,
(iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or
(iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit. Any repeal or modification of this Article SIXTH by the stockholders
of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a
director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification
with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or
modification.

   (5) In addition to the powers and authority hereinbefore or by statute
expressly conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise
an such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by
the Corporation, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the GCL, this
Certificate of Incorporation, and any By-Laws adopted by the stockholders;
provided, however, that no By-Laws hereafter adopted by the stockholders shall
invalidate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid if such
By-Laws had not been adopted.



   SEVENTH: Meetings of the stockholders may be held within or without the
State of Delaware, as the By-Laws may provide. The books of the Corporation may
be kept (subject to any provision contained in the GCL) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
Board of Directors or in the By-Laws of the Corporation.

   EIGHTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Sole Incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the GCL, do make this Certificate,
hereby declaring and certifying that this is my act and deed and the facts
herein stated are true and accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 14th day
of March, 2006.

                                                  /s/ Jean M. Sera
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Jean M. Sera
                                                  Sole Incorporator


                                                                    Exhibit 3.6

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                           AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.
                    (hereinafter called the "Corporation")

                                   ARTICLE I
                                    OFFICES

   Section 1. Registered Office. The registered office of the Corporation shall
be in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware.

   Section 2. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such
other places both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of
Directors may from time to time determine.

                                  ARTICLE II
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   Section 1. Place of Meetings. Meetings of the stockholders for the election
of directors or for any other purpose shall be held at such time and place,
either within or without the State of Delaware as shall be designated from time
to time by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting or in
a duly executed waiver of notice thereof.

   Section 2. Annual Meetings. The Annual Meetings of Stockholders shall be
held on such date and at such time as shall be designated from time to time by
the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, at which
meetings the stockholders shall elect by a plurality vote a Board of Directors,
and transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.
Written notice of the Annual Meeting stating the place, date and hour of the
meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not
less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting.



   Section 3. Special Meetings. Unless otherwise prescribed by law or by the
Certificate of Incorporation, Special Meetings of Stockholders, for any purpose
or purposes, may be called by either (i) the Chairman, if there be one, or
(ii) the President, (iii) any Vice President, if there be one. (iv) the
Secretary or (v) any Assistant Secretary, if there be one, and shall be called
by any such officer at the request in writing of a majority of the Board of
Directors or at the request in writing of stockholders owning a majority of the
capital stock of the Corporation issued and outstanding and entitled to vote.
Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the proposed meeting.
Written notice of a Special Meeting stating the place, date and hour of the
meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called shall be
given not less than ten nor more than sixty days before the date of the meeting
to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting.

   Section 4. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate
of Incorporation, the holders of a majority of the capital stock issued and
outstanding and entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by
proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the
transaction of business. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or
represented at any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to
vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to
adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement
at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such
adjourned meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented, any
business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as
originally noticed. If the adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if
after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a
notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to
vote at the meeting.



   Section 5. Voting. Unless otherwise required by law, the Certificate of
Incorporation or these By-Laws, any question brought before any meeting of
stockholders shall be decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the
stock represented and entitled to vote thereat. Each stockholder represented at
a meeting of stockholders shall be entitled to cast one vote for each share of
the capital stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder. Such votes
may be cast in person or by proxy but no proxy shall be voted on or after three
years from its date, unless such proxy provides for a longer period. The Board
of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation presiding at
a meeting of stockholders, in his discretion, may require that any votes cast
at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

   Section 6. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting. Unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required or permitted
to be taken at any Annual or Special Meeting of Stockholders of the
Corporation, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less
than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have
not consented in writing.

   Section 7. List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote. The officer of the
Corporation who has charge of the stock ledger of the Corporation shall prepare
and make, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete
list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in
alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number
of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open
to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting,
during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the
meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held,
which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so
specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall also be
produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time
thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder of the Corporation who is
present.



   Section 8. Stock Ledger. The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the
only evidence as to who are the stockholders entitled to examine the stock
ledger, the list required by Section 7 of this Article II or the books of the
Corporation, or to vote in person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   DIRECTORS

   Section 1. Number and Election of Directors. The Board of Directors shall
consist of not less than one nor more than fifteen members, the exact number of
which shall initially be fixed by the Incorporator and thereafter from time to
time by the Board of Directors, Except as provided in Section 2 of this
Article, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at Annual
Meetings of Stockholders, and each director so elected shall hold office until
the next Annual Meeting and until his successor is duly elected and qualified,
or until his earlier resignation or removal. Any director may resign at any
time upon notice to the Corporation. Directors need not be stockholders.

   Section 2. Vacancies. Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting
from any increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled by a
majority of the directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or by a
sole remaining director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until
the next annual election and until their successors are duly elected and
qualified, or until their earlier resignation or removal.

   Section 3. Duties and Powers. The business of the Corporation shall be
managed by or under the direction of the Board of Directors which may exercise
all such powers for the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as
are not by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these By-Laws
directed or required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.



   Section 4. Meetings. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold
meetings, both regular and special, either within or without the State of
Delaware. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held without notice
at such time and at such place as may from time to time be determined by the
Board of Directors. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by
the Chairman, if there be one, the President, or any directors. Notice thereof
stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director
either by mail not less than forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the
meeting, by telephone or telegram on twenty-four (24) hours' notice, or on such
shorter notice as the person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary
or appropriate in the circumstances.

   Section 5. Quorum. Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by law,
the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, at all meetings of the Board
of Directors, a majority of the entire Board of Directors shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business and the act of a majority of the
directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the act of
the Board of Directors. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the
Board of Directors, the directors present thereat may adjourn the meeting from
time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a
quorum shall be present.

   Section 6. Actions of Board. Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of
Incorporation or these By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at
any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken
without a meeting, if all the members of the Board of Directors or committee,
as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are
filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.



   Section 7. Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone. Unless otherwise
provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, members of the
Board of Directors of the Corporation, or any committee designated by the Board
of Directors, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or which
committee by means of a conference telephone or similar communications
equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear
each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to this Section 7 shall
constitute presence in person at such meeting.

   Section 8. Committees. The Board of Directors may designate one or more
committees, each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the
Corporation. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as
alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified
member at any meeting of any such committee. In the absence or disqualification
of a member of a committee, and in the absence of a designation by the Board of
Directors of an alternate member to replace the absent or disqualified member,
the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from
voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint
another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of
any absent or disqualified member. Any committee, to the extent allowed by law
and provided in the resolution establishing such committee, shall have and may
exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the Corporation. Each committee shall
keep regular minutes and report to the Board of Directors when required.

   Section 9. Compensation. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any,
of attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed
sum for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary
as director. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the
Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members
of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for
attending committee meetings.



   Section 10. Interested Directors. No contract or transaction between the
Corporation and one or more of its directors or officers, or between the
Corporation and any other corporation, partnership, association, or other
organization in which one or more of its directors or officers are directors or
officers, or have a financial interest, shall be void or voidable solely for
this reason, or solely because the director or officer is present at or
participates in the meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof
which authorizes the contract or transaction, or solely because his or their
votes are counted for such purpose if (i) the material facts as to his or their
relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or
are known to the Board of Directors or the committee, and the Board of
Directors or committee in good faith authorizes the contract or transaction by
the affirmative votes of a majority of the disinterested directors, even though
the disinterested directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts
as to his or their relationship or interest and as to the contract or
transaction are disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote
thereon, and the contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith
by vote of the stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to
the Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the
Board of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or
interested directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at
a meeting of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the
contract or transaction.



                                  ARTICLE IV
                                   OFFICERS

   Section 1. General. The officers of the Corporation shall be chosen by the
Board of Directors and shall be a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The
Board of Directors, in its discretion, may also choose a Chairman of the Board
of Directors (who must be a director) and one or more Vice Presidents,
Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers and other officers. Any number of
offices may be held by the same person, unless otherwise prohibited by law, the
Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws. The officers of the Corporation
need not be stockholders of the Corporation nor, except in the case of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, need such officers be directors of the
Corporation.

   Section 2. Election. The Board of Directors at its first meeting held after
each Annual Meeting of Stockholders shall elect the officers of the Corporation
who shall hold their offices for such terms and shall exercise such powers and
perform such duties as shall be determined from time to time by the Board of
Directors; and all officers of the Corporation shall hold office until their
successors are chosen and qualified, or until their earlier resignation or
removal. Any officer elected by the Board of Directors may be removed at any
time by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors. Any
vacancy occurring in any office of the Corporation shall be filled by the Board
of Directors. The salaries of all officers of the Corporation shall be fixed by
the Board of Directors.

   Section 3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney,
proxies, waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating
to securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on
behalf of the Corporation by the President or any Vice President and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and
all rights and power incident to the ownership of such securities and which, as
the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if
present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer
like powers upon any other person or persons.



   Section 4. Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of
Directors, if there be one, shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders
and of the Board of Directors. He shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation, and except where by law the signature of the President is
required, the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall possess the same power
as the President to sign all contracts, certificates and other instruments of
the Corporation which maybe authorized by the Board of Directors. During the
absence or disability of the President, the Chairman of the Board of Directors
shall exercise all the powers and discharge all the duties of the President.
The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall perform such other duties and may
exercise such other powers as from time to time may be assigned to him by these
By-Laws or by the Board of Directors.

   Section 5. President. The President shall, subject to the control of the
Board of Directors and, if there be one, the Chairman of the Board of
Directors, have general supervision of the business or the Corporation and
shall see that all orders and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried
into effect. He shall execute all bonds, mortgages, contracts and other
instruments of the Corporation requiring a seal, under the seal of the
Corporation, except where required or permitted by law to be otherwise signed
and executed and except that the other officers of the Corporation may sign and
execute documents when so authorized by these By-Laws, the Board of Directors
or the President. In the absence or disability of the Chairman or the Board of
Directors, or if there be none, the President shall preside at all meetings of
the stockholders and the Board of Directors. If there be no chairman of the
Board of Directors, the President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the
Corporation. The President shall also perform such other duties and may
exercise such other powers as from time to time may be assigned to him by these
By-Laws or by the Board of Directors.



   Section 6. Vice Presidents. At the request of the President or in his
absence or in the event of his inability or refusal to act (and if there is
more than one (in the order designated by the Board of Directors) shall perform
the duties of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of
and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Each Vice President
shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of
Directors from time to time may prescribe. If there be no Chairman of the Board
of Directors and no Vice President, the Board of Directors shall designate the
officer of the Corporation who, in the absence of the President or in the event
of the inability or refusal of the President to act, shall perform the duties
of the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be
subject to all the restrictions upon the President.

   Section 7. Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board
of Directors and all meetings of stockholders and record all the proceedings
thereat in a book or books to be kept for that purpose; the Secretary shall
also perform like duties for the standing committees when required. The
Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the
stockholders and special meetings of the Board of Directors, and shall perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or President,
under whose supervision he shall be. If the Secretary shall be unable or shall
refuse to cause to be given notice of all meetings of the stockholders and
special meetings of the Board of Directors, and if there be no Assistant
Secretary, then either the Board of Directors or the President may choose
another officer to cause such notice to be given. The Secretary shall have
custody of the seal of the Corporation and the Secretary or any Assistant
Secretary, if there be one, shall have authority to affix the same to any
instrument requiring it and when so affixed, it may be attested by the
signature of the Secretary or by the signature of any such Assistant Secretary.
The Board of Directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix
the seal of the Corporation and to attest the affixing by his signature. The
Secretary shall see that all books, reports, statements, certificates and other
documents and records required by law to be kept or filed are properly kept or
filed, as the case may be.



   Section 8. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate
funds and securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and
disbursements in books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all
moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the
Corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of
Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be
ordered by the Board of Directors, taking proper vouchers for such
disbursements, and shall render to the President and the Board of Directors, at
its regular meetings, or when the Board of Directors so requires, an account of
all his transactions as Treasurer and of the financial condition of the
Corporation. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give
the Corporation a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be
satisfactory to the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the
duties of his office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his
death, resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers,
vouchers, money and other property of whatever kind in his possession or under
his control belonging to the Corporation.

   Section 9. Assistant Secretaries. Except as may be otherwise provided in
these By-Laws, Assistant Secretaries, if there be any, shall perform such
duties and have such powers as from time to time may be assigned to them by the
Board of Directors, the President, any Vice President, if there be one, or the
Secretary, and in the absence of the Secretary or in the event of his
disability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the Secretary, and
when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the
restrictions upon the Secretary.

   Section 10. Assistant Treasurers. Assistant Treasurers, if there be any,
shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time may be
assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the President, any Vice President,
if there be one, or the Treasurer, and in the absence of the Treasurer or in
the event of his disability or refusal to act, shall perform the duties of the
Treasurer, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to
all the restrictions upon the Treasurer. If required by the Board of Directors,
an Assistant Treasurer shall give the Corporation a bond in such sum and with
such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Board of Directors for
the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the restoration to
the Corporation, in case of his death, resignation, retirement or removal from
office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other property of whatever
kind in his possession or under his control belonging to the Corporation.



   Section 11. Other Officers. Such other officers as the Board of Directors
may choose shall perform such duties and have such powers as from time to time
may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may
delegate to any other officer of the Corporation the power to choose such other
officers and to prescribe their respective duties and powers.

                                   ARTICLE V
                                     STOCK

   Section 1. Form of Certificates. Every holder of stock in the Corporation
shall be entitled to have a certificate signed, in the name of the Corporation
(i) by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the President or a Vice
President and (ii) by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary
or an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares
owned by him in the Corporation.

   Section 2. Signatures. Any or all of the signatures on a certificate may be
a facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or
whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased
to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is
issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he were
such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

   Section 3. Lost Certificates. The Board of Directors may direct a new
certificate to be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the
Corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of
an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be
lost, stolen or destroyed. When authorizing such issue of a new certificate,
the Board of Directors may, in its discretion and as a condition precedent to
the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed
certificate, or his legal representative, to advertise the same in such manner
as the Board of Directors shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond
in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made
against the Corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been
lost, stolen or destroyed.



   Section 4. Transfers. Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the
manner prescribed by law and in these By-Laws. Transfers of stock shall be made
on the books of the Corporation only by the person named in the certificate or
by his attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the
certificate therefor, which shall be canceled before a new certificate shall be
issued.

   Section 5. Record Date. In order that the Corporation may determine the
stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or
any adjournment thereof, or entitled to express consent to corporate action in
writing without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or
other distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any
rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the
purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix, in advance,
a record date, which shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days
before the date of such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other
action. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to
vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the
meeting; provided however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record
date for the adjourned meeting.

   Section 6. Beneficial Owners. The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize
the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares
to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls
and assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of shares, and
shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in
such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall
have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law.



                                  ARTICLE VI
                                    NOTICES

   Section 1. Notices. Whenever written notice is required by law, the
Certificate of incorporation or these By-Laws, to be given to any director,
member of a committee or stockholder, such notice may be given by mail,
addressed to such director, member of a committee or stockholder, at his
address as it appears on the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon
prepaid, and such notice shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same
shall be deposited in the United States mail. Written notice may also be given
personally or by telegram, telex or cable.

   Section 2. Waivers of Notice. Whenever any notice is required by law, the
Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws, to be given to any director,
member of a committee or stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed, by
the person or persons entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time
stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent thereto.

                                  ARTICLE VII
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS

   Section 1. Dividends. Dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation,
subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, may be
declared by the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, and may
be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the capital stock. Before payment
of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation
available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to
time, in its absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve or reserves to meet
contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any
property of the Corporation, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of
Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.



   Section 2. Disbursements. All checks or demands for money and notes of the
Corporation shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or
persons as the Board of Directors may from time to time designate.

   Section 3. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by
resolution of the Board of Directors.

   Section 4. Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon
the name of the Corporation, the year of its organization and the words
"Corporate Seal, Delaware". The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile
thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   Section 1. Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings other Than
Those by or in the Right of the Corporation. Subject to Section 3 of this
Article VIII, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party
or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed
action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or
investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by
reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of the Corporation,
or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of
the Corporation as a director or officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture. trust, employee benefit plan or other
enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments, fines and
amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in good faith and
in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.



   Section 2. Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings by or in the
Right of the Corporation. Subject to Section 3 of this Article VIII, the
Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened
to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or
in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of
the fact that he is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or
was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise
against expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred
by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if
he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; except that no
indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to
which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation
unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which
such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite
the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case,
such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses
which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

   Section 3. Authorization of Indemnification. Any indemnification under this
Article VIII (unless ordered by a court) shall be made by the Corporation only
as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of
the director or officer is proper in the circumstances because he has met the
applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 1 or Section 2 of this
Article VIII, as the case may be. Such determination shall be made (i) by a
majority vote of the directors who are not parties to such action, suit or
proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (ii) if there are no such
directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent legal counsel in a
written opinion, or (iii) by the stockholders. To the extent, however, that a
director or officer of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or
otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding described above, or in
defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith, without the necessity of authorization in the specific
case.



   Section 4. Good Faith Defined. For purposes of any determination under
Section 3 of this Article VIII, a person shall be deemed to have acted in good
faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the
best interests of the Corporation, or, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, to have had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was
unlawful, if his action is based on the records or books of account of the
Corporation or another enterprise, or on information supplied to him by the
officers for the Corporation or another enterprise in the course of their
duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Corporation or another
enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the
Corporation or another enterprise by an independent certified public accountant
or by an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the
Corporation or another enterprise. The term "another enterprise" as used in
this Section 4 shall mean any other corporation or any partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise of which such person
is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent. The provisions of this Section 4 shall not be deemed to be
exclusive or to limit in any way the circumstances in which a person may be
deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Sections 1
or 2 of this Article VIII. as the case may be.



   Section 5. Indemnification by a Court. Notwithstanding any contrary
determination in the specific case under Section 3 of this Article VIII, and
notwithstanding the absence of any determination thereunder, any director or
officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction in the State of
Delaware for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under Sections
1 and 2 of this Article VIII. The basis of such indemnification by a court
shall be a determination by such court that indemnification of the director or
officer is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable
standards of conduct set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Article VIII, as the
case may be. Neither a contrary determination in the specific case under
Section 3 of this Article VIII nor the absence of any determination thereunder
shall be a defense to such application or create a presumption that the
director or officer seeking indemnification has not met any applicable standard
of conduct. Notice of any application for indemnification pursuant to this
Section 5 shall be given to the Corporation promptly upon the filing of such
application. If successful, in whole or in part, the director or officer
seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to be paid the expense of
prosecuting such application.

   Section 6. Expenses Payable in Advance. Expenses incurred by a director or
officer in defending or investigating a threatened or pending action, suit or
proceeding shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition
of such action, suit or proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on
behalf of such director or officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately
be determined that he is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as
authorized in this Article VIII.

   Section 7. Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses.
The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted pursuant
to this Article VIII shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which
those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under
any By-Law, agreement, contract, vote of stockholders or disinterested
directors or pursuant to the direction (howsoever embodied) of any court of
competent jurisdiction or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity
and as to action in another capacity while holding such office, it being the
policy of the Corporation that indemnification of the persons specified in
Sections 1 and 2 of this Article VIII shall be made to the fullest extent
permitted by law. The provisions of this Article VIII shall not be deemed to
preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in Sections 1
or 2 of this Article VIII but whom the Corporation has the power or obligation
to indemnify under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State
of Delaware, or otherwise.



   Section 8. Insurance. The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on
behalf of any person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or
is or was a director of officer of the Corporation serving at the request of
the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other
enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in
any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the
Corporation would have the power or the obligation to indemnify him against
such liability under the provisions of this Article VIII.

   Section 9. Certain Definitions. For purposes of this Article VIII.
references to "the Corporation" shall include, in addition to the resulting
corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a
constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate
existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its
directors or officers, so that any person who is or was a director or officer
of such constituent corporation, or is or was a director or officer of such
constituent corporation serving at the request of such constituent corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise, shall stand in
the same position under the provisions of this Article VIII with respect to the
resulting or surviving corporation as he would have with respect to such
constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued. For purposes
of this Article VIII, references to "fines" shall include any excise taxes
assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references
to "serving at the request of the Corporation" shall include any service as a
director or officer with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants
or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonable believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries
of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner "not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation" as referred to in this
Article VIII.



   Section 10. Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses. The
indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant
to, this Article VIII shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized or
ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer
and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of
such a person.

   Section 11. Limitation on Indemnification. Notwithstanding anything
contained in this Article VIII to the contrary, except for proceedings to
enforce rights to indemnification (which shall be governed by Section 5
hereof), the Corporation shall not be obligated to indemnify any director or
officer in connection with a proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such
person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized or consented to
by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

   Section 12. Indemnification of Employees and Agents. The Corporation may, to
the extent authorized from time to time by the Board of Directors, provide
rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to employees and
agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred in this Article VIII to
directors and officers of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                  AMENDMENTS

   Section 1. Amendments. These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed, in
whole or in part, or new By-Laws may be adopted by the stockholders or by the
Board of Directors, provided, however, that notice of such alteration,
amendment, repeal or adoption of new By-Laws be contained in the notice of such
meeting of stockholders or Board of Directors as the case may be. All such
amendments must be approved by either the holders of a majority of the
outstanding capital stock entitled to vote thereon or by a majority of the
entire Board of Directors then in office.



   Section 2. Entire Board of Directors. As used in this Article DC and in
these By-Laws generally, the term "entire Board of Directors" means the total
number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies.


                                                                    Exhibit 3.7

                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS BUDGET HOLDINGS, LLC

   This Certificate of Formation of Avis Budget Holdings, LLC dated as of the
14th day of March, 2006, has been duly executed and is being filed by an
authorized person to form a limited liability company under the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act (6 Del. C. Section 18-101, et seq.), as amended
from time to time.

   1. The name of the limited liability company is Avis Budget Holdings, LLC.

   2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711
Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company.

   3. The Certificate of Formation shall become effective upon filing.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of
Formation of this 14th day of March, 2006.

                                          /s/ Jean Marie Sera
                                          -------------------------------------
                                          Jean Marie Sera, Authorized Person


                                                                    Exhibit 3.8

   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT dated as of March 16, 2006,
(the "Operating Agreement"), of Avis Budget Holdings. LLC (the "Company"), by
Cendant Finance Holding Company LLC. as sole member of the Company (the
"Member").

                                    RECITAL

       The member desires to form the Company under the Delaware Limited
Liability Company Act o as amended from time to time, the "Act").

       Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein,
the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I
                                  DEFINITIONS

SECTION 1.1. Definitions.

   Capitalized terms used by not otherwise defined herein shall have the
meanings assigned to them in the Act.

                                  ARTICLE II
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS

SECTION 2.1. Formation.

The member hereby forms the Company pursuant to the Act. A Certificate of
Formation described in Section 18.201 of the Act (the "Certificate of
Formation") has been filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware
in conformity with the Act.

Section 2.2. Company Name.

The name for the Company "Avis Budget Holdings, LLC" or such other name or
names as may be selected by the Members from time to time, and its business
shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes as the
Members deem necessary to comply with requirements of the jurisdictions in
which the Company's operations are conducted.

SECTION 2.3. Registered Office: Registered Agent.

The Company shall maintain a registered office in the State of Delaware, and
the name and address of the Company's registered agent in the State of Delaware
is Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400. Wilmington.
Delaware 19801.


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SECTION 2.4. Place of Business.

The business address of the Company shall be determined by the Board (as
defined below). The Company may from time to time have such other place or
places of business within or without the State of Delaware as the Board may
deem advisable.

SECTION 2.5. Purpose: Nature of Business Permitted; Powers.

The Company is formed for the purpose of engaging in any lawful act or activity
for which limited liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company
shall possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act
or by any other law or by the Operating Agreement, together with any powers and
privileges incidental thereto, insofar as such powers and privileges are
necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business
purpose or activities of the Company.

SECTION 2.6. Business Transactions of a Member with the Company.

In accordance with Section 18-107 of the Act, a member may lend money to.
borrow money from, act as surety, guarantor or endorser for, guarantee or
assume one or more specific obligations of, provide collateral for, and
transact other business with, the Company and, subject to applicable law, shall
have the same rights and obligations with respect to any such matter as a
person who is not a Member.

SECTION 2.7. Fiscal Year.

The fiscal year of the Company (the "Fiscal Year") for financial statement and
federal income tax purposes shall be determined by the Board.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                    MEMBERS

SECTION 3.1. Members.

The Members of the Company shall consist of the Members set forth on Schedule A
hereto. Schedule A shall be amended from time to time to reflect the admission
of any Member or the removal, expulsion, retirement or death of any Member, the
receipt by the Company of notice of any change of name of a Member and any
additional capital contributions. Subject to the limitations and restrictions
set forth in the Operating Agreement, each Member shall have all the rights,
powers and obligations which may be possessed by a member of a limited
liability company under the Act.

SECTION 3.2 Classes.

The membership interests of the Company shall consist of one class of common
membership interests ("Common Interests"). Except as specifically provided
herein, all Common Interests shall be identical with each other in every
respect.


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SECTION 3.3. Voting.

Except as expressly provided otherwise in the Operating Agreement, all Members
shall vote as a single class and no Member shall have the right to vote as a
separate class. Members shall only entitled to vote upon those matters
requiring approval of the Members pursuant to the Operating Agreement, the Act
or as otherwise submitted to Members for their consideration by the Board. Each
Member shall be entitled to vote in proportion to its respective Common
Interests in the Company set forth on Schedule A hereto (the "Common interest
Percentage") at the time such action is taken.

SECTION 3.4. Liability of Members.

All debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, whether arising in
contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the debts, obligations and
liabilities of the Company, and no Member shall be obligated personally for any
such debt, obligation or liability of the Company solely by reason of being a
Member.

SECTION 3.5. Company Property.

No real or other property of the Company shall be deemed to be owned by any
Member individually, but shall be owned by and title shall be vested solely in
the Company. The interests of the Members in the Company shall constitute
personal property.

SECTION 3.6. Actions by the Members: Meetings; Quorum.

(a) The Members may vote, approve a matter or take any action by the vote of
the Members at a meeting, in person or by proxy, or without a meeting by
written consent. Meetings of the Members may be conducted in person or by
conference telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken
at any meeting of the Members may be taken without a meeting if such number of
members holding at least the Common Interest Percentage required to approve
such action pursuant to the terms of the Operating Agreement or the Act consent
thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of
the proceedings of the Members.

(b) For any meeting of Members, the presence in person or by proxy of Members
owning at least fifty and one-tenth percent (50.1 %) of the outstanding Common
Interests at the time of the action taken (a "Majority") constitutes a quorum
for the transaction of business.

(c) The affirmative vote of a Majority of Members constitutes approval of any
action.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                  MANAGEMENT

SECTION 4.1. Management of the Company.

(a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder to the
Members for decision, the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed
by a Board of Managers (the "Board"), which shall be responsible for policy
setting and approval of the overall direction of the Company. The Board shall
consist of a minimum of two (2) individuals (the "Managers") each of whom shall
be designated by the Members from me to time. Each Manager shall serve a one
(1) year term and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

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(b) Managers may be removed from office only upon the approval of the members
with or without cause. Any vacancy occurring on the Board due to resignation,
removal, death or disability shall be filled by the members. A Manager chosen
to fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in
office.

SECTION 4.2. Meetings of the Board.

(a) The Board shall meet annually and at such other times as may be necessary
for the Company's business on at least one (1) days' prior written notice of
the time and place of such meeting given by any Manager. A majority of the
Managers elected and serving shall constitute a quorum for the transactions of
business by the Board.

(b) All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority
of the Managers. A Manager who is present at a meeting of the Board when action
is taken shall be deemed to have assented to the action taken unless: (i) the
Manager objects at the beginning of the meeting, or promptly upon his or her
arrival, to holding the meeting or transacting business thereat, (ii) the
Manager's dissent or abstention from the action taken is entered in the minutes
of the meeting; or (iii) the Manager delivers written notice of his or her
dissent or abstention to the presiding officer of the meeting before its
adjournment or to the Secretary of the Company immediately alter adjournment of
the meeting. The right of dissent or abstention shall not be available to a
Manager who votes in favor of the action taken.

(c) Notice of any Board meeting may be waived by any Manager before or after
such meeting.

(d) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference telephone
facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the
Board may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board consent
thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of
proceedings of the Board.

SECTION 4.3. Officers.

The Board shall have the authority and power to appoint and terminate with or
without cause officers of the Company and such officers shall have such powers
and duties as may be delegated to them by the Board.

SECTION 4.4. Tax Matters Partner.

Cendant Corporation is hereby designated as the Company's "Tax Matters Partner"
under Section 6231 (a) (7) of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and shall
have all the powers and responsibilities of such position as provided in the
Code. The Tax Matters Partner is specifically directed and authorized to take
whatever steps are necessary or desirable to perfect such designation,
including filing any forms or documents with the Internal Revenue Service and
taking such other action as may from time to time be required under the
Regulations issued under the Code.

SECTION 4.5. Reliance by Third Parties.

Persons dealing with the Company are entitled to rely conclusively upon the
power and authority of the Board herein set forth and the power and authority
delegated to any officer of the Company by the Board.

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SECTION 4.6. Expenses.

Except as otherwise provided in the Operating Agreement, the Company will be
responsible for all expenses, including, without limitation:

(a) all expenses related to the business of the Company and all routine
administrative expenses of the Company, including the maintenance of books and
records of the Company, the preparation and dispatch to the Members of checks,
financial reports, tax returns and notices required pursuant to the Operating
Agreement or in connection with the holding of any meetings of the Members:

(b) all expenses incurred in connection with any indebtedness or guarantees of
the Company or any proposed or definitive credit facility or other credit
arrangement;

(c) all expenses incurred in connection with any litigation or arbitration
involving the Company (including the cost of any investigation and preparation)
and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith;

(d) all expenses for indemnity or contribution payable by the Company to any
person:

(e) all expense incurred in connection with the collection of amounts due to
the Company from any person; and

(f) all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of amendments to
the Operating Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE V
                      CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND CONTRIBUTIONS

SECTION 5.1. Capital Structure.

The capital structure of the Company shall consist of one class of Common
Interests.

SECTION 5.2. Capital Contributions.

(a) Each Member shall contribute, as an initial capital contribution ("Initial
Capital Contribution") to the Company, the following:

       Cendant Finance Holding Company LLC           100%

(b) In exchange for the Initial Capital Contributions, Cendant Finance Holding
Company LLC shall receive Common Interests in the Company in the proportion to
the Common Interest Percentage set forth opposite the name of each such Member
on Schedule A hereto.

SECTION 5.3. Additional Contributions.

No Member shall be obligated to make any additional capital contribution to the
Company. Members shall be permitted to make additional capital contributions
with the approval of the Board.

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                                  ARTICLE VI
                         ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

SECTION 6.1. Allocation of Profits and Losses.

For financial accounting, the Company's net profits or net losses shall be
determined on an annual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. For tax purposes, the Company's net profits or net losses shall be
determined on an annual basis in accordance with the manner in which profit or
loss is determined for Federal income tax purposes. In each year, profits and
losses shall be allocated to the Members in proportion to each Member's Common
Interest Percentage as set forth on Schedule A hereto.

SECTION 6.2. No Right to Distributions.

No member shall have the right to demand distributions of any amount of its
capital contributions, except as expressly provided in this Article 6.

SECTION 6.3. Ordinary Distributions.

Subject to the provisions of Section 6.4 upon the approval of a majority of the
Board, the Company may make distributions (in amounts to be determined by the
Board) to Members in proportion to their respective Common Interest Percentages.

SECTION 6.4. Restrictions on Distributions.

The foregoing provisions of this Article 6 to the contrary notwithstanding, no
distribution shall be made if such distribution would violate any contract or
agreement to which the Company is then a party or any law, rule, regulation,
order or directive of any governmental authority then applicable to the Company.

SECTION 6.5. Withholding.

The Company is authorized to withhold from distributions to a Member, or with
respect to allocations to a Member, and to pay over to a Federal, state or
local government, any amounts required to be withheld pursuant to the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any provisions of any other Federal, state
or local law. Any amounts so withheld shall be treated as having been
distributed to such Member pursuant to this Article 6 for all purposes of the
Operating Agreement, and shall be offset against the current or next amounts
otherwise distributable to such Member.

                                  ARTICLE VII
                               BOOKS AND RECORDS

SECTION 7.1. Books and Records; Accounting.

The Company shall keep or cause to be kept at the office of the Company (or at
such other place as the Board shall determine in its discretion) full and
accurate books and records regarding the status of the business and financial
condition of the Company.

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SECTION 7.2. Company Tax Returns.

The Company shall cause to be prepared and timely filed all tax returns
required to be filed for the Company. The Tax Matters Partner may, in its
discretion, make or refrain from making any Federal, state or local income or
other tax elections for the Company that it deems necessary or advisable.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                    DURATION AND TERMINATION OF THE COMPANY

SECTION 8.1. Term.

The existence of the Company shall commence on the date of the filing of the
Certificate of Formation in the office of the Secretary of State of the State
of Delaware in accordance with the Act and shall have a perpetual life unless
one of the following events shall occur (an "Event of Termination"):

(a) a determination by a Majority of the Members to terminate the Company; or

(b) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

No other event, including the retirement, withdrawal, insolvency, liquidation,
dissolution, insanity, resignation, expulsion, bankruptcy, death, incapacity or
adjudication of incompetency of a Member, shall cause the existence of the
Company to terminate.

SECTION 8.2 Liquidation.

(a) In the event that an Event of Termination shall occur, then the Company
shall be liquidated and its affairs shall be wound up. All proceeds from such
liquidation shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 18-804 of the Act, and all interests in the Company shall be canceled.
Distributions to the Members shall be made in accordance with each Member's
Common Interest Percentage.

(b) In the event of the dissolution of the Company, prior to any liquidation, a
proper accounting shall be made to the Members from the date of the last
previous accounting to the date of dissolution.

(c) In the event the Board determines that a portion of the Company's assets
are best distributed in kind to the Members, then such assets shall be so
distributed in kind to the Members in undivided shares therein as tenants in
common in accordance with each Member's Common Interest Percentage.

(d) Upon the completion of the distribution of the Company's assets, the
Company shall be terminated and the Members shall cause the Company to execute
and file a Certificate of Cancellation in accordance with Section 18-203 of the
Act.

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                                  ARTICLE IX
                                    REPORTS

SECTION 9.1. Form K-1.

After the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall cause to be prepared and
transmitted, as promptly as possible, and in any event within 90 days of the
close of the fiscal year, a federal income tax Form K-l and any required
similar state income tax form for each Member.

                                   ARTICLE X
                        EXCULPATION AND INDEMNIFICATION

SECTION 10.1. Exculpation.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Operating Agreement, whether
express or implied, or obligation or duty at law or in equity, none of any
Manager, any Member, or any officers, directors, stockholders, partners,
employees, representatives or agents of either of the foregoing, nor any
officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company or any of its
affiliates (individually, a "Covered Person" and collectively, the "Covered
Persons") shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any act or
omission (in relation to the Company, the Operating Agreement, any related
document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted in
good faith by a Covered Person and in the reasonable belief that such act or
omission is in or is not contrary to the best interests of the Company and is
within the scope of authority granted to such Covered Person by the Operating
Agreement, provided that such act or omission does not constitute fraud,
willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

SECTION 10.2. Indemnification.

To the fullest extent permitted by law. the Company shall indemnify and hold
harmless each Covered Person from and against any and all Losses, claims,
demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, tines, settlements and other amounts
arising from any and all claims, demands actions, suits or proceedings, civil,
criminal. administrative or investigative, in which the Covered Person may be
involved, or threatened to be involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of
its management of the affairs of the Company or which relates to or arises out
of the Company or its property, business or affairs. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, a Covered Person shall not be entitled to indemnification under this
Section 10.2 with respect to any claim, issue or matter in which such Covered
Person is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have engaged in fraud,
willful misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

SECTION 10.3. Advancement of Expenses. The Company may pay for in advance or
reimburse the reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred by a Covered Person in such proceeding referred to in Section 10.2 in
advance of the final disposition of such proceeding, or, where appropriate, may
assume the defense of any such Covered Person at the Company's expense upon the
receipt by the Company of an undertaking by such Covered Person to repay any
amounts so advanced if such Covered Person is ultimately determined not to be
entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 10.2 hereof.

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SECTION 10.4. Indemnification Not Exclusive.

The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided for in this Article X
shall not exclude, limit or preclude any other rights to which any such Covered
Person seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under
the Act, any agreement or contract, any other applicable law or otherwise, and
shall continue as to a Covered Person who has ceased to serve as a manager,
officer, employee, agent, partner, trustee, or in any other indemnified
capacity, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors,
administrators of any such Covered Person.

SECTION 10.5. Insurance.

The Company may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any Covered Person
against any liability asserted against or incurred by such Covered Person in
any capacity or arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the
Company has the obligation or power to indemnify such Covered Person against
such liability pursuant to the provisions of this Article X. the Act. or
otherwise.

SECTION 10.6. Continuation of Indemnity.

The provisions of this Article X shall continue to apply to any proceeding
specified in Section 10.2 made or commenced against any Covered Person who has
ceased to be a Covered Person entitled to Indemnification hereunder and shall
inure to the benefit of the estate, heirs and personal representatives of such
Covered Person.

                                  ARTICLE XI
                                 MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 11.1. Transfers of Common Interests.

Each Member shall be entitled to transfer its Common Interest in the Company,
and the assignee of such Common Interest shall be entitled to exercise all
rights and privileges of a Member of the Company, including. without
limitation, the right to participate in the management of the Company, upon the
occurrence of each of the following:

(a) a majority of the Members (other than the Member assigning its Common
Interest) consents to the admission of such assignee as a Member of the
Company; and

(b) the Board receives written instruments whereby such assignee consents to be
bound by the terms of the Operating Agreement.

SECTION 11.2. Amendment to the Agreement.

Except as otherwise provided in the Operating Agreement, the Operating
Agreement may be amended by, and only by, a written instrument executed by all
of the Members.


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SECTION 11.3. Successors: Counterparts.

The Operating Agreement (a) shall be binding as to the legal successors,
assigns, nominees and representatives of the Members and (b) may be executed in
several counterparts with the same effect as if the parties executing the
several counterparts had all executed one counterpart.

SECTION 11.4. Governing Law; Severability.

The Operating Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Delaware without giving effect to the principles of
conflict of laws thereof. In particular, the Operating Agreement shall be
construed to the maximum extent possible to comply with all the terms and
conditions of the Act. If it shall be determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction that any provisions or wording of the Operating Agreement shall be
invalid or unenforceable under the Act or other applicable law, such invalidity
or unenforceability shall not invalidate the entire Agreement. In that case,
the Operating Agreement shall be construed so as to limit any term or provision
so as to make it enforceable or valid within the requirements of applicable
law, and, in the event such term or provisions cannot be so limited, the
Operating Agreement shall be construed to omit such invalid or unenforceable
terms or provisions. If it shall be determined by a court of competent
jurisdiction that any provision relating to the distributions and allocations
of the Company or to any expenses payable by the Company is invalid or
unenforceable, the Operating Agreement shall be construed or interpreted so as
(a) to make it enforceable or valid and (b) to make the distributions and
allocations as closely equivalent to those set forth in the Operating Agreement
as is permissible under applicable law.

SECTION 11.5. Filings.

Following the execution and delivery of the Operating Agreement, the Members
shall promptly prepare any documents required to be filed and recorded under
the Act, and the Members shall promptly cause each such document to be filed
and recorded in accordance with the Act and, to the extent required by local
law, to be filed and recorded or notice thereof to be published in the
appropriate place in each jurisdiction in which the Company may hereafter
establish a place of business. The Members shall also promptly cause to be
filed, recorded and published such statements of fictitious business name and
any other notices, certificates, statements or other instruments required by
any provision of any applicable law of the United States or any state or other
jurisdiction which governs the conduct of its business from time to time.

SECTION 11.6. Headings.

Section and other headings contained in the Operating Agreement are for
reference purposes only and are not intended to describe, interpret define or
limit the scope or intent of the Operating Agreement or any provision hereof.

SECTION 11.7. Additional Documents.

Each Member agrees to perform all further acts and execute, acknowledge and
deliver any documents that may be reasonably necessary to carry out the
provisions of the Operating Agreement.


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SECTION 11.8. Notices.

All notices, requests and other communications to any Member shall be in
writing (including telecopier or similar writing) and shall be given to such
member (and any other person designated by such Member) at its address or
telecopier number set forth in a schedule filed with the records of the Company
or such other address or telecopier number as such Member may hereafter specify
for the purpose by notice. Each such notice, request or other communication
shall be effective (a) if given by telecopier, when transmitted to the number
specified pursuant to this Section and the appropriate confirmation is
received, (b) if given by the mails with first class postage prepaid, addressed
as aforesaid, or (c) if given by any other means, when delivered at the address
specified pursuant to this Section.

SECTION 11.9. Waiver of Partition.

Each of the Members hereby irrevocably waives any and all rights that such
Member may have to maintain any action for partition of any of the Company's
property.

SECTION 11.10. Interpretation.

Wherever from the context it appears appropriate, each term stated in either
the singular or the plural shall include the singular and the plural, and
pronouns stated in either the masculine, the feminine, or the neuter gender
shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter.

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                                        CENDANT FINANCE HOLDING COMPANY LLC

                                        /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                        --------------------------------------
                                        Lynn A. Feldman
                                        Vice President and Assistant Secretary

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                                  Schedule A
                           Avis Budget Holdings, LLC

Members                                            Common Interest Percentage
- -------                                            --------------------------
Cendant Finance Holding Company LLC                           100%

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                                                                    Exhibit 3.9

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      of
                        AVIS ASIA AND PACIFIC, LIMITED

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is AVIS ASIA AND PACIFIC, LIMITED.

   SECOND: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is The
Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is:

   To deal in, sell, operate, let for hire, and lease automobiles, trucks,
trailers, and other vehicles, motorized and non-motorized, of every kind and
nature and description, and boats and other means of transportation.

   To engage in, carry on, conduct and/or participate in any general or
specific branch or phase of the activities, enterprises, or businesses
authorized in this Certificate in the State of Delaware or in any other state
of the United States and in all foreign countries, and in all territories,
possessions, and other places, and in connection with the same, or any thereof,
to be and act either as principal, agent, contractor or otherwise.

   To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

   To manufacture, purchase or otherwise acquire, invest in, own, mortgage,
pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade, deal in and
with goods, wares and merchandise and personal property of every class and
description.

   To acquire, and pay for in cash, stock or bonds of this corporation or
otherwise, the good will, rights, assets and property, and to undertake or
assume the whole or any part of the obligations or liabilities of any person,
firm, association or corporation.

   To acquire, hold, use, sell, assign, lease, grant licenses in respect of,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of letters patent of the United States or any
foreign country, patent rights, licenses and privileges, inventions,
improvements and processes, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, relating to
or useful in connection with any business of this corporation.

   To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to receive, hold,
own, guarantee, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise
dispose of or deal in and with any of the shares of the capital stock, or any
voting trust certificates in respect of the shares of capital stock, scrip,
warrants, rights, bonds, debentures, notes, trust receipts, and other
securities, obligations, choses in action and evidences of indebtedness or
interest issued or created by any corporations, joint stock companies,
syndicates, associations, firms, trust or persons, public or private, within or
without the United States of America or by the government of the United States
of America, or by any foreign government, or by any state, territory, province,
municipality or other political subdivision or by any governmental agency, and
as owner thereof to possess and exercise all the rights, powers and privileges
of ownership, including the right to execute consents and vote thereon, and to
do any and all acts and things necessary or advisable for the preservation,
protection, improvement and enhancement in value thereof.



   To borrow or raise money for any of the purposes of the corporation and,
from time to time without limit as to amount, to draw, make, accept, endorse,
execute and issue promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, warrants, bonds,
debentures and other negotiable or non-negotiable instruments and evidences of
indebtedness, and to secure the payments of any thereof and of the interest
thereon by mortgage upon or pledge, conveyance or assignment in trust of the
whole or any part of the property of the corporation, whether at the time owned
or thereafter acquired, and to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of such bonds
or other obligations of the corporation for its corporate purposes.

   To purchase, receive, take by grant, gift, devise, bequest or otherwise,
lease or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, employ, use and otherwise deal
in and with real or personal property, or any interest therein, wherever
situated, and to sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose
of, or mortgage or pledge, all or any of the corporation's property and assets,
or any interest therein, wherever situated.

   In general, to possess and exercise all the powers and privileges granted by
the General Corporation Law of Delaware or by any other law of Delaware or by
this Certificate of Incorporation together with any powers incidental thereof,
so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the
conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the corporation.

   The business and purposes specified in the foregoing clauses shall, except
where otherwise expressed, be in no way limited or restricted by reference to,
or inference from, the terms of any other clause in this certificate of
incorporation, but the business and purposes specified in each of the foregoing
clauses of this article shall be regarded as independent business and purposes.

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000); all of such shares shall be without
par value.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----          -----------------------------
                  Dennis Roth            20 Lawrence Court
                                     Syosset. New York, 11791

   The name and mailing address of each person, who is to serve as a director
until the first annual meeting of the stockholders or until a successor is
elected and qualified, is as follows:

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----          -----------------------------
              Joseph V. Vittoria          11 Meadow Drive
                                        Greenwich, CT 06830

                   Jose Sanz            101 Brookside Drive
                                        Greenwich, CT 06830

              Michael P. Collins        3 Great Neck Court
                                       Huntington, NY 11743

                Gordon Howlett           6, Alician Street
                                         Roseville, N.S.W.
                                             Australia

   SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.



   SEVENTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized:

   To make, alter or repeal the by-laws of the corporation.

   To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the real and
personal property of the corporation.

   To set apart out of any of the funds of the corporation available for
dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and to abolish any such
reserve in the manner in which it was created.

   By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or more committees, each
committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The
board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
the committee. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of
the board of directors, or in the by-laws of the corporation, shall have and
may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
provided, however, the by-laws may provide that in the absence or
disqualification of any member of such committee or committees, the member or
members thereof, present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the board of directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such
absent or disqualified member.

   When and as authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the stock issued and outstanding having voting power given at a
stockholders' meeting duly called upon such notice as is required by statute,
or when authorized by the written consent of the holders of a majority of the
voting stock issued and outstanding, to sell, lease, exchange all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation, including its
good will and its corporate franchises, upon such terms and conditions and for
such consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of money or property
including shares of stock in, and/or other securities of, any other corporate
or corporations, as its board of directors shall deem expedient and for the
best interests of the corporation.

   EIGHTH: Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the
by-laws of the corporation shall so provide.

   Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the by-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
board of directors or in the by-laws of the corporation.

   NINTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this
corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary
way of this corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of title 8
of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,
and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this corporation, as the
case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a
majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or
class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to
any reorganization of this corporation as consequence of such compromise or
arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization
shall, if sanctioned by the court to which, the said application has been made,
be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or all the
stockholders or class of stockholders, of this corporation, as the case may be,
and also on this corporation.



   TENTH: The corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law, of
the State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and
certifying that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true,
and accordingly have hereto set my hand this 25th day of March, 1961.

                                                  /s/ Dennis Roth
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.10

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                        AVIS ASIA AND PACIFIC, LIMITED
                           (A Delaware Corporation)

                                   ARTICLE I
                                  DEFINITIONS

   As used in these By-laws unless the context otherwise requires, the term:

   1.1 "Assistant Secretary" means an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.2 "Assistant Treasurer" means an Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.3 "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

   1.4 "By-laws" means the initial by-laws of the Corporation, as amended from
time to time.

   1.5 "Certificate of Incorporation" means the initial certificate of
incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, supplemented or restated from
time to time.

   1.6 "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the Corporation.

   1.7 "Corporation" means AVIS ASIA AND PACIFIC, LIMITED.



   1.8 "Chairman of the Board" means the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

   1.9 "Directors" means directors of the Corporation.

   1.10 "General Corporation Law" means the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, as amended from time to time.

   1.11 "Office of the Corporation" means the executive office of the
Corporation, anything in Section 131 of the General Corporation Law to the
contrary notwithstanding.

   1.12 "President" means the President of the Corporation.

   1.13 "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.14 "Stockholder" means stockholders of the Corporation.

   1.15 "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.16 "Vice President" means a Vice President of the Corporation.

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                 STOCKHOLDERS

   2.1 Place of Meetings. Every meeting of the stockholders shall be held at
the office of the Corporation or at such other place within or without the
State of Delaware as shall be specified or fixed in the notice of such meeting
or in the waiver of notice thereof.

   2.2 Annual Meeting. A meeting of stockholders shall be held annually for the
election of directors and the transaction of other business at such hour as may
be designated in the notice of meeting on the fourth Wednesday in May in each
year or, if such date falls on a legal holiday, on the first business day
thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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   2.3 Deferred Meeting for Election of Directors, Etc. If the annual meeting
of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of other
business is not held on the date fixed in Section 2.2, the Board shall call a
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of
other business as soon thereafter as convenient.

   2.4 Other Special Meetings. A special meeting of stockholders (other than a
special meeting for the election of directors), or a special meeting of any
class or series thereof, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called
at any time by the Board or by the President or by the Secretary, and shall be
called by the President or by the Secretary on the written request of holders
of twenty percentum (20%) or more of the shares of capital stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote in an election of directors, which written request
shall state the purpose or purposes of such meeting. At any special meeting of
stockholders only such business may be transacted which is related to the
purpose or purposes of such meeting set forth in the notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the By-laws or in any waiver of notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.7 of the By-laws,

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   2.5 Fixing Record Date. For the purpose of determining the stockholders
entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any
adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing
without a meeting, or for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to
receive payment of any dividend or the allotment of any rights, or entitled to
exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock,
or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix, in advance, a
date as the record date for any such determination of stockholders. Such date
shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date of such
meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. If no such record
date is fixed:

      2.5.1 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of
   or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on
   the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is
   waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which
   the meeting is held;

      2.5.2 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to express
   consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior
   action by the Board is necessary, shall be the day on which the first
   written consent is expressed;

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      2.5.3 The record date for determining stockholders for any purpose other
   than that specified in Sections 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 shall be at the close of
   business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating
   thereto.

When a determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any
meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this Section 2.5 such
determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof, unless the Board fixes a
new record date for the adjourned meeting,

   2.6 Notice of Meetings of Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided in
Sections 2.5 and 2.7 of the By-laws, whenever under the General Corporation Law
or the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, stockholders are required
or permitted to take any action at a meeting, written notice shall be given
stating the place, date and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special
meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. A copy of the
notice of any meeting shall be given, personally or by mail, not less than ten
nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, to each stockholder
entitled to notice of or to vote at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall
be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid, directed to the stockholder at his address as it appears on the
records of the Corporation. An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary or of the transfer agent of the Corporation that the notice required
by this section has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie
evidence of the facts stated therein. When a meeting is adjourned to another
time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time
and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is
taken, and at the adjourned meeting any business may be transacted that might
have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. If, however, the
adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned
meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the
meeting.

                                      -5-



   2.7 Waivers of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
stockholder under any provision of the General Corporation Law or of the
Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, a written waiver thereof, signed
by the stockholder entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated
therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a
meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the
stockholder attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the
beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the
meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be
transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice.

                                      -6-



   2.8 List of Stockholders. The Secretary shall prepare and make, or cause to
be prepared and made, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a
complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in
alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number
of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open
to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting,
during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the
meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held,
which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so
specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall also be
produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time
thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.

   2.9 Quorum of Stockholders; Adjournment. The holders of one-third of the
shares of stock entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, present in
person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of any business at such meeting. When a quorum is once present to organize a
meeting of stockholders, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any
stockholders. The holders of a majority of the shares of stock present in
person or represented by proxy at any meeting of stockholders, including an
adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting
to another time and place.

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   2.10 Voting; Proxies. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation every stockholder of record shall be entitled at every meeting of
stockholders to one vote for each share of capital stock standing in his name
on the record of stockholders determined in accordance with Section 2.5 of the
By-laws. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one
vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in the By-laws or the
General Corporation Law to a majority or other proportion of stock shall refer
to such majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock. The provisions
of Sections 212 and 217 of the General Corporation Law shall apply in
determining whether any shares of capital stock may be voted and the persons,
if any, entitled to vote such shares; but the Corporation shall be protected in
treating the persons in whose names shares of capital stock stand on the record
of stockholders as owners thereof for all purposes. At any meeting of
stockholders, a quorum being present, all matters, except as otherwise provided
by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by the By-laws, shall be
decided by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders of
shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereon.
All elections of directors shall be by written ballot unless otherwise provided
in the Certificate of Incorporation. In voting on any other question on which a
vote by ballot is required by law or is demanded by any stockholder entitled to
vote, the voting shall be by ballot. Each ballot shall be signed by the
stockholder voting or by his proxy, and shall state the number of shares voted.
On all other questions, the voting may be viva voce. Every stockholder entitled
to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent without a
meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy. The
validity and enforceability of any proxy shall be determined in accordance with
Section 212 of the General Corporation Law.

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   2.11 Selection and Duties of Inspectors at Meetings of Stockholders. The
Board, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, may appoint one or more
inspectors to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are
not so appointed, the person presiding at such meeting may, and on the request
of any stockholder entitled to vote thereat shall, appoint one or more
inspectors. In case any person appointed fails to appear or act, the vacancy
may be filled by appointment made by the Board in advance of the meeting or at
the meeting by the person presiding thereat. Each inspector, before entering
upon the discharge of his duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to
execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and
according to the best of his ability. The inspector or inspectors shall
determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the
shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and
effect of proxies, and shall receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and
determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to
vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result,
and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to
all stockholders. On request of the person presiding at the meeting or any
stockholder entitled to vote thereat, the inspector or inspectors shall make a
report in writing of any challenge, question or matter determined by him or
them and execute a certificate of any fact found by him or them. Any report or
certificate made by the inspector in inspectors shall be prima facie evidence
of the facts stated and of the vote as certified by him or them.

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   2.12 Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chairman or in the
absence of the Chairman, the President and in the absence of the President, the
Vice President, and in case more than one Vice President shall be present, that
Vice President designated by the Board (or in the absence of any such
designation, the most senior Vice President, based on age, present), shall act
as chairman of the meeting. In case none of the officers above designated to
act as chairman of the meeting shall be present, a chairman of the meeting
shall be chosen by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders
of shares of capital stock present in person or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote at the meeting. The Secretary, or in his absence one of the
Assistant Secretaries, shall act as secretary of the meeting. In the absence of
the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary, the Chairman of the meeting shall
appoint a person to act as secretary of the meeting.

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   2.13 Order of Business. The order of business at all meetings of
stockholders shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting, but the
order of business to be followed at any meeting at which a quorum is present
may be changed by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders
of shares of capital stock present in person or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   2.14 Written Consent of Stockholders Without a Meeting. Unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required by the
General Corporation Law to be taken at any annual or special meeting of
stockholders of the Corporation, or any action which may be taken at any annual
or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting,
without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth
the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having
not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize
or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon
were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action
without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to
those stockholders who have not consented in writing.

                                   ARTICLE 3
                                   DIRECTORS

   3.1 General Powers. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation or by applicable law, the business and affairs of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board. The Board may adopt such rules and regulations,
not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws or
applicable laws, as it may deem proper for the conduct of its meetings and the
management of the Corporation. In addition to the powers expressly conferred by
the By-laws, the Board may exercise all powers and perform all acts which are
not required, by the By-laws or the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, to
be exercised and performed by the stockholders.

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   3.2 Number; Qualification; Term of Office. The Board shall consist of one or
more members. The number of directors shall be fixed initially by the
incorporator and may thereafter be changed from time to time by action of the
stockholders or of the Board. Directors need not be stockholders. Each director
shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

   3.3 Election. Directors shall, except as otherwise required by law or by the
Certificate of Incorporation, be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at a
meeting of stockholders by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the
election.

   3.4 Newly Created Directorships and Vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in
the Certificate of Incorporation, newly created directorships resulting from an
increase in the number of directors and vacancies occurring in the Board for
any reason, including the removal of directors without cause, may be filled by
vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a
quorum, or by a sole remaining director, at any meeting of the Board or may be
elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares of capital
stock entitled to vote in the election at a special meeting of stockholders
called for that purpose. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected
to hold office until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

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   3.5 Resignations. Any director may resign at any time by written notice to
the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time therein
specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of such resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective.

   3.6 Removal of Directors. Any or all of the directors may be removed (i) for
cause, by vote of the stockholders or by action of the Board, and (ii) without
cause, by vote of the stockholders.

   3.7 Compensation. Each director, in consideration of his service as such,
shall be entitled to receive from the Corporation such amount per annum or such
fees for attendance at directors' meetings, or both, as the Board may from time
to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in connection with the performance of his duties. Each director
who shall serve as a member of any committee of directors in consideration of
his serving as such shall be entitled to such additional amount per annum or
such fees for attendance at committee meetings, or both, as the Board may from
time to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in the performance of his duties. Nothing in this section
contained shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation or its
subsidiaries in any other capacity and receiving proper compensation therefore.

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   3.8 Place and Time of Meetings of the Board. Meetings of the Board, regular
or special, may be held at any place within or without the State of Delaware.
The times and places for holding meetings of the Board may be fixed from time
to time by resolution of the Board or (unless contrary to resolution of the
Board) in the notice of the meeting.

   3.9 Annual Meetings. On the day when and at the place where the annual
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors is held, and as soon as
practicable thereafter, the Board may hold its annual meeting, without notice
of such meeting, for the purposes of organization, the election of officers and
the transaction of other business. The annual meeting of the Board may be held
at any other time and place specified in a notice given as provided in
Section 3.11 of the By-laws for special meetings of the Board or in a waiver of
notice thereof.

   3.10 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board may be held at such
times and places as may be fixed from time to time by the Board. Unless
otherwise required by the Board, regular meetings of the Board may be held
without notice. If any day fixed for a regular meeting of the Board shall be a
Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday at the place where such meeting is to be
held, then such meeting shall be held at the same hour at the same place on the
first business day thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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   3.11 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board shall be held whenever
called by the Chairman or the President or by any two or more directors. Notice
of each special meeting of the Board shall, if mailed, be addressed to each
director at the address designated by him for that purpose or, if none is
designated, at his last known address at least two days before the date on
which the meeting is to be held; or such notice shall be sent to each director
at such address by telegraph, cable or wireless, or be delivered to him
personally, not later than the day before the date on which such meeting is to
be held. Every such notice shall state the time and place of the meeting but
need not state the purposes of the meeting, except to the extent required by
law. If mailed, each notice shall be deemed given when deposited, with postage
thereon prepaid, in a post office or official depository under the exclusive
care and custody of the United States post office department. Such mailing
shall be by first class mail.

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   3.12 Adjourned Meetings. A majority of the directors present at any meeting
of the Board, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is
present, may adjourn such meeting to another time and place. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the Board need not be given to any director whether or not
present at the time of the adjournment. Any business may be transacted at any
adjourned meeting that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally
called.

   3.13 Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
director or member of a committee of directors under any provision of the
General Corporation Law or of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, a
written waiver thereof, signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before
or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to
be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
directors, or members of a committee of directors, need be specified in any
written waiver of notice.

   3.14 Organization. At each meeting of the Board, the Chairman or in the
absence of the Chairman, a chairman chosen by the majority of the directors
present, shall preside. The Secretary shall act as secretary at each meeting of
the Board. In case the Secretary shall be absent from any meeting of the Board,
an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting;
and in the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act
as secretary of the meeting.

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   3.15 Quorum of Directors. One-third of the total number of directors but not
less than three shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business or of
any specified item of business at any meeting of the Board.

   3.16 Action by the Board. All corporate action taken by the Board or any
committee thereof shall be taken at a meeting of the Board, or of such
committee, as the case may be, except that any action required or permitted to
be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken
without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be,
consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of the proceedings of the Board or committee. Members of the Board, or
any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the
Board, or of such committee, as the case may be, by means of conference
telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons
participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a
meeting pursuant to this Section 3.16 shall constitute presence in person at
such meeting. Except as otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation
or by law, the vote of a majority of the directors present (including those who
participate by means of conference telephone or similar communications
equipment) at the time of the vote, if a quorum (including those who so
participate) is present at such time, shall be the act of the Board.

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                                   ARTICLE 4
                            COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

   The Board may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board,
designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of
the directors of the corporation. The Board may designate one or more directors
as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or
disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or
disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof
present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or
they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board
to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member.
Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the
management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to
amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting an agreement of merger or
consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of
all or substantially all of the Corporation's property and assets, recommending
to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a
dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the Corporation; and, unless the
resolution designating it expressly so provides, no such committee shall have
the power or authority to declare a dividend or to authorize the issuance of
stock.

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                                   ARTICLE 5
                                   OFFICERS

   5.1 Officers. The Board shall elect a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and
a Treasurer, and may elect or appoint one or more Vice Presidents, a
Comptroller, one or more Associate Treasurers, one or more Assistant Treasurers
and such other officers as it may determine. The Board may designate one or
more Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents, Group Vice Presidents or
Senior Vice Presidents, and may use descriptive words or phrases to designate
the standing, seniority or area of special competence of the Vice Presidents
elected or appointed by it. Each officer shall hold his office until his
successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or
removal in the manner provided in Section 5.2 of the By-laws. Any two or more
offices may be held by the same person. The Board may require any officer to
give a bond or other security for the faithful performance of his duties, in
such amount and with such sureties as the Board may determine. All officers as
between themselves and the Corporation shall have such authority and perform
such duties in the management of the Corporation as may be provided in the
By-laws or as the Board may from time to time determine.

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   5.2 Removal of Officers. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board may
be removed by the Board with or without cause. The removal of an officer
without cause shall be without prejudice to his contract rights, if any. The
election or appointment of an officer shall not of itself create contract
rights.

   5.3 Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time in writing by notifying
the Chairman of the Board or the President or the Secretary. Such resignation
shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at such later date
as is therein specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of
such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The resignation
of an officer shall be without prejudice to the contract rights of the
Corporation, if any.

   5.4 Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause may be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in the By-laws for the regular
election or appointment to such office.

   5.5 Compensation. Salaries or other compensation of the officers may be
fixed from time to time by the Board. No officer shall be prevented from
receiving a salary or other compensation by reason of the fact that he is also
a director.

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   5.6 Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings
of shareholders and the Board of Directors.

   5.7 President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the
Corporation and shall report directly to the Board. The President shall have
general supervision over the business of the Corporation, subject, however, to
the control of the Board and of any duly authorized committee of directors. He
may, with the Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an
Assistant Treasurer, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation; may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds,
mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments authorized by the Board,
except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly
delegated by the Board or by the By-laws to some other officer or agent of the
Corporation, or shall be required by law otherwise to be signed or executed;
and, in general, he shall perform all duties incident to the office of the
President and chief executive officer, and such other duties consistent
therewith as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board.

   5.8 Vice Presidents. At the request of the President (or in the President's
absence, at the request of the Board), the Vice President shall (in such order
as may be designated by the President or the Board or in the absence of any
such designation in order of seniority based on age) perform all of the duties
of the President and so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to
all restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President may also, with the
Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer,
sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the Corporation; may sign and
execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or
other instruments authorized by the Board, except in cases where the signing
and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by the
By-laws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required
by law otherwise to be signed or executed; and shall perform such other duties
as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the President.

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   5.9 Secretary. The Secretary, if present, shall act as secretary of all
meetings of the stockholders and of the Board, and shall keep the minutes
thereof in the proper book or books to be provided for that purpose; he shall
see that all notices required to be given by the Corporation are duly given and
served; he may, with the President or a Vice President, sign certificates for
shares of capital stock of the Corporation; he shall be custodian of the seal
of the Corporation and may seal with the seal of the Corporation, or a
facsimile thereof, all certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation and all documents the execution of which on behalf of the
Corporation under its corporate seal is authorized in accordance with the
provisions of the By-laws; he shall have charge of the stock ledger and also of
the other books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its
organization and management as a Corporation, and shall see that the reports,
statements and other documents required by law are properly kept and filed; and
shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary
and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board
or by the President.

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   5.10 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be
responsible for, all funds, securities and notes of the Corporation; receive
and give receipts for monies due and payable to the Corporation from any
sources whatsoever; deposit all such monies in the name of the Corporation in
such banks, trust companies or other depositaries as shall be selected in
accordance with these By-laws; against proper vouchers, cause such funds to be
disbursed by checks or drafts on the authorized depositaries of the Corporation
signed in such manner as shall be determined in accordance with any provisions
of the By-laws, and be responsible for the accuracy of the amounts of all
monies so disbursed; regularly enter or cause to be entered in books to be kept
by him or under his direction full and adequate account of all monies received
or paid by him for the account of the Corporation; have the right to require,
from time to time, reports or statements giving such information as he may
desire with respect to any and all financial transactions of the Corporation
from the officers or agents transacting the same; render to the President or
the Board, whenever the President or the Board, respectively, shall require him
so to do, an account of the financial condition of the Corporation and of all
his transactions as Treasurer; exhibit at all reasonable times his books of
account and other records to any of the directors upon application at the
office of the Corporation where such books and records are kept; and in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of treasurer and such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the
President; and he may sign with the President or a Vice President certificates
for shares of capital stock of the Corporation.

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   5.11 Assistant Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers.
Assistant Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers shall
perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Secretary or by the
Treasurer, respectively, or by the Board or by the President. Assistant
Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers may, with the
President or a Vice President, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of
the Corporation.

   5.12 Comptroller. The Comptroller shall be responsible for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records of all assets, liabilities and transactions of
the Corporation. The Comptroller shall prepare and render such balance sheets,
budgets and other financial reports as the Board or the President may require,
and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these By-laws or
assigned to him by the Board or the President and all other acts incident to
the position of Comptroller. Assistant Comptrollers shall perform such duties
as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Comptroller or by the Board
or the President. In the event of the absence of the Comptroller or of his
incapacity or inability to act, then any Assistant Comptroller may perform any
of the duties and may exercise any of the powers of the Comptroller.

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                                   ARTICLE 6
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   6.1 Execution of Contracts. The Board may authorize any officer, employee or
agent, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to enter into any contract
or execute and satisfy any instrument, and any such authority may be general or
confined to specific instances, or otherwise limited.

   6.2 Loans. The President or any other officer, employee or agent authorized
by the By-laws or by the Board may effect loans and advances at any time for
the Corporation from any bank, trust company or other institutions or from any
firm, corporation or individual and for such loans and advances may make,
execute and deliver promissory notes, bonds or other certificates or evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation, and when authorized so to do may pledge and
hypothecate or transfer any securities or other property of the Corporation as
security for any such loans or advances. Such authority conferred by the Board
may be general or confined to specific instances or otherwise limited.

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   6.3 Checks, Drafts, Etc. All checks, drafts and other orders for the payment
of money out of the funds of the Corporation and all notes or other evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation shall be signed on behalf of the Corporation
in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the
Board.

   6.4 Deposits. The funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be
deposited from time to time to the order of the Corporation in such banks,
trust companies or other depositaries as the Board may select or as may be
selected by an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to whom such power
may from time to time be delegated by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE 7
                              STOCK AND DIVIDENDS

   7.1 Certificates Representing Shares. The shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be represented by certificates in such form (consistent with
the provisions of Section 158 of the General Corporation Law) as shall be
approved by the Board. Such certificates shall be signed by the President or a
Vice President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer
or an Assistant Treasurer, and may be sealed with the seal of the Corporation
or a facsimile thereof. The signatures of the officers upon a certificate may
be facsimiles, if the certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent or
registrar other than the Corporation itself or its employee. In case any
officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile
signature has been placed upon any certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, such
certificate may, unless otherwise ordered by the Board, be issued by the
Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer
agent or registrar at the date of issue.

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   7.2 Transfer of Shares. Transfers of shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation by the holder
thereof or by his duly authorized attorney appointed by a power of attorney
duly executed and filed with the Secretary or a transfer agent of the
Corporation, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates representing
such shares of capital stock properly endorsed for transfer and upon payment of
all necessary transfer taxes. Every certificate exchanged, returned or
surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked "Cancelled," with the date of
cancellation, by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the transfer agent
of the Corporation. A person in whose name shares of capital stock shall stand
on the books of the Corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof to receive
dividends, to vote as such owner and for all other purposes as respects the
Corporation. No transfer of shares of capital stock shall be valid as against
the Corporation, its stockholders and creditors for any purpose, except to
render the transferee liable for the debts of the Corporation to the extent
provided by law, until such transfer shall have been entered on the books of
the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.

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   7.3 Transfer and Registry Agents. The Corporation may from time to time
maintain one or more transfer offices or agents at such place or places as may
be determined from time to time by the Board.

   7.4 Lost, Destroyed, Stolen and Mutilated Certificates. The holder of any
shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall immediately notify the
Corporation of any loss, destruction, theft or mutilation of the certificate
representing such shares, and the Corporation may issue a new certificate to
replace the certificate alleged to have been lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated. The Board may, in its discretion, as a condition to the issue of any
such new certificate, require the owner of the lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated certificate, or his legal representatives, to make proof satisfactory
to the Board of such loss, destruction, theft or mutilation and to advertise
such fact in such manner as the Board may require, and to give the Corporation
and its transfer agents and registrars, or such of them as the Board may
require, a bond in such form, in such sums and with such surety or sureties as
the Board may direct, to indemnify the Corporation and its transfer agents and
registrars against any claim that may be made against.

   7.6 Restriction on Transfer of Stock.

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   7.6.1. A written restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of
capital stock of the Corporation, if permitted by Section 202 of the General
Corporation Law and noted conspicuously on the certificate representing such
capital stock, may be enforced against the holder of the restricted capital
stock or any successor or transferee of the holder including an executor,
administrator, trustee, guardian or other fiduciary entrusted with like
responsibility for the person or estate of the holder. Unless noted
conspicuously on the certificate representing such capital stock, a
restriction, even though permitted by Section 202 of the General Corporation
Law shall be ineffective except against a person with actual knowledge of the
restriction. A restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of
capital stock of the Corporation may be imposed either by the Certificate of
Incorporation or by the by-laws or by an agreement among any number of
stockholders or among such stockholders and the Corporation. No restriction so
imposed shall be binding with respect to capital stock issued prior to the
adoption of the restriction unless the holders of such capital stock are
parties to an agreement or voted in favor of the restriction.

   7.6.2. No stockholder may dispose of or transfer any share or shares of
stock for any person without the prior authorization of the Board of Directors.
Any stockholder desiring to dispose of or transfer any share or shares shall
give notice in writing of such desire to the Corporation which notice shall
specify the number of shares to be disposed of or transferred the identity of
the prospective purchaser or transferee and the consideration, if any, to be
received for such disposal or transfer. The Board of Directors shall within one
month of the receipt of such notice, inform the stockholder in writing whether
or not the Board of Directors authorizes the disposal or transfer of shares.
The Board of Directors may in its absolute discretion and without assigning any
reason therefore, refuse to authorize any disposal or transfer of shares.

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                                   ARTICLE 8
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   8.1 Indemnification of Officers and Directors. The Corporation shall
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director or an officer of the Corporation, against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or
proceeding to the fullest extent and in the manner set forth in and permitted
by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from time to
time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of
any other rights to which such director of officer may be entitled apart from
the foregoing provisions. The foregoing provisions of this Section 8.1 shall be
deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each director and officer
who serves in such capacity at any time while this Article 8 and the relevant
provisions of the General Corporation Law and other applicable law, if any, are
in effect, and any repeal thereof or modification thereof shall not affect any
rights or obligations then existing with respect to any state of facts then or
theretofore existing or any action, suit or proceeding theretofore or
thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon any such state
of facts.

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   8.2 Indemnification of Other Persons. The Corporation may indemnify and
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he is or
was an employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in
settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding to the extent and in the manner set forth in and
permitted by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from
time to time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed
exclusive of any other rights to which any such person may be entitled apart
from the foregoing provisions.

                                   ARTICLE 9
                               BOOKS AND RECORDS

   9.1 Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board. The Corporation shall
keep at the office designated in the Certificate of Incorporation or at the
office of the transfer agent or registrar of the Corporation in Delaware, a
record containing the names and addresses of all stockholders, the number and
class of shares held by each and the dates when they respectively became the
owners of record thereof.

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   9.2 Form of Records. Any records maintained by the Corporation in the
regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account,
and minute books, may be kept on, or be in the form of, punch cards, magnetic
tape, photographs, microphotographs, or any other information storage device,
provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible written
form within a reasonable time. The Corporation shall so convert any records so
kept upon the request of any person entitled to inspect the same.

   9.3 Inspection of Books and Records. Except as otherwise provided by law,
the Board shall determine from time to time whether, and, if allowed, when and
under what conditions and regulations, the accounts, books, minutes and other
records of the Corporation, or any of them, shall be open to the inspection of
the stockholders.

   9.4 Reliance on Books and Records. Each officer, director or member of any
committee designated by the Board of Directors shall, in the performance of his
duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account
of or reports made to the Corporation by any of its officers or by any
independent public accountant or by an appraiser selected with reasonable care
by the Board of Directors or by any such committee and in relying in good faith
upon other books and records of the Corporation.

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                                  ARTICLE 10
                                     SEAL

   The Board may adopt a corporate seal which shall be in the form of a circle
and shall bear the full name of the Corporation, the year of its incorporation
and the word "Delaware".

                                  ARTICLE 11
                                  FISCAL YEAR

   The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined, and may be changed,
by resolution of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE 12
                             VOTING OF SHARES HELD

   Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board, the Chairman may, from
time to time, appoint one or more attorneys or agents of the Corporation, in
the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the
Corporation may be entitled to cast as a stockholder or otherwise in any other
corporation, any of whose shares or securities may be held by the Corporation,
at meetings of the holders of stock or other securities of such other
corporation, or to consent in writing to any action by any such other
corporation and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the
manner of casting such votes or giving such consent, and may execute or cause
to be executed on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal, or
otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other instruments as he
may deem necessary or proper in the premises; or the Chairman may himself
attend any meeting of the holders of the stock or other securities of any such
other corporation and thereat vote or exercise any or all other powers of the
Corporation as the holder of such stock or other securities of such other
corporation.

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                                  ARTICLE 13
                                  AMENDMENTS

   The By-laws may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed, or new
By-laws may be adopted, by vote of the holders of the shares entitled to vote
in the election of directors. The By-laws may be altered, amended,
supplemented, repealed, or new By-laws may be adopted, by the Board, provided
that the vote of a majority of the entire Board shall be required to change the
number of authorized directors. Any By-laws adopted, altered, amended, or
supplemented by the Board may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed by
the stockholders entitled to vote thereon.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.11

                           CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION
                                      OF
                        CENDANT CAR RENTAL GROUP, INC.
                                      TO
                         CENDANT CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

                    Pursuant to Section 266 of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
 and Sections 18-204 and 18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act

       Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Corporation"), does hereby certify to the following facts relating to the
conversion of the Corporation into a Delaware limited liability company (the
"Conversion") under the name Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC:

FIRST: The name of the Corporation immediately prior to the filing of this
Certificate of Conversion is Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc.

SECOND: The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the 29th day of April,
1996. The Corporation's jurisdiction of incorporation immediately prior to the
filing of this Certificate of Conversion is the State of Delaware.

THIRD: The name of the limited liability company into which the Corporation
shall be converted, as set forth in its Certificate of Formation, is Cendant
Car Rental Group, LLC.

FOURTH: This Certificate of Conversion to a Delaware limited liability company
shall be effective at 10:00 a.m. on the 9th day of January, 2006.

FIFTH: The Conversion has been approved in accordance with Section 266 of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Sections 18-204 and 18-214
of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of Conversion
to be executed on this 9th day of January, 2006.

                                 CENDANT CAR RENTAL GROUP, INC.

                                 By:    /s/ Jean Marie Sera
                                        -----------------------------------
                                 Name:  Jean Marie Sera
                                 Title: Vice President & Assistant Secretary



                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                         CENDANT CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company is Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711
Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is: Corporation Service
Company.

       IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of
Formation of Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC on this 9th day of January, 2006.

                                           Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC

                                           By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                           Title: Authorized Person



                           CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION
                                      OF
                          AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, INC.
                                      OF
                          AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

                    Pursuant to Section 266 of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
 and Sections 18-204 end 18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act

       Avis Car Rental Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Corporation").
does hereby certify to the following facts relating to the conversion of the
Corporation into a Delaware limited liability company (the "Conversion") under
the name Avis Car Rental Group, LLC:

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation immediately prior to filing of this
Certificate of Conversion is Avis Car Rental Group, Inc.

       SECOND: The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was
filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the 16th day of
July, 1986. The Corporation's jurisdiction of incorporation immediately prior
to the filing of this Certificate of Conversion is the State of Delaware.

       THIRD: The name of the limited liability company into which the
Corporation shall be converted, as set forth in its Certificate of Formation,
is Avis Car Rental Group, LLC.

       FOURTH: This Certificate of Conversion to a Delaware limited liability
company shall be effective at 10:00 a.m. on the 12th day of January, 2006.

       FIFTH: The Conversion has been approved in accordance with Section 266
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Sections 18-204 and
18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate to be
executed on this 12th day of January 2006.

                                           /s/ Jean M. Sera
                                           -------------------------------------
                                           Name:  Jean Marie Sera
                                           Title: Vice President and Assistant
                                                  Secretary



                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                          AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

1.  The name of the limited liability company is Avis Car Rental Group, LLC.

2.  The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711
    Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington, County of New
    Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is: Corporation
    Service Company.

3.  This Certificate of Formation shall be effective at 10:00 a.m. on the 12th
    day of January, 2006.

                                              Avis Car Rental Group, LLC

                                              By: /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  Authorized Person



                           Certificate of Amendment
                                      Of
                         Certificate of Incorporation
                                      Of
                           Cendant Car Rental, Inc.

   Cendant Car Rental, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, (the
"Corporation"), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:

   FIRST: That the Board of Directors of the Corporation, by the unanimous
written consent of its members, filed with the minutes of the Board, adopted a
resolution proposing and declaring advisable an amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation of the Corporation to change the name of the Corporation to
"Cendant Car Rental Group, Inc."

   SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and Vote of the stockholder, the sole
stockholder has given its unanimous written consent to said amendment in
accordance with the provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware by adopting the following resolution:

   RESOLVED, that Article FIRST of the Certificate of Incorporation be amended
to read as follows:

   "FIRST: 'The name of the Corporation is Avis Car Rental Group, Inc."

   FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing name change shall be effective upon the
filing of this certificate.

   THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed
by Lynn A. Feldman, its Vice President and Assistant Secretary, this 25th day
of November 2002.

                                        /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                        --------------------------------------
                                        Lynn A. Feldman
                                        Vice President and Assistant Secretary



                           Certificate of Amendment
                                      of
                         Certificate of Incorporation
                                      of
                             HFS Car Rental, Inc.

   HFS Car Rental, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"Corporation"), does hereby certify:

   FIRST: That the Board of Directors of the Corporation by the unanimous
Written consent of its members adopted a Resolution proposing and declaring it
advisable to amend the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation in order
to change the name or the Corporation to Ccndant Car Rental. Inc.

   SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and vote of the stockholder, the sole
stockholder has given its unanimous written consent to said amendment in
accordance with the provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware by adopting the following resolution:

       RESOLVED, that Article FIRST of the Certificate of Incorporation be
amended to read as follows:

       "FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Cendant Car Rental, Inc."

       FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing name change shall be effective as
of February 6.1998.

   THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.

   FOURTH: This Certificate of Amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation
shall be effective as of February 6, 1998.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said HFS Car Rental, Inc. has caused this certificate to
be signed by the officer whose name and office appears below, this 5th day of
February 1998.

                                             HFS CAR RENTAL, INC.

                                             /s/ James E. Buckman
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             James E. Buckman
                                             Senior Executive Vice President



                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                                      OF
                     RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

Avis, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,

DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:

   FIRST: That the Board of Directors of said corporation, by the unanimous
   written consent of its members, filed with the minutes of the Board, adopted
   a resolution proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment to
   the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of said corporation:

       RESOLVED, that the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Avis, Inc.
       be amended by changing the First Article thereof so that, as amended,
       said Article shall be and read as follows:

       The name of the corporation is HFS Car Rental, Inc. (hereinafter the
       "Corporation").

   SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and vote of stockholders, the stockholders
   have given unanimous written consent to said amendment in accordance with
   the provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
   Delaware.

   THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
   applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law
   of the State of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Avis, Inc. has caused this certificate to be signed
by Stephen P. Holmes, its Vice Chairman and CEO, this fifth day of June 1997.

                                              AVIS, INC.

                                              By: /s/ Stephen P. Holmes
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Vice Chairman and CEO



                     RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                                  AVIS, INC.

             Pursuant to Sections 228, 242 and 245 of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware

   Avis, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter the "Corporation"), does
hereby certify as follows:

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Avis,. Inc. The original
Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was filed with the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware on July 16, 1986 and the name under which the
Corporation was originally incorporated was Siva Holdings, Inc.

       SECOND: Pursuant to Sections 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware, this Restate Certificate of Incorporation of the
Corporation restates and integrates and further amends the provisions of the
Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation.

       THIRD: The entire text of the Corporation's Certificate of Incorporation
as heretofore amended, is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read
as follows:

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Avis, Inc. (hereinafter the
"Corporation")

       SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the
State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of
New Castle. The name of its registered agent at that address is The Corporation
Trust Company.

       THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as set forth in Title 8 of the Delaware Code (the
"GCL").

       FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall
have authority to issue is 1,000 shares of Common Stock, each having a par
value of one penny ($0.0l).



       FIFTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation, and of
its directors and stockholders:

       (1) The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or
under the direction of the Board of Directors.

       (2) The directors shall have concurrent power with the stockholders to
make, alter, amend, change, add to or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation.

       (3) The number of directors of the Corporation shall be as from time to
time fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the By-Laws of the Corporation.
Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-Laws so
provide.

       (4) No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or any of
its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of
loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not
in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of
law, (iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the GCL or (iv) for any transaction from
which the director derived an improper personal benefit. Any repea1 or
modification of this Article FIFTH by the stockholders of The Corporation shall
not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation
existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to acts or
omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification.

       (5) If the GCL is hereinafter amended to authorize the further
elimination or limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of
a director of the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest
extent permitted by the GCL, as so amended.

       (6) The provisions of this Article FIFTH shall not be deemed to limit or
preclude indemnification of a director by the Corporation for any liability of
a director that has not been eliminated or limited by the provisions of
subsections (4) and (5) of this Article FIFTH.

       (7) In addition to the powers and authority hereinbefore or by statute
expressly conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise
all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by
the Corporation. subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the GCL, this
Certificate of Incorporation, and any By-Laws adopted by the Stockholders;
provided, however, that no By-Laws hereafter adopted by the stockholders shall
inva1idate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid if such
By-Laws had not been adopted.

       SIXTH: Meeting of stockholder may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the Bylaws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept



(subject to any provision contained in the GCL) outside the State of Delaware
at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of
Directors of in the By-laws of the Corporation.

       SEVENTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or
repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the
manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon
stockholder herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate to be duly
executed this 17th day of October, 1996.

                                           AVIS, INC.

                                           By:    /s/ James E. Buckman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  James E. Buckman
                                           Title: Vice President


                                                                   Exhibit 3.12

                      LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
                                      OF
                          AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC

   THIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") of Avis Car
Rental Group, LLC (the "Company") dated as of this 12th day of January, 2006,
is adopted, executed and entered into by Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC, as the
sole member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Company has been formed in accordance with Section 266 of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as from time to time amended and
including any successor statute of similar import, the "DGCL") and the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. Section 18-101 et seq. (as from time
to time amended and including any successor statute of similar import, the
"Act") by converting Avis Car Rental Group, Inc. a Delaware corporation, into
the Company and the Certificate of Conversion and Certificate of Formation (as
defined herein) have been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware in conformity with the DGCL and the Act.

                                   ARTICLE I
                         The Limited Liability Company

   1.1 Formation. The Member has previously formed the Company as a limited
liability company pursuant to the provisions of the Act. A certificate of
formation for the Company as described in Section 18-201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   1.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be "Avis Car Rental Group, LLC" and
its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes
as the Board (as hereinafter defined) shall determine or deem necessary to
comply with requirements of the jurisdictions in which the Company's operations
are conducted.

   1.3 Business Purpose; Powers. The Company is formed for the purpose of
engaging in any lawful business, purpose or activity for which limited
liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall possess and
may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by any other
law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far
as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct,
promotion or attainment of the business purposes or activities of the Company.



   1.4 Registered Office and Agent. The location of the registered office of
the Company shall be 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, County of
New Castle, Delaware 19808. The Company's Registered Agent at such address
shall be Corporation Service Company.

   1.5 Term. Subject to the provisions of Article 6 below, the Company shall
have perpetual existence.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                  The Member

   2.1 The Member. The name and address of the Member is as follows:

 Name                                   Address
 ----                                   -------
 Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC          2711 Centerville Road,
                                        Suite 400, Wilmington,
                                        County of New Castle, Delaware 19808

   2.2 Actions by the Member; Meetings. The Member may approve a matter or take
any action at a meeting or without a meeting by the written consent of the
Member. Meetings of the Member may be called at any time by the Member.

   2.3 Liability of the Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the
Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the
debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a member.

   2.4 Power to Bind the Company. The Member (acting in its capacity as such)
shall have the authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect to
any matter.

   2.5 Admission of Members. New members shall be admitted only upon the
approval of the Member.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   The Board

   3.1 Management by Board of Managers.

                                      2



       (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder or
under the Act to the Member for decision, the business and affairs of the
Company shall be managed by a board of managers (the "Board"), which shall be
responsible for policy setting, approving the overall direction of the Company
and making all decisions affecting the business and affairs of the Company. The
Board shall consist of one (1) to five (5) individuals (the "Managers"), the
exact number of Managers to be determined from time to time by resolution of
the Member. The initial Board shall consist of two (2) members and the
individuals serving as Managers are set forth on Exhibit A (which shall be
updated and amended, as appropriate, from time to time to reflect the
composition of the Board at that time).

       (b) Each Manager shall be elected by the Member and shall serve until
his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her
earlier removal, resignation, death or disability. The Member may remove any
Manager from the Board or from any other capacity with the Company at any time,
with or without cause. A Manager may resign at any time upon written notice to
the Member.

       (c) Any vacancy occurring on the Board as a result of the resignation,
removal, death or disability of a Manager or an increase in the size of the
Board shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to fill a vacancy
resulting from the resignation, removal, death or disability of a Manager shall
serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.

   3.2 Action By the Board.

       (a) Meetings of the Board may be called by any Manager upon two (2) days
prior written notice to each Manager. The presence of a majority of the
Managers then in office shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Managers then in office.

       (b) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if such number of Managers
sufficient to approve such action pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
consent thereto in writing. Notice of any meeting may be waived by any Manager.

   3.3 Power to Bind Company. None of the Managers (acting in their capacity as
such) shall have authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect
to any matter unless the Board shall have approved such matter and authorized
such Manager(s) to bind the Company with respect thereto.

   3.4 Officers and Related Persons. The Board shall have the authority to
appoint and terminate officers of the Company and retain and terminate
employees, agents and consultants of the Company and to delegate such duties to
any such officers, employees, agents and consultants as the Board deems
appropriate, including the power, acting individually or jointly, to represent
and bind the Company in all matters, in accordance with the scope of their
respective duties.


                                      3



                                  ARTICLE IV
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   4.1 Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall consist of
one class of common interests (the "Common Interests"). All Common Interests
shall be identical with each other in every respect. The Member shall own all
of the Common Interests issued and outstanding.

   4.2 Capital Contributions. From time to time, the Board may determine that
the Company requires capital and may request the Member to make capital
contribution(s) in an amount determined by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE V
                       Profits, Losses and Distributions

   5.1 Profits and Losses. For financial accounting purposes, the Company's net
profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in accordance with
the manner determined by the Board. In each year, profits and losses shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

   5.2 Distributions. The Board shall determine profits available for
distribution and the amount, if any, to be distributed to the Member, and shall
authorize and distribute on the Common Interests, the determined amount when,
as and if declared by the Board. The distributions of the Company shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                             Events of Dissolution

   The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up upon the occurrence
of any of the following events (each, an "Event of Dissolution"):

       (a) The Member votes for dissolution; or

       (b) A judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

                                      4



                                  ARTICLE VII
                     Transfer of Interests in the Company

   The Member may sell, assign, transfer, convey, gift, exchange or otherwise
dispose of any or all of its Common Interests and, upon receipt by the Company
of a written agreement executed by the person or entity to whom such Common
Interests are to be transferred agreeing to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, such person shall be admitted as a member.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   8.1 Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,
whether express or implied, or any obligation or duty at law or in equity, none
of the Member, Managers, or any officers, directors, members (or stockholders),
partners, employees, affiliates, representatives or agents of any of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company
(individually, a "Covered Person" and, collectively, the "Covered Persons")
shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any act or omission (in
relation to the Company, its property or the conduct of its business or
affairs, this Agreement, any related document or any transaction or investment
contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted by a Covered Person in the
reasonable belief that such act or omission is in or is not contrary to the
best interests of the Company and is within the scope of authority granted to
such Covered Person by the Agreement, provided such act or omission does not
constitute fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.

   8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands,
actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
("Claims"), in which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be
involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs
of the Company or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its
property, business or affairs. A Covered Person shall not be entitled to
indemnification under this Section 8.2 with respect to (i) any Claim with
respect to which such Covered Person has engaged in fraud, willful misconduct,
bad faith or gross negligence or (ii) any Claim initiated by such Covered
Person unless such Claim (or part thereof) (A) was brought to enforce such
Covered Person's rights to indemnification hereunder or (B) was authorized or
consented to by the Board. Expenses incurred by a Covered Person in defending
any Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of
such Claim upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined
that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as
authorized by this Section 8.2.

                                      5



   8.3 Amendments to Article VIII. Any repeal or modification of this Article
VIII by the Member shall not adversely affect any rights of such Covered Person
pursuant to this Article VIII, including the right to indemnification and to
the advancement of expenses of a Covered Person existing at the time of such
repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to
such repeal or modification.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                 Miscellaneous

   9.1 Tax Treatment. Unless otherwise determined by the Member, the Company
shall be a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as well as
for any analogous state or local tax purposes), and the Member and the Company
shall timely make any and all necessary elections and filings for the Company
to be treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as
well as for any analogous state or local tax purposes).

   9.2 Amendments. Amendments to this Agreement and to the Certificate of
Formation shall be approved in writing by the Member. An amendment shall become
effective as of the date specified in the approval of the Member or if none is
specified as of the date of such approval or as otherwise provided in the Act.

   9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; provided, however, that the
remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way unless such invalid or unenforceable provision or clause
shall be so significant as to materially affect the expectations of the Member
regarding this Agreement. Otherwise, any invalid or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced by the Member with a valid provision which most closely
approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid or unenforceable
provision.

   9.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

   9.5 Limited Liability Company. The Member intends to form a limited
liability company and does not intend to form a partnership under the laws of
the State of Delaware or any other laws.

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of
the day first above written.

                                           Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC

                                           By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                           Title: Authorized Person

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                                   EXHIBIT A
                               BOARD OF MANAGERS

F. Robert Salerno

Stephen P. Holmes

                                      8


                                                                   Exhibit 3.13

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                            AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED.

   SECOND: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is The
Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is:

   To deal in, sell, operate, let for hire, and lease automobiles, trucks,
trailers, and other vehicles, motorized and non-motorized, of every kind and
nature and description, and boats and other means of transportation.

   To engage in, carry on, conduct and/or participate in any general or
specific branch or phase of the activities, enterprises, or businesses
authorized in this Certificate in the State of Delaware or in any other state
of the United States and in all foreign countries, and in all territories,
possessions and other places, and in connection with the same, or any thereof,
to be and act either as principal, agent, contractor or otherwise.

   To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

   To manufacture, purchase or otherwise acquire, invest in, own, mortgage,
pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade, deal in and
with goods, wares and merchandise and personal property of every class and
description.

   To acquire, and pay for in cash, stock or bonds of this corporation or
otherwise, the good will, rights, assets and property, and to undertake or
assume the whole or any part of the obligations or liabilities of any person,
firm, association or corporation.

   To acquire, hold, use, sell, assign, lease, grant licenses in respect of,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of letters patent of the United States or any
foreign country, patent rights, licenses and privileges, inventions,
improvements and processes, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, relating to
or useful in connection with any business of this corporation.

   To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to receive, hold,
own, guarantee, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise
dispose of or deal in and with any of the shares of the capital stock, or any
voting trust certificates in respect of the shares of capital stock, scrip,
warrants, rights, bonds, debentures, notes,



trust receipts, and other securities, obligations, choses in action and
evidences of indebtedness or interest issued or created by any corporations,
joint stock companies, syndicates, associations, firms, trust or persons,
public or private, within or without the United States of America or by the
government of the United States of America, or by foreign government, or by any
state, territory, province, municipality or other political subdivision or by
any governmental agency, and as owner thereof to possess and execute all the
rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to execute
consents and vote thereon, and to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable for the preservation, protection, improvement and enhancement in
value thereof.

   To borrow or raise money for any of the purposes of the corporation and,
from time to time without limit as to amount, to draw, make, accept, endorse,
execute and issue promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, warrants, bonds,
debentures and other negotiable or non-negotiable instruments and evidences of
indebtedness, and to secure the payment of any thereof and of the interest
thereon by mortgage upon or pledge, conveyance or assignment in trust of the
whole or any part of the property of the corporation, whether at the time owned
or thereafter acquired, and to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of such bonds
or other obligations of the corporation for its corporate purposes.

   To purchase, receive, take by grant, gift, devise, bequest or otherwise,
lease, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, employ, use and otherwise deal
in and with real or personal property, or any interest therein, wherever
situated, and to sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose
of, or mortgage or pledge, all or any of the corporation's property and assets,
or any interest therein, wherever situated.

   In general, to possess and exercise all the powers and privileges granted by
the General Corporation Law of Delaware or by any other law of Delaware or by
this Certificate of Incorporation together with any powers incidental thereto,
so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the
conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the corporation.

   The business and purposes specified in the foregoing clauses shall, except
where otherwise expressed, be in no way limited or restricted by reference to,
or inference from, the terms of any other clause in this certificate of
incorporation, but the business and purposes specified in each of the foregoing
clauses of this article shall be regarded as independent business and purposes.

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is One Thousand (l,000); all of such shares shall be without
par value.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----          -----------------------------
                  Dennis Roth            20 Lawrence Court
                                      Syosset, New York 11791



   The name and mailing address of each person, who is to serve as a director
until the first annual meeting of the stockholders or until a successor is
elected and qualified, is as follows:

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----          -----------------------------
              Joseph V. Vittoria          11 Meadow Drive
                                        Greenwich, CT 06630

                   Jose Sanz            101 Brookside Drive
                                        Greenwich, CT 06830

              Michael P. Collins        3 Great Neck Court
                                       Huntington, NY 11743

               Marceliano Calvo       1868 San Alvaro Street
                                         San Juan Gardens
                                       Rio Piedras, PR 00936

   SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.

   SEVENTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized;

   To make, alter or repeal the by-lays of the corporation.

   To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the real and
personal property of the corporation.

   To set apart out of any of the funds of the corporation available for
dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and to abolish any such
reserve in the manner in which it was created.

   By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or more committees, each
committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The
board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
the committee. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of
the board of directors, or in the by-laws of the corporation, shall have and
may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
provided, however, the by-law may provide that in the absence or
disqualification of any



member of such committee or committees, the member or members thereof, present
at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they
constitute a quorom, may unanimously appoint another member of the board of
directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified
member.

   When and as authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the stock issued and outstanding having voting power given at a
stockholders' meeting duly called upon such notice as is required by statute,
or when authorized by the written consent of the holders of a majority of the
voting stock issued and outstanding, to sell, lease or exchange all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation, including its
good will and its corporate franchises, upon such terms and conditions and for
such consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of money or property
including shares of stock in, and/or other securities of, any other corporate
or corporations, as its board of directors shall deem expedient and for the
best interests of the corporation.

   EIGHTH: Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the
by-laws of the corporation shall so provide.

   Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the by-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the state of
Delaware at such places as may be designated from time to time by the board of
directors or in the by-laws of the corporation.

   NINTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this
corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary
way of this corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 219 of Title 8
of the Delaware Code meeting of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of
the stockholders or class of stockholders of this corporation, as the case may
be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a majority in
number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or class of
stockholders of this corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise
or arrangement and to any reorganization of this corporation as consequence of
such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said
reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application
has been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on
all the stockholders or class of stockholders, of this corporation, as the case
may be, and also on this corporation.



   TENTH: The corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation, in the manner now
or herafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying
that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and
accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 3rd day of February, 1978.

                                                  /s/ Dennis Roth
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Dennis Roth
                                                  Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.14

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                            AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED
                           (A Delaware Corporation)

                                   ARTICLE I
                                  DEFINITIONS

   As used in these By-laws unless the context otherwise requires, the term:

   1.1 "Assistant Secretary" means an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.2 "Assistant Treasurer" means an Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.3 "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

   1.4 "By-laws" means the initial by-laws of the Corporation, as amended from
time to time.

   1.5 "Certificate of Incorporation" means the initial certificate of
incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, supplemented or restated from
time to time.

   1.6 "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the Corporation.

   1.7 "Corporation" means AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED.



   1.8 "Chairman of the Board" means the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

   1.9 "Directors" means directors of the Corporation.

   1.10 "General Corporation Law" means the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, as amended from time to time.

   1.11 "Office of the Corporation" means the executive office of the
Corporation, anything in Section 131 of the General Corporation Law to the
contrary notwithstanding.

   1.12 "President" means the President of the Corporation.

   1.13 "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.14 "Stockholder" means stockholders of the Corporation.

   1.15 "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.16 "Vice President" means a Vice President of the Corporation.

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                 STOCKHOLDERS

   2.1 Place of Meetings. Every meeting of the stockholders shall be held at
the office of the Corporation or at such other place within or without the
State of Delaware as shall be specified or fixed in the notice of such meeting
or in the waiver of notice thereof.

   2.2 Annual Meeting. A meeting of stockholders shall be held annually for the
election of directors and the transaction of other business at such hour as may
be designated in the notice of meeting on the fourth Wednesday in May in each
year or, if such date falls on a legal holiday, on the first business day
thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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   2.3 Deferred Meeting for Election of Directors, Etc. If the annual meeting
of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of other
business is not held on the date fixed in Section 2.2, the Board shall call a
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of
other business as soon thereafter as convenient.

   2.4 Other Special Meetings. A special meeting of stockholders (other than a
special meeting for the election of directors), or a special meeting of any
class or series thereof, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called
at any time by the Board or by the President or by the Secretary, and shall be
called by the President or by the Secretary on the written request of holders
of twenty percentum (20%) or more of the shares of capital stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote in an election of directors, which written request
shall state the purpose or purposes of such meeting. At any special meeting of
stockholders only such business may be transacted which is related to the
purpose or purposes of such meeting set forth in the notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the By-laws or in any waiver of notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.7 of the By-laws.

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   2.5 Fixing Record Date. For the purpose of determining the stockholders
entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any
adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing
without a meeting, or for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to
receive payment of any dividend or the allotment of any rights, or entitled to
exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock,
or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix, in advance, a
date as the record date for any such determination of stockholders. Such date
shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date of such
meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. If no such record
date is fixed:

      2.5.1 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of
   or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on
   the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is
   waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which
   the meeting is held;

      2.5.2 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to express
   consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior
   action by the Board is necessary, shall be the day on which the first
   written consent is expressed;

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      2.5.3 The record date for determining stockholders for any purpose other
   than that specified in Sections 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 shall be at the close of
   business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating
   thereto.

When a determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any
meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this Section 2.5 such
determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof, unless the Board fixes a
new record date for the adjourned meeting.

   2.6 Notice of Meetings of Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided in
Sections 2.5 and 2.7 of the By-laws, whenever under the General Corporation Law
or the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, stockholders are required
or permitted to take any action at a meeting, written notice shall be given
stating the place, date and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special
meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. A copy of the
notice of any meeting shall be given, personally or by mail, not less than ten
nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, to each stockholder
entitled to notice of or to vote at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall
be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid, directed to the stockholder at his address as it appears on the
records of the Corporation. An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary or of the transfer agent of the Corporation that the notice required
by this section has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie
evidence of the facts stated therein. When a meeting is adjourned to another
time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time
and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is
taken, and at the adjourned meeting any business may be transacted that might
have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. If, however, the
adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned
meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the
meeting.

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   2.7 Waivers of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
stockholder under any provision of the General Corporation Law or of the
Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, a written waiver thereof, signed
by the stockholder entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated
therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a
meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the
stockholder attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the
beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the
meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be
transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice.

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   2.8 List of Stockholders. The Secretary shall prepare and make, or cause to
be prepared and made, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a
complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in
alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number
of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open
to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting,
during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the
meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held,
which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so
specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall also be
produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time
thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.

   2.9 Quorum of Stockholders; Adjournment. The holders of one-third of the
shares of stock entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, present in
person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of any business at such meeting. When a quorum is once present to organize a
meeting of stockholders, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any
stockholders. The holders of a majority of the shares of stock present in
person or represented by proxy at any meeting of stockholders, including an
adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting
to another time and place.

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   2.10 Voting; Proxies. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation every stockholder of record shall be entitled at every meeting of
stockholders to one vote for each share of capital stock standing in his name
on the record of stockholders determined in accordance with Section 2.5 of the
By-laws. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one
vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in the By-laws or the
General Corporation Law to a majority or other proportion of stock shall refer
to such majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock. The provisions
of Sections 212 and 217 of the General Corporation Law shall apply in
determining whether any shares of capital stock may be voted and the persons,
if any, entitled to vote such shares; but the Corporation shall be protected in
treating the persons in whose names shares of capital stock stand on the record
of stockholders as owners thereof for all purposes. At any meeting of
stockholders, a quorum being present, all matters, except as otherwise provided
by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by the By-laws, shall be
decided by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders of
shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereon.
All elections of directors shall be by written ballot unless otherwise provided
in the Certificate of Incorporation. In voting on any other question on which a
vote by ballot is required by law or is demanded by any stockholder entitled to
vote, the voting shall be by ballot. Each ballot shall be signed by the
stockholder voting or by his proxy, and shall state the number of shares voted.
On all other questions, the voting may be viva voce. Every stockholder entitled
to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent without a
meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy. The
validity and enforceability of any proxy shall be determined in accordance with
Section 212 of the General Corporation Law.

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   2.11 Selection and Duties of Inspectors at Meetings of Stockholders. The
Board, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, may appoint one or more
inspectors to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are
not so appointed, the person presiding at such meeting may, and on the request
of any stockholder entitled to vote thereat shall, appoint one or more
inspectors. In case any person appointed fails to appear or act, the vacancy
may be filled by appointment made by the Board in advance of the meeting or at
the meeting by the person presiding thereat. Each inspector, before entering
upon the discharge of his duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to
execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and
according to the best of his ability. The inspector or inspectors shall
determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the
shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and
effect of proxies, and shall receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and
determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to
vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result,
and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to
all stockholders. On request of the person presiding at the meeting or any
stockholder entitled to vote thereat, the inspector or inspectors shall make a
report in writing of any challenge, question or matter determined by him or
them and execute a certificate of any fact found by him or them. Any report or
certificate made by the inspector in inspectors shall be prima facie evidence
of the facts stated and of the vote as certified by him or them.

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   2.12 Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chairman or in the
absence of the Chairman, the President and in the absence of the President, the
Vice President, and in case more than one Vice President shall be present, that
Vice President designated by the Board (or in the absence of any such
designation, the most senior Vice President, based on age, present), shall act
as chairman of the meeting. In case none of the officers above designated to
act as chairman of the meeting shall be present, a chairman of the meeting
shall be chosen by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders
of shares of capital stock present in person or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote at the meeting. The Secretary, or in his absence one of the
Assistant Secretaries, shall act as secretary of the meeting. In the absence of
the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary, the Chairman of the meeting shall
appoint a person to act as secretary of the meeting.

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   2.13 Order of Business. The order of business at all meetings of
stockholders shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting, but the
order of business to be followed at any meeting at which a quorum is present
may be changed by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders
of shares of capital stock present in person or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   2.14 Written Consent of Stockholders Without a Meeting. Unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required by the
General Corporation Law to be taken at any annual or special meeting of
stockholders of the Corporation, or any action which may be taken at any annual
or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting,
without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth
the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having
not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize
or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon
were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action
without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to
those stockholders who have not consented in writing.

                                   ARTICLE 3
                                   DIRECTORS

   3.1 General Powers. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation or by applicable law, the business and affairs of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board. The Board may adopt such rules and regulations,
not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws or
applicable laws, as it may deem proper for the conduct of its meetings and the
management of the Corporation. In addition to the powers expressly conferred by
the By-laws, the Board may exercise all powers and perform all acts which are
not required, by the By-laws or the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, to
be exercised and performed by the stockholders.

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   3.2 Number; Qualification; Term of Office. The Board shall consist of one or
more members. The number of directors shall be fixed initially by the
incorporator and may thereafter be changed from time to time by action of the
stockholders or of the Board. Directors need not be stockholders. Each director
shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

   3.3 Election. Directors shall, except as otherwise required by law or by the
Certificate of Incorporation, be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at a
meeting of stockholders by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the
election.

   3.4 Newly Created Directorships and Vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in
the Certificate of Incorporation, newly created directorships resulting from an
increase in the number of directors and vacancies occurring in the Board for
any reason, including the removal of directors without cause, may be filled by
vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a
quorum, or by a sole remaining director, at any meeting of the Board or may be
elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares of capital
stock entitled to vote in the election at a special meeting of stockholders
called for that purpose. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected
to hold office until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

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   3.5 Resignations. Any director may resign at any time by written notice to
the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time therein
specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of such resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective.

   3.6 Removal of Directors. Any or all of the directors may be removed (i) for
cause, by vote of the stockholders or by action of the Board, and (ii) without
cause, by vote of the stockholders.

   3.7 Compensation. Each director, in consideration of his service as such,
shall be entitled to receive from the Corporation such amount per annum or such
fees for attendance at directors' meetings, or both, as the Board may from time
to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in connection with the performance of his duties. Each director
who shall serve as a member of any committee of directors in consideration of
his serving as such shall be entitled to such additional amount per annum or
such fees for attendance at committee meetings, or both, as the Board may from
time to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in the performance of his duties. Nothing in this section
contained shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation or its
subsidiaries in any other capacity and receiving proper compensation therefor.

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   3.8 Place and Time of Meetings of the Board. Meetings of the Board, regular
or special, may be held at any place within or without the State of Delaware.
The times and places for holding meetings of the Board may be fixed from time
to time by resolution of the Board or (unless contrary to resolution of the
Board) in the notice of the meeting.

   3.9 Annual Meetings. On the day when and at the place where the annual
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors is held, and as soon as
practicable thereafter, the Board may hold its annual meeting, without notice
of such meeting, for the purposes of organization, the election of officers and
the transaction of other business. The annual meeting of the Board may be held
at any other time and place specified in a notice given as provided in
Section 3.11 of the By-laws for special meetings of the Board or in a waiver of
notice thereof.

   3.10 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board may be held at such
times and places as may be fixed from time to time by the Board. Unless
otherwise required by the Board, regular meetings of the Board may be held
without notice. If any day fixed for a regular meeting of the Board shall be a
Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday at the place where such meeting is to be
held, then such meeting shall be held at the same hour at the same place on the
first business day thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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   3.11 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board shall be held whenever
called by the Chairman or the President or by any two or more directors. Notice
of each special meeting of the Board shall, if mailed, be addressed to each
director at the address designated by him for that purpose or, if none is
designated, at his last known address at least two days before the date on
which the meeting is to be held; or such notice shall be sent to each director
at such address by telegraph, cable or wireless, or be delivered to him
personally, not later than the day before the date on which such meeting is to
be held. Every such notice shall state the time and place of the meeting but
need not state the purposes of the meeting, except to the extent required by
law. If mailed, each notice shall be deemed given when deposited, with postage
thereon prepaid, in a post office or official depository under the exclusive
care and custody of the United States post office department. Such mailing
shall be by first class mail.

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   3.12 Adjourned Meetings. A majority of the directors present at any meeting
of the Board, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is
present, may adjourn such meeting to another time and place. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the Board need not be given to any director whether or not
present at the time of the adjournment. Any business may be transacted at any
adjourned meeting that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally
called.

   3.13 Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
director or member of a committee of directors under any provision of the
General Corporation Law or of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, a
written waiver thereof, signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before
or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to
be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
directors, or members of a committee of directors, need be specified in any
written waiver of notice.

   3.14 Organization. At each meeting of the Board, the Chairman or in the
absence of the Chairman, a chairman chosen by the majority of the directors
present, shall preside. The Secretary shall act as secretary at each meeting of
the Board. In case the Secretary shall be absent from any meeting of the Board,
an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting;
and in the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act
as secretary of the meeting.

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   3.15 Quorum of Directors. One-third of the total number of directors but not
less than three shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business or of
any specified item of business at any meeting of the Board.

   3.16 Action by the Board. All corporate action taken by the Board or any
committee thereof shall be taken at a meeting of the Board, or of such
committee, as the case may be, except that any action required or permitted to
be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken
without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be,
consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of the proceedings of the Board or committee. Members of the Board, or
any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the
Board, or of such committee, as the case may be, by means of conference
telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons
participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a
meeting pursuant to this Section 3.16 shall constitute presence in person at
such meeting. Except as otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation
or by law, the vote of a majority of the directors present (including those who
participate by means of conference telephone or similar communications
equipment) at the time of the vote, if a quorum (including those who so
participate) is present at such time, shall be the act of the Board.

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                                   ARTICLE 4
                            COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

   The Board may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board,
designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of
the directors of the corporation. The Board may designate one or more directors
as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or
disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or
disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof
present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or
they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board
to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member.
Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the
management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to
amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting an agreement of merger or
consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of
all or substantially all of the Corporation's property and assets, recommending
to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a
dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the Corporation; and, unless the
resolution designating it expressly so provides, no such committee shall have
the power or authority to declare a dividend or to authorize the issuance of
stock.

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                                   ARTICLE 5
                                   OFFICERS

   5.1 Officers. The Board shall elect a Chairman, a President, a Secretary and
a Treasurer, and may elect or appoint one or more Vice Presidents, a
Comptroller, one or more Associate Treasurers, one or more Assistant Treasurers
and such other officers as it may determine. The Board may designate one or
more Vice Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents, Group Vice Presidents or
Senior Vice Presidents, and may use descriptive words or phrases to designate
the standing, seniority or area of special competence of the Vice Presidents
elected or appointed by it. Each officer shall hold his office until his
successor is elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or
removal in the manner provided in Section 5.2 of the By-laws. Any two or more
offices may be held by the same person. The Board may require any officer to
give a bond or other security for the faithful performance of his duties, in
such amount and with such sureties as the Board may determine. All officers as
between themselves and the Corporation shall have such authority and perform
such duties in the management of the Corporation as may be provided in the
By-laws or as the Board may from time to time determine.

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   5.2 Removal of Officers. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board may
be removed by the Board with or without cause. The removal of an officer
without cause shall be without prejudice to his contract rights, if any. The
election or appointment of an officer shall not of itself create contract
rights.

   5.3 Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time in writing by notifying
the Chairman of the Board or the President or the Secretary. Such resignation
shall take effect at the date of receipt of such notice or at such later date
as is therein specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of
such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The resignation
of an officer shall be without prejudice to the contract rights of the
Corporation, if any.

   5.4 Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause may be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in the By-laws for the regular
election or appointment to such office.

   5.5 Compensation. Salaries or other compensation of the officers may be
fixed from time to time by the Board. No officer shall be prevented from
receiving a salary or other compensation by reason of the fact that he is also
a director.

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   5.6 Chairman of the Board. The Chairman of the Board shall be appointed by
the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings
of shareholders and the Board of Directors.

   5.7 President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the
Corporation and shall report directly to the Board. The President shall have
general supervision over the business of the Corporation, subject, however, to
the control of the Board and of any duly authorized committee of directors. He
may, with the Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an
Assistant Treasurer, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation; may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds,
mortgages, bonds, contracts or other instruments authorized by the Board,
except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly
delegated by the Board or by the By-laws to some other officer or agent of the
Corporation, or shall be required by law otherwise to be signed or executed;
and, in general, he shall perform all duties incident to the office of the
President and chief executive officer, and such other duties consistent
therewith as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board.

   5.8 Vice Presidents. At the request of the President (or in the President's
absence, at the request of the Board), the Vice President shall (in such order
as may be designated by the President or the Board or in the absence of any
such designation in order of seniority based on age) perform all of the duties
of the President and so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to
all restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President may also, with the
Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer,
sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the Corporation; may sign and
execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or
other instruments authorized by the Board, except in cases where the signing
and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by the
By-laws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required
by law otherwise to be signed or executed; and shall perform such other duties
as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the President.

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   5.9 Secretary. The Secretary, if present, shall act as secretary of all
meetings of the stockholders and of the Board, and shall keep the minutes
thereof in the proper book or books to be provided for that purpose; he shall
see that all notices required to be given by the Corporation are duly given and
served; he may, with the President or a Vice President, sign certificates for
shares of capital stock of the Corporation; he shall be custodian of the seal
of the Corporation and may seal with the seal of the Corporation, or a
facsimile thereof, all certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation and all documents the execution of which on behalf of the
Corporation under its corporate seal is authorized in accordance with the
provisions of the By-laws; he shall have charge of the stock ledger and also of
the other books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its
organization and management as a Corporation, and shall see that the reports,
statements and other documents required by law are properly kept and filed; and
shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary
and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board
or by the President.

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   5.10 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be
responsible for, all funds, securities and notes of the Corporation; receive
and give receipts for monies due and payable to the Corporation from any
sources whatsoever; deposit all such monies in the name of the Corporation in
such banks, trust companies or other depositaries as shall be selected in
accordance with these By-laws; against proper vouchers, cause such funds to be
disbursed by checks or drafts on the authorized depositaries of the Corporation
signed in such manner as shall be determined in accordance with any provisions
of the By-laws, and be responsible for the accuracy of the amounts of all
monies so disbursed; regularly enter or cause to be entered in books to be kept
by him or under his direction full and adequate account of all monies received
or paid by him for the account of the Corporation; have the right to require,
from time to time, reports or statements giving such information as he may
desire with respect to any and all financial transactions of the Corporation
from the officers or agents transacting the same; render to the President or
the Board, whenever the President or the Board, respectively, shall require him
so to do, an account of the financial condition of the Corporation and of all
his transactions as Treasurer; exhibit at all reasonable times his books of
account and other records to any of the directors upon application at the
office of the Corporation where such books and records are kept; and in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of treasurer and such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the
President; and he may sign with the President or a Vice President certificates
for shares of capital stock of the Corporation.

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   5.11 Assistant Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers.
Assistant Secrtaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers shall
perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Secretary or by the
Treasurer, respectively, or by the Board or by the President. Assistant
Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers may, with the
President or a Vice President, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of
the Corporation.

   5.12 Comptroller. The Comptroller shall be responsible for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records of all assets, liabilities and transactions of
the Corporation. The Comptroller shall prepare and render such balance sheets,
budgets and other financial reports as the Board or the President may require,
and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these By-laws or
assigned to him by the Board or the President and all other acts incident to
the position of Comptroller. Assistant Comptrollers shall perform such duties
as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Comptroller or by the Board
or the President. In the event of the absence of the Comptroller or of his
incapacity or inability to act, then any Assistant Comptroller may perform any
of the duties and may exercise any of the powers of the Comptroller.

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                                   ARTICLE 6
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   6.1 Execution of Contracts. The Board may authorize any officer, employee or
agent, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to enter into any contract
or execute and satisfy any instrument, and any such authority may be general or
confined to specific instances, or otherwise limited.

   6.2 Loans. The President or any other officer, employee or agent authorized
by the By-laws or by the Board may effect loans and advances at any time for
the Corporation from any bank, trust company or other institutions or from any
firm, corporation or individual and for such loans and advances may make,
execute and deliver promissory notes, bonds or other certificates or evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation, and when authorized so to do may pledge and
hypothecate or transfer any securities or other property of the Corporation as
security for any such loans or advances. Such authority conferred by the Board
may be general or confined to specific instances or otherwise limited.

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   6.3 Checks, Drafts, Etc. All checks, drafts and other orders for the payment
of money out of the funds of the Corporation and all notes or other evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation shall be signed on behalf of the Corporation
in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the
Board.

   6.4 Deposits. The funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be
deposited from time to time to the order of the Corporation in such banks,
trust companies or other depositaries as the Board may select or as may be
selected by an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to whom such power
may from time to time be delegated by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE 7
                              STOCK AND DIVIDENDS

   7.1 Certificates Representing Shares. The shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be represented by certificates in such form (consistent with
the provisions of Section 158 of the General Corporation Law) as shall be
approved by the Board. Such certificates shall be signed by the President or a
Vice President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer
or an Assistant Treasurer, and may be sealed with the seal of the Corporation
or a facsimile thereof. The signatures of the officers upon a certificate may
be facsimiles, if the certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent or
registrar other than the Corporation itself or its employee. In case any
officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile
signature has been placed upon any certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, such
certificate may, unless otherwise ordered by the Board, be issued by the
Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer
agent or registrar at the date of issue.

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   7.2 Transfer of Shares. Transfers of shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation by the holder
thereof or by his duly authorized attorney appointed by a power of attorney
duly executed and filed with the Secretary or a transfer agent of the
Corporation, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates representing
such shares of capital stock properly endorsed for transfer and upon payment of
all necessary transfer taxes. Every certificate exchanged, returned or
surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked "Cancelled," with the date of
cancellation, by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the transfer agent
of the Corporation. A person in whose name shares of capital stock shall stand
on the books of the Corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof to receive
dividends, to vote as such owner and for all other purposes as respects the
Corporation. No transfer of shares of capital stock shall be valid as against
the Corporation, its stockholders and creditors for any purpose, except to
render the transferee liable for the debts of the Corporation to the extent
provided by law, until such transfer shall have been entered on the books of
the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.

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   7.3 Transfer and Registry Agents. The Corporation may from time to time
maintain one or more transfer offices or agents at such place or places as may
be determined from time to time by the Board.

   7.4 Lost, Destroyed, Stolen and Mutilated Certificates. The holder of any
shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall immediately notify the
Corporation of any loss, destruction, theft or mutilation of the certificate
representing such shares, and the Corporation may issue a new certificate to
replace the certificate alleged to have been lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated. The Board may, in its discretion, as a condition to the issue of any
such new certificate, require the owner of the lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated certificate, or his legal representatives, to make proof satisfactory
to the Board of such loss, destruction, theft or mutilation and to advertise
such fact in such manner as the Board may require, and to give the Corporation
and its transfer agents and registrars, or such of them as the Board may
require, a bond in such form, in such sums and with such surety or sureties as
the Board may direct, to indemnify the Corporation and its transfer agents and
registrars against any claim that may be made against.

   7.6 Restriction on Transfer of Stock.

   7.6.1. A written restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of
capital stock of the Corporation, if permitted by Section 202 of the General
Corporation Law and noted conspicuosly on the certificate representing such
capital stock, may be enforced against the holder of the restricted capital
stock or any successor or transferee of the holder including an executor,
administrator, trustee, guardian or other fiduciary entrusted with like
responsibility for the person or estate of the holder. Unless noted
conspicuously on the certificate representing such capital stock, a
restriction, even though permitted by Section 202 of the General Corporation
Law shall be ineffective except against a person with actual knowledge of the
restriction. A restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of
capital stock of the Corporation may be imposed either by the Certificate of
Incorporation or by the by-laws or by an agreement among any number of
stockholders or among such stockholders and the Corporation. No restriction so
imposed shall be binding with respect to capital stock issued prior to the
adoption of the restriction unless the holders of such capital stock are
parties to an agreement or voted in favor of the restriction.

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   7.6.2. No stockholder may dispose of or transfer any share or shares of
stock for any person without the prior authorization of the Board of Directors.
Any stockholder desiring to dispose of or transfer any share or shares shall
give notice in writing of such desire to the Corporation which notice shall
specify the number of shares to be disposed of or transferred the identity of
the prospective purchaser or transferee and the consideration, if anny, to be
received for such disposal or transfer. The Board of Directors shall within one
month of the receipt of such notice, inform the stockholder in writing whether
or not the Board of Directors authorizes the disposal or transfer of shares.
The Board of Directors may in its absolute discretion and without assigning any
reason therefor, refuse to authorize any disposal or transfer of shares.

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                                   ARTICLE 8
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   8.1 Indemnification of Officers and Directors. The Corporation shall
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director or an officer of the Corporation, against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or
proceeding to the fullest extent and in the manner set forth in and permitted
by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from time to
time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of
any other rights to which such director of officer may be entitled apart from
the foregoing provisions. The foregoinng provisions of this Section 8.1 shall
be deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each director and
officer who serves in such capacity at any time while this Article 8 and the
relevant provisions of the General Corporation Law and other applicable law, if
any, are in effect, and any repeal thereof or modification thereof shall not
affect any rights or obligations then existing with respect to any state of
facts then or theretofore existing or any action, suit or proceeding
theretofore or thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon
any such state of facts.

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   8.2 Indemnification of Other Persons. The Corporation may indemnify and
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he is or
was an employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in
settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding to the extent and in the manner set forth in and
permitted by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from
time to time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed
exclusive of any other rights to which any such person may be entitled apart
from the foregoing provisions.

                                   ARTICLE 9
                               BOOKS AND RECORDS

   9.1 Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board. The Corporation shall
keep at the office designated in the Certificate of Incorporation or at the
office of the transfer agent or registrar of the Corporation in Delaware, a
record containing the names and addresses of all stockholders, the number and
class of shares held by each and the dates when they respectively became the
owners of record thereof.

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   9.2 Form of Records. Any records maintained by the Corporation in the
regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account,
and minute books, may be kept on, or be in the form of, punch cards, magnetic
tape, photographs, microphotographs, or any other information storage device,
provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible written
form within a reasonable time. The Corporation shall so convert any records so
kept upon the request of any person entitled to inspect the same.

   9.3 Inspection of Books and Records. Except as otherwise provided by law,
the Board shall determine from time to time whether, and, if allowed, when and
under what conditions and regulations, the accounts, books, minutes and other
records of the Corporation, or any of them, shall be open to the inspection of
the stockholders.

   9.4 Reliance on Books and Records. Each officer, director or member of any
committee designated by the Board of Directors shall, in the performance of his
duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account
of or reports made to the Corporation by any of its officers or by any
independent public accountant or by an appraiser selected with reasonable care
by the Board of Directors or by any such committee and in relying in good faith
upon other books and records of the Corporation.

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                                  ARTICLE 10
                                     SEAL

   The Board may adopt a corporate seal which shall be in the form of a circle
and shall bear the full name of the Corporation, the year of its incorporation
and the word "Delaware".

                                  ARTICLE 11
                                  FISCAL YEAR

   The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined, and may be changed,
by resolution of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE 12
                             VOTING OF SHARES HELD

   Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board, the Chairman may, from
time to time, appoint one or more attorneys or agents of the Corporation, in
the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the
Corporation may be entitled to cast as a stockholder or otherwise in any other
corporation, any of whose shares or securities may be held by the Corporation,
at meetings of the holders of stock or other securities of such other
corporation, or to consent in writing to any action by any such other
corporation and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the
manner of casting such votes or giving such consent, and may execute or cause
to be executed on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal, or
otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other instruments as he
may deem necessary or proper in the premises; or the Chairman may himself
attend any meeting of the holders of the stock or other securities of any such
other corporation and thereat vote or exercise any or all other powers of the
Corporation as the holder of such stock or other securities of such other
corporation.

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                                  ARTICLE 13
                                  AMENDMENTS

   The By-laws may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed, or new
By-laws may be adopted, by vote of the holders of the shares entitled to vote
in the election of directors. The By-laws may be altered, amended,
supplemented, repealed, or new By-laws may be adopted, by the Board, provided
that the vote of a majority of the entire Board shall be required to change the
number of authorized directors. Any By-laws adopted, altered, amended, or
supplemented by the Board may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed by
the stockholders entitled to vote thereon.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.15

                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                                      OF
                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION

                                     * * *

   Avis Leasing Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the General Corporation Law of the state of Delaware (the
"Corporation"), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:

   FIRST: That the members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, by
telephone conference, filed with the minutes of the Board of Directors, adopted
a resolution proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment to the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.

   RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be
amended by changing the first Article thereof so that, as amended, said Article
shall be and read as follows:

          " 1. The name of the corporation is Avis Enterprises, Inc."

   SECOND: That the sole stockholder of the Corporation, by written consent,
has consented to said amendment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

   THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 141, 228 and 242 of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS THEREOF, said Avis Leasing Corporation has caused its corporate
seal to be affixed and this Certificate to be signed by the officers whose
respective names and offices appear before this 30th day of September, 1986.

                                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION

                                           By:    /s/ Steven L/ Greenberger
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Title: Vice President

By:    /s/ Karen C. Sclafani
       -------------------------
Title: Assistant Secretary



                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                                      OF
                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                             ALC TRUCK CORPORATION

   ALC TRUCK CORPORATION, a corporation organized and existing under and by
virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, DOES HEREBY
CERTIFY:

   FIRST: That the Board of Directors of said corporation, by the unanimous
written consent of its members, filed with the minutes of the board, adopted a
resolution proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment to the
Certificate of Incorporation of said corporation:

       RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of ALC TRUCK CORPORATION
       be amended by changing the first Article thereof so that, as amended,
       said Article shall be and read as follows:

                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION

   SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and vote of stockholders, the stockholders
have given unanimous written consent to said amendment in accordance with the
provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware.

   THIRD: That the, aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said ALC TRUCK CORPORATION has caused this Certificate
to be signed by Robert P. Stelben its Vice President, and attested by Arlene
Marovitz its Assistant Secretary, this 21st day of December, 1982.

                                              ALC TRUCK CORPORATION

                                              By: /s/ Robert P. Shelben
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Vice President

ATTEST:

By: /s/ Arlene Marovitz
    -------------------------
    Assistant Secretary



                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                             ALC TRUCK CORPORATION

       1. The name of the corporation is:

                             ALC TRUCK CORPORATION

       2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 100
West Tenth Street in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of
its registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

       3. The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is
to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized
under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

       4. The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000) and the par value of each of such
shares is One Dollar ($1.00) amounting in the aggregate to One Thousand Dollars
($1,000.00).

       5. The board of directors is authorized to make, alter or repeal the
by-laws of the corporation. Election of directors need not be by ballot.

       6. The name and mailing address of the incorporator is:

                         L. M. Curtis
                         100 West Tenth Street
                         Wilmington, Delaware 19801

       I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of
Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying that this
is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true and accordingly have
hereunto set my hand this 15th day of October, 1982.

                                                  /s/ L. M. Custis
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  L. M. Custis


                                                                   Exhibit 3.16

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                            AVIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
                       (herein called the "Corporation")

                                   ARTICLE I
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such
place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be fixed from time to
time by the Board of Directors or as shall be designated in the notice or
waiver of notice of the meeting.

   2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election
of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly
come before the meeting shall be held on the third Tuesday in November in each
year, at such hour as may be named in the notice of the meeting.

   3. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the stockholders for any purpose
or purposes may be called at any time by the Chief Executive Officer, by order
of the Board of Directors, or by the holder or holders of record of at least 25
percent of the stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting.

   4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of each meeting of the stockholders, whether
annual or special, shall be given (unless that notice shall be waived or unless
the meeting is to be dispensed with in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) not less
than ten nor more than sixty days before the day on which the meeting is to be
held to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting by
delivering a written or printed notice thereof to him personally or by mail.
Every notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, except in
the case of a special meeting, need not state the purposes. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the stockholders shall not be required if the time and
place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment was taken.



   5. Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chief Executive
Officer, or in his absence, the President or a Vice President shall act as
Chairman, and the Secretary, or, in his absence, an Assistant Secretary, shall
act as secretary.

   6. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, holders of 25 percent of the
issued and outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at each
meeting of stockholders, present either in person or by proxy, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. If there be no quorum, the holders of
a majority of such shares present either in person or by proxy may adjourn the
meeting from time to time until a quorum shall have been obtained.

   7. Voting. At each meeting of the stockholders, each holder of stock
entitled to vote thereat shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy
for each share of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote so registered in
his name on the books of the Corporation.

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   8. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
Prompt notice shall be given to all stockholders of the taking of any corporate
action pursuant to the provisions of this section unless that action has been
consented to in writing by the holders of all of the stock that would have been
entitled to vote upon that action if a meeting were held.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                   DIRECTORS

   1. General Powers. The property, affairs, and business of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

   2. Number, Qualification and Term of Office. The number of directors shall
be not less than three and not more than nine, the exact number within such
limits to be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors by resolution.
Directors need not be stockholders. The directors shall be elected annually in
the manner provided in these by-laws, and each director shall hold office until
the annual meeting held next after his election and until his successor shall
have been elected and shall qualify, or until his death or until he shall
resign. if the number of directors be increased, the additional directors may
be elected by a majority of the directors in office at time of the increase or
if not so elected prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, they shall
be elected by the stockholders at such annual meeting.

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   3. Election of Directors. At each meeting of the stockholders for the
election of directors, at which a quorum is present, the persons receiving the
greatest number of votes shall be the directors.

   4. Place of Meeting, etc. The Board of Directors may hold its meetings and
have one or more offices at such place or places within or outside the State of
Delaware, as the Board may from time to time determine, or, in the case of
meetings, as shall be specified or fixed in the respective notices or waivers
of notice thereof.

   5. First Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet for the purpose of
organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business,
as soon as practicable after each annual election of directors at the same
place at which regular meetings of the Board are held and notice of such
meeting need not be given; each meeting, however, may be held at any other time
or place which shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for
special meetings of the Board of Directors or in a consent and waiver of notice
thereof signed by all of the directors.

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   6. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held at such places and at such times as the Board shall from time to time by
resolution determine and no notice thereof shall be necessary.

   7. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held whenever called by the Chief Executive Officer, the President, or by two
of the directors. Unless waived, notice of each such meeting shall be mailed to
each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of business, at
least 2 days before the day on which the meeting is to be held, or shall be
directed to him at such place by telegraph, or be delivered personally not
later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be held. If
mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the
United States mail so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given by
telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is
delivered to the telegraph company. Every such notice shall state the time and
place of the meeting but need not state the purpose thereof.

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   8. Organization. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chief
Executive Officer, or in his absence, the President or a director chosen by a
majority of the directors present, shall act as Chairman. The Secretary, or, in
his absence, an Assistant Secretary, or, in the absence of both the Secretary
and Assistant Secretaries, any person appointed by the Chairman shall act as
secretary of the meeting.

   9. Quorum and Manner of Acting. One-third of the total number of directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting, and
the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

   10. Resignation. Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by
mailing or delivering, or transmitting by telegraph, written notice to the
Chief Executive Officer or to the President or the Secretary of the
Corporation. The resignation of any director shall take effect from the time of
its receipt by the Corporation, unless some time be fixed in the resignation,
and then from that time.

   11. Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by the death,
resignation, removal, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors,
or for any other cause, may be filled by the majority vote of the remaining
directors, though less than a quorum, then in office, at the next regular or
any special meeting called for the purpose, or by the stockholders of the
Corporation at the next annual meeting or any special meeting called for the
purpose, and each director so elected shall, except as otherwise provided
herein or in the Certificate of Incorporation or by statute, hold office for a
term to expire at the next annual election of directors and until his successor
shall be duly elected and qualified, or until his death or until he shall
resign or be removed.

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   12. Removal. A director may be removed, either with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the voting stock of the Corporation then
outstanding, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract
rights, if any, of the person so removed.

   13. Fees. The directors for their services as such shall receive such
compensation as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

   14. Consent of Board of Directors in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken
without a meeting if all the members of the Board consent thereto in writing
and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   OFFICERS

   1. Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chief Executive
Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, any of whom may be
designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President, a Secretary, a
Treasurer and a Controller, and such other officers as may be appointed in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article.

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   2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by
the Board of Directors at the meeting held after the annual meeting of
stockholders. Each elected officer shall hold office until his successor shall
have been duly elected and qualified in his stead, or until his death or until
he shall have resigned or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter
provided.

   3. Other Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or
the President may from time to time appoint such other officers as it or he may
deem necessary and may also appoint such agents and employees of the
Corporation as may be deemed proper. Such officers, agents and employees shall
hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as in
these by-laws provided or as the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer or the President may from time to time prescribe. The Board of
Directors may from time to time authorize any officer to appoint and remove
agents and employees and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof.

   4. Removal. Any officer, agent or employee elected or appointed may be
removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors, or, except in
case of any officer elected by the Board of Directors, by the Chief Executive
Officer, the President or any officer upon whom the power of removal may be
conferred by the Board of Directors, but such removal shall be without
prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

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   5. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the
Board of Directors. Any such resignation shall take effect from the time of its
receipt by the Corporation or at any later time specified therein and, unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.

   6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in these by-laws for regular
election or appointment to such office.

   7. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer shall have general
supervision of the policies of the Corporation, subject to the Board of
Directors. He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds, mortgages, notes and
other documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of
Directors or which are generally authorized as within the ordinary scope of the
business of the Corporation.

   8. The President. The President shall be the chief operating officer of the
Corporation, and subject to the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive
Officer, shall have general supervision of the operations of the Corporation.
He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds, mortgages, notes and other
documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors
or which are generally authorized as within the ordinary scope of the business
of the Corporation.

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   9. Vice Presidents. Each Vice President shall perform such duties and have
such powers as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer or by the President. One or more Vice
Presidents may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President
as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Vice Presidents shall have
authority to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as
authorized by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as
within the ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation.

   10. The Secretary. The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the
office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President.

   11. Assistant Secretaries. At the request of the Secretary, or in his
absence or disability, any Assistant Secretary shall have power to perform all
the duties of the Secretary, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of,
and be subject to all restrictions upon, the Secretary. The Assistant
Secretaries shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be
assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by
the President.

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   12. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall give such bond for the faithful
performance of his duties as the Board of Directors shall require. He shall, in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   13. Assistant Treasurers. At the request of the Treasurer, or in his absence
or disability, any Assistant Treasurer shall have power to perform all the
duties of the Treasurer, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and
be subject to all restrictions upon, the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurers
shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by
the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   14. Controller. The Controller shall be the chief accounting officer of the
Corporation. He shall perform all duties incident to the office of Controller
and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board
of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   15. Divisional Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer, or the President may appoint one or more divisional directors for the
general supervision and management of the affairs of the division of the
Corporation over which he is appointed. The director of each division shall
have such authority with respect to the business and affairs of the division as
may be granted from time to time by the Board of Directors and, with respect to
the affairs of such division and in the regular course of business of such
division, may sign contracts and other documents in the name of the division,
provided, however, that in no case shall the director of one division have
authority to bind any other division of the Corporation or to bind the
Corporation, except as to the normal and usual business and affairs of the
division of which he is director.

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   16. Salaries. The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation of the Chief
Executive Officer and the President and shall fix, or authorize a committee
appointed by the Board to fix, the compensation of any and all other officers.
No officer shall be prevented from receiving any such salary by reason of the
fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   1. Contracts, etc. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or
officers or agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and behalf of the
Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances, and, unless so authorized by the Board of Directors or by these
bylaws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind
the Corporation by any contracts or engagement or to pledge its credit or to
render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.

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   2. Loans. No loan shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no
negotiable paper shall be issued in its name, unless authorized by the Board of
Directors.

   3. General and Special Bank Accounts. The Board of Directors may from time
to time authorize the opening and keeping, with such banks, trust companies or
other depositories as it may designate, of general and special bank accounts,
and may make such special rules and regulations with respect thereto as it may
deem expedient.

                                   ARTICLE V
                  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

   1. Limitation of Liability. No person shall be liable to the Corporation for
any loss or damage suffered by it on account of any action taken or omitted to
be taken by him as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation in
good faith, if such person(a) exercised or used the same degree of care and
skill as a prudent man would have exercised or used under the circumstances in
the conduct of his own affairs, or (b) took or omitted to take such action in
reliance upon advice of counsel for the Corporation or upon statements made or
information furnished by officers or employees of the Corporation which he had
reasonable grounds to believe. The standards of care set forth in this section
shall not be in derogation of any standard of care set forth in the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

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   2. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify others as set forth in
the following paragraphs.

   (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the
fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorney's
fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably
incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted
in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceedings, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

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   (b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys' fees)
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or
settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the
Corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the
Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the
court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application
that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court
shall deem proper.

   (c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any
action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense
of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith.

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   (d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b) (unless ordered by a
court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case
upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or
agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard
of conduct set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b). Such determination shall be
made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of
directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceedings, or (2) if
such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written
opinion, or (3) by the stockholders.

   (e) Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition
of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in
the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the
director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall
ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
Corporation as authorized in this Article.

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   3. Non-Exclusive Provision. The indemnification provided by this Article
shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director,
officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors and administrators of such a person.

   4. Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain
insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee
or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out
of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                 MISCELLANEOUS

   1. Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal, which shall
be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
Corporation, the year of

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its incorporation and the words "Corporate Seal, Delaware". Said seal may be
used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or in any
other manner reproduced.

   2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first
day of July in each year.

   3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies,
waivers of notice of meeting, consents and other instruments relating to
securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on
behalf of the Corporation by the President or any Vice President and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and
all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such securities and which,
as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if
present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer
like powers upon any other person or persons.

   4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice whatever is required to be given
under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, or of these by-laws, a
waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said
notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent thereto. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose
of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors, or members
of a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

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   5. Amendments. All by-laws of the Corporation shall be subject to alteration
or repeal, and new by-laws not inconsistent with any provisions of the
Certificate of Incorporation or any provision of law may be made, either by the
affirmative vote of the holders of record of a majority of the outstanding
stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect thereof, given at an
annual meeting or at any special meeting, at which notice of the proposed
amendment has been stated in the notice of the meeting, or by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.
By-Laws made or altered by the Board of Directors shall be subject to
alteration or repeal by the stockholders or by the Board.

   6. Headings. Article and section headings used in these by-laws are for
convenience only and do not define, limit or otherwise affect the meaning of
any section.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.17

                           CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION
                                      OF
                           AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.
                                      TO
                           AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

                    Pursuant to Section 266 of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
 and Sections 18-204 and 18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act

       Avis Group Holdings, Inc., a Delaware Corporation (the "Corporation"),
does hereby certify to the following facts relating to the conversion of the
Corporation into a Delaware limited liability company (the "Conversion") under
the name Avis Group Holdings, LLC:

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation immediately prior to the filing of
this Certificate of Conversion is Avis Group Holdings, Inc.

       SECOND: The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was
filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the 17th day of
October, 1996. The Corporation's jurisdiction of incorporation immediately
prior to the filing of this Certificate of Conversion is the State of Delaware.

       THIRD: The name of the limited liability company into which the
Corporation shall be converted, as set forth in its Certificate of Formation,
is Avis Group Holdings, LLC.

       FOURTH: This Certificate of Conversion to a Delaware limited liability
company shall be effective on the 17th day of January, 2006.

       FIFTH: The Conversion has been approved in accordance with Section 266
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Sections 18-204 and
18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of
Conversion to be executed on this 17th day of January, 2006.

                                              AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, INC.

                                              By: /s/ Richard S. Meisner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Richard S. Meisner



                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company is Avis Group Holdings, LLC

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711
Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is: Corporation Service
Company.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Formation
of Avis Group Holdings, LLC on this 17th day of January 2006.

The Formation shall be effective on the 17th day of January 2006.

                                              AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

                                              By: /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Lynn A. Feldman


                                                                   Exhibit 3.18

                      LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
                                      OF
                           AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC

   THIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") of Avis Group
Holdings, LLC (the "Company") dated as of this 17th day of January, 2006, is
adopted, executed and entered into by Avis Car Rental Group, LLC, as the sole
member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Company has been formed in accordance with Section 266 of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as from time to time amended and
including any successor statute of similar import, the "DGCL") and the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. Section 18-101 et seq. (as from time
to time amended and including any successor statute of similar import, the
"Act") by converting Avis Group Holdings, Inc. a Delaware corporation, into the
Company and the Certificate of Conversion and Certificate of Formation (as
defined herein) have been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware in conformity with the DGCL and the Act.

                                   ARTICLE I
                         The Limited Liability Company

   1.1 Formation. The Member has previously formed the Company as a limited
liability company pursuant to the provisions of the Act. A certificate of
formation for the Company as described in Section 18-201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   1.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be "Avis Group Holdings, LLC" and
its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes
as the Board (as hereinafter defined) shall determine or deem necessary to
comply with requirements of the jurisdictions in which the Company's operations
are conducted.

   1.3 Business Purpose: Powers. The Company is formed for the purpose of
engaging in any lawful business, purpose or activity for which limited
liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall possess and
may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by any other
law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far
as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct,
promotion or attainment of the business purposes or activities of the Company.



   1.4 Registered Office and Agent. The location of the registered office of
the Company shall be 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, County of
New Castle, Delaware 19808. The Company's Registered Agent at such address
shall be Corporation Service Company.

   1.5 Term. Subject to the provisions of Article 6 below, the Company shall
have perpetual existence.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                  The Member

   2.1 The Member. The name and address of the Member is as follows:

Name                                     Address
- ----                                     -------------------------------------
Avis Car Rental Group, LLC               2711 Centerville Road,
                                         Suite 400, Wilmington,
                                         County of New Castle,
                                         Delaware 19808

   2.2 Actions by the Member; Meetings. The Member may approve a matter or take
any action at a meeting or without a meeting by the written consent of the
Member. Meetings of the Member may be called at any time by the Member.

   2.3 Liability of the Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the
Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the
debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a member.

   2.4 Power to Bind the Company. The Member (acting in its capacity as such)
shall have the authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect to
any matter.

   2.5 Admission of Members. New members shall be admitted only upon the
approval of the Member.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   The Board

   3.1 Management by Board of Managers.

                                      2



       (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder or
under the Act to the Member for decision, the business and affairs of the
Company shall be managed by a board of managers (the "Board"), which shall be
responsible for policy setting, approving the overall direction of the Company
and making all decisions affecting the business and affairs of the Company. The
Board shall consist of one (1) to five (5) individuals (the "Managers"), the
exact number of Managers to be determined from time to time by resolution of
the Member. The initial Board shall consist of two (2) members and the
individuals serving as Managers are set forth on Exhibit A (which shall be
updated and amended, as appropriate, from time to time to reflect the
composition of the Board at that time).

       (b) Each Manager shall be elected by the Member and shall serve until
his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her
earlier removal, resignation, death or disability. The Member may remove any
Manager from the Board or from any other capacity with the Company at any time,
with or without cause. A Manager may resign at any time upon written notice to
the Member.

       (c) Any vacancy occurring on the Board as a result of the resignation,
removal, death or disability of a Manager or an increase in the size of the
Board shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to fill a vacancy
resulting from the resignation, removal, death or disability of a Manager shall
serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.

   3.2 Action By the Board.

       (a) Meetings of the Board may be called by any Manager upon two (2) days
prior written notice to each Manager. The presence of a majority of the
Managers then in office shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Managers then in office.

       (b) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if such number of Managers
sufficient to approve such action pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
consent thereto in writing. Notice of any meeting may be waived by any Manager.

   3.3 Power to Bind Company. None of the Managers (acting in their capacity as
such) shall have authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect
to any matter unless the Board shall have approved such matter and authorized
such Manager(s) to bind the Company with respect thereto.

   3.4 Officers and Related Persons. The Board shall have the authority to
appoint and terminate officers of the Company and retain and terminate
employees, agents and consultants of the Company and to delegate such duties to
any such officers, employees, agents and consultants as the Board deems
appropriate, including the power, acting individually or jointly, to represent
and bind the Company in all matters, in accordance with the scope of their
respective duties.

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                                  ARTICLE IV
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   4.1 Capital Structure, The capital structure of the Company shall consist of
one class of common interests (the "Common Interests"). All Common Interests
shall be identical with each other in every respect. The Member shall own all
of the Common Interests issued and outstanding.

   4.2 Capital Contributions. From time to time, the Board may determine that
the Company requires capital and may request the Member to make capital
contribution(s) in an amount determined by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE V
                       Profits, Losses and Distributions

   5.1 Profits and Losses. For financial accounting purposes, the Company's net
profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in accordance with
the manner determined by the Board. In each year, profits and losses shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

   5.2 Distributions. The Board shall determine profits available for
distribution and the amount, if any, to be distributed to the Member, and shall
authorize and distribute on the Common Interests, the determined amount when,
as and if declared by the Board. The distributions of the Company shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                             Events of Dissolution

   The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up upon the occurrence
of any of the following events (each, an "Event of Dissolution"):

       (a) The Member votes for dissolution; or

       (b) A judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

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                                  ARTICLE VII
                     Transfer of Interests in the Company

   The Member may sell, assign, transfer, convey, gift, exchange or otherwise
dispose of any or all of its Common Interests and, upon receipt by the Company
of a written agreement executed by the person or entity to whom such Common
Interests are to be transferred agreeing to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, such person shall be admitted as a member.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   8.1 Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,
whether express or implied, or any obligation or duty at law or in equity, none
of the Member, Managers, or any officers, directors, members (or stockholders),
partners, employees, affiliates, representatives or agents of any of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company
(individually, a "Covered Person" and, collectively, the "Covered Persons")
shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any act or omission (in
relation to the Company, its property or the conduct of its business or
affairs, this Agreement, any related document or any transaction or investment
contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted by a Covered Person in the
reasonable belief that such act or omission is in or is not contrary to the
best interests of the Company and is within the scope of authority granted to
such Covered Person by the Agreement, provided such act or omission does not
constitute fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.

   8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands,
actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
("Claims"), in which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be
involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs
of the Company or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its
property, business or affairs. A Covered Person shall not be entitled to
indemnification under this Section 8.2 with respect to (i) any Claim with
respect to which such Covered Person has engaged in fraud, willful misconduct,
bad faith or gross negligence or (ii) any Claim initiated by such Covered
Person unless such Claim (or part thereof) (A) was brought to enforce such
Covered Person's rights to indemnification hereunder or (B) was authorized or
consented to by the Board. Expenses incurred by a Covered Person in defending
any Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of
such Claim upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined
that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as
authorized by this Section 8.2.

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   8.3 Amendments to Article VIII. Any repeal or modification of this Article
VIII by the Member shall not adversely affect any rights of such Covered Person
pursuant to this Article VIII, including the right to indemnification and to
the advancement of expenses of a Covered Person existing at the time of such
repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to
such repeal or modification.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                 Miscellaneous

   9.1 Tax Treatment. Unless otherwise determined by the Member, the Company
shall be a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as well as
for any analogous state or local tax purposes), and the Member and the Company
shall timely make any and all necessary elections and filings for the Company
to be treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as
well as for any analogous state or local tax purposes).

   9.2 Amendments. Amendments to this Agreement and to the Certificate of
Formation shall be approved in writing by the Member. An amendment shall become
effective as of the date specified in the approval of the Member or if none is
specified as of the date of such approval or as otherwise provided in the Act.

   9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; provided, however, that the
remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way unless such invalid or unenforceable provision or clause
shall be so significant as to materially affect the expectations of the Member
regarding this Agreement. Otherwise, any invalid or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced by the Member with a valid provision which most closely
approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid or unenforceable
provision.

   9.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

   9.5 Limited Liability Company. The Member intends to form a limited
liability company and does not intend to form a partnership under the laws of
the State of Delaware or any other laws.

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of
the day first above written.

                                                      Avis Oar Rental Group, LLC

                                                      By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                             -------------------
                                                      Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                                      Title: Authorized Person

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                              EXHIBIT A BOARD OF
                                   MANAGERS

David B. Wyshner

Ronald L. Nelson

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.19

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

   I, the undersigned, in order to form a corporation for the purposes
hereinafter stated, under and pursuant to the provisions of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, do hereby certify as follows:

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD. (hereinafter
called the "Corporation")

   SECOND: The address of the Corporation's registered office in New Castle
County is 100 West Tenth Street, Wilmington, Delaware; and its registered agent
at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The nature of the business and proposes to be conducted or promoted
by the Corporation are to engage in, carry on and conduct any lawful act or
activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware; and in addition to, and without limiting the
generality of, the foregoing, the following:

   (a) To deal in, sell, operate, let for hire, and lease automobiles, trucks,
trailers, and other vehicles, motorized and non-motorized, of every kind and
nature and description, and boats and other means of transportation, and to
apply for, or purchase, or otherwise acquire, and to grant licenses for the use
of, and to sell, assign, or otherwise deal in patents, patent rights,
privileges, licenses, trademarks, trade names, devices and processes of every
sort and description, necessary and incident to these purposes.

   (b) To engage in, carry on, conduct participate in any general or specific
branch or phase of the activities, enterprises, or businesses authorized in
this Certificate in the State of Delaware or in any other state of the United
States and in all foreign countries, and in all territories, possessions, and
other places, and in connection with the same, or any thereof, to be and act
either as principal, agent, contractor or otherwise.

   (c) To create, acquire, hold and deal in and with, and dispose of, in any
manner, any legal or equitable interest in real property, chattels real and
tangible and intangible personal property of all kinds (whether situated or
located in the State of Delaware or elsewhere); and, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, to purchase, receive, take (by grant, gift devise,
bequest or otherwise), own, hold, employ, use, operate, manage, control, sell,
assign, transfer, convey, exchange, lease, mortgage, encumber, construct,
alter, modify, repair, improve and maintain (i) real property whether improved
or unimproved, and structures and improvements on real property, and also
leaseholds, (ii) tangible and intangible personal property of any and every
kind, and (iii) any other legal or equitable interests or rights in any of the
foregoing.



   (d) To engage in, carry on, conduct and/or participate in any general or
specific branch or phase of the activities, enterprises, or businesses
authorized in this Certificate in the State of Delaware or in any other state
of the United States and in all foreign countries, and in all territories,
possessions, and other places, and in connection with the same, or any thereof,
to be and act either as principal, agent, contractor or otherwise.

   (e) To do everything necessary, suitable, convenient or proper for the
accomplishment, attainment or furtherance of, to do every other act or thing
incidental or appurtenant to, growing out of or connected with, the purposes
set forth in this Certificate, whether alone or in association with others; to
possess all the rights, powers and privileges now or hereafter conferred by the
laws of the State of Delaware upon corporations organized under the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as the same may be amended from time
to time) or any statute which may be enacted to supplement or replace it, and
in general, to carry on any of the activities and to do any of the things
herein set for to the same extent and as fully as a natural person or a
partnership, associations, corporation or other entity, or any of them, might
or could do; provided, that nothing herein set forth shall be construed as
authorizing the Corporation to possess any purpose, object, or power, or to do
any act or thing, forbidden by law to a corporation organized under the General
Corporation Law of the State or Delaware.

   The foregoing provisions of this Article shall be construed as purposes,
objects, powers, and each as an independent purpose, object and power, in
furtherance, and not in limitation, of the purposes, objects and powers granted
to the Corporation by the laws of the State of Delaware; and, except as
otherwise specifically provided in any such provision, no purpose, object or
power herein set forth shall be in any way limited or restricted by reference
to, or inference from, any other provision of the Certificate.

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000) common shares of the par value of
One Dollar ($1.00) per share.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----                 ---------------
               Barry R. Shapiro        900 Old Country Road
                                    Garden City, New York 11530

   SIXTH: Members of the Board of Directors may be elected either by written
ballot of by voice note. The Board of Directors may from time to time make,
alter or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation; provided, that any By-laws
made, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors may be amended or repealed,
and any By-laws may be made, by the stockholders of the Corporation.



   SEVENTH: Whenever a compromise of arrangement is proposed between this
Corporation and its creditors of any class of them and/or between this
Corporation and its stockholders of any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware, may, on the application in a summary
way of this Corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this Corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Article 8 of the Delaware Code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 Title 8 of
the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,
and/or of the Stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as the
case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a
majority in number representing three-fourths (3/4) in value of the creditors
or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of
this Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement
and to any reorganization of this Corporation as consequences of such
compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said
reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application
has been made, be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors and/or on
all the stockholder or class of stockholders, of this Corporation, as the case
may be, and also on this corporation.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto signed my name and affirm that the
statements made herein are true under the penalties of perjury, this 14th day
of December, 1976

                                                  /s/ Barry Shapiro
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Barry Shapiro


                                                                   Exhibit 3.20

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                           AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
                           (A Delaware Corporation)
                     as amended through December 21, 1976

                                   ARTICLE 1
                                  DEFINITIONS

   As used in these By-laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the term:

   1.1 "Assistant Secretary" means an Assistant Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.2 "Assistant Treasurer" means an Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.3 "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

   1.4 "By-laws" means the initial by-laws of the Corporation, as amended from
time to time.

   1.5 "Certificate of Incorporation" means the initial certificate of
incorporation of the Corporation, as amended, supplemented or restated from
time to time.

   1.6 "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the Corporation.



   1.7 "Corporation" means AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.

   1.8 "Directors" means directors of the Corporation.

   1.9 "General Corporation Law" means the General Corporation Law of the State
of Delaware, as amended from time to time.

   1.10 "Office of the Corporation" means the executive office of the
Corporation, anything in Section 131 of the General Corporation Law to the
contrary notwithstanding.

   1.11 "President" means the President of the Corporation.

   1.12 "Secretary" means the Secretary of the Corporation.

   1.13 "Stockholders" means stockholders of the Corporation.

   1.14 "Treasurer" means the Treasurer of the Corporation.

   1.15 "Vice President" means a Vice President of the Corporation.

                                   ARTICLE 2
                                 STOCKHOLDERS

   2.1 Place of Meetings. Every meeting of the stockholders shall be held at
the office of the Corporation or at such other place within or without the
State of Delaware as shall be specified or fixed in the notice of such meeting
or in the waiver of notice thereof.

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   2.2 Annual Meeting. A meeting of stockholders shall be held annually for the
election of directors and the transaction of other business at such hour as may
be designated in the notice of meeting on the fourth Wednesday in May in each
year or, if such date falls on a legal holiday, on the first business day
thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

   2.3 Deferred Meeting for Election of Directors, Etc. If the annual meeting
of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of other
business is not held on the date fixed in Section 2.2, the Board shall call a
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors and the transaction of
other business as soon thereafter as convenient.

   2.4 Other Special Meetings. A special meeting of stockholders (other than a
special meeting for the election of directors), or a special meeting of any
class or series thereof, unless otherwise prescribed by statute, may be called
at any time by the Board or by the President or by the Secretary, and shall be
called by the President or by the Secretary on the written request of holders
of twenty percentum (20%) or more of the shares of capital stock of the
Corporation entitled to vote in an election of directors, which written request
shall state the purpose or purposes of such meeting. At any special meeting of
stockholders only such business may be transacted which is related to the
purpose or purposes of such meeting set forth in the notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.6 of the By-laws or in any waiver of notice thereof given
pursuant to Section 2.7 of the By-laws.

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   2.5 Fixing Record Date. For the purpose of determining the stockholders
entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any
adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing
without a meeting, or for the purpose of determining stockholders entitled to
receive payment of any dividend or the allotment of any rights, or entitled to
exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock,
or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board may fix, in advance, a
date as the record date for any such determination of stockholders. Such date
shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date of such
meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. If no such record
date is fixed:

      2.5.1 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of
   or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on
   the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or, if notice is
   waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which
   the meeting is held;

      2.5.2 The record date for determining stockholders entitled to express
   consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior
   action by the Board is necessary, shall be the day on which the first
   written consent is expressed;

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      2.5.3 The record date for determining stockholders for any purpose other
   than that specified in Sections 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 shall be at the close of
   business on the day on which the Board adopts the resolution relating
   thereto.

When a determination of stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any
meeting of stockholders has been made as provided in this Section 2.5 such
determination shall apply to any adjournment thereof, unless the Board fixes a
new record date for the adjourned meeting.

   2.6 Notice of Meetings of Stockholders. Except as otherwise provided in
Sections 2.5 and 2.7 of the By-laws, whenever under the General Corporation Law
or the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, stockholders are required
or permitted to take any action at a meeting, written notice shall be given
stating the place, date and hour of the meeting and, in the case of a special
meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called. A copy of the
notice of any meeting shall be given, personally or by mail, not less than ten
nor more than fifty days before the date of the meeting, to each stockholder
entitled to notice of or to vote at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall
be deemed to be given when deposited in the United States mail, with postage
prepaid, directed to the stockholder at his address as it appears on the
records of the Corporation. An affidavit of the Secretary or an Assistant
Secretary or of the transfer agent of the Corporation that the notice required
by this section has been given shall, in the absence of fraud, be prima facie
evidence of the facts stated therein. When a meeting is adjourned to another
time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time
and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is
taken, and at the adjourned meeting any business may be transacted that might
have been transacted at the meeting as originally called. If, however, the
adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned
meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the
meeting.

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   2.7 Waivers of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
stockholder under any provision of the General Corporation Law or of the
Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws, a written waiver thereof, signed
by the stockholder entitled to notice, whether before or after the time stated
therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice. Attendance of a stockholder at a
meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when the
stockholder attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the
beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the
meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to be
transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
stockholders need be specified in any written waiver of notice.

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   2.8 List of Stockholders. The Secretary shall prepare and make, or cause to
be prepared and made, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a
complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in
alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the number
of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open
to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting,
during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to the
meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held,
which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not so
specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall also be
produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole time
thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.

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   2.9 Quorum of Stockholders; Adjournment. The holders of one-third of the
shares of stock entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders, present in
person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of any business at such meeting. When a quorum is once present to organize a
meeting of stockholders, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any
stockholders. The holders of a majority of the shares of stock present in
person or represented by proxy at any meeting of stockholders, including an
adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting
to another time and place.

   2.10 Voting; Proxies. Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation every stockholder of record shall be entitled at every meeting of
stockholders to one vote for each share of capital stock standing in his name
on the record of stockholders determined in accordance with Section 2.5 of the
By-laws. If the Certificate of Incorporation provides for more or less than one
vote for any share, on any matter, every reference in the By-laws or the
General Corporation Law to a majority or other proportion of stock shall refer
to such majority or other proportion of the votes of such stock. The provisions
of Sections 212 and 217 of the General Corporation Law shall apply in
determining whether any shares of capital stock may be voted and the persons,
if any, entitled to vote such shares; but the Corporation shall be protected in
treating the persons in whose names shares of capital stock stand on the record
of stockholders as owners thereof for all purposes. At any meeting of
stockholders, a quorum being present, all matters, except as otherwise provided
by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by the By-laws, shall be
decided by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders of
shares present in person or represented by proxy and entitled to vote thereon.
All elections of directors shall be by written ballot unless otherwise provided
in the Certificate of Incorporation. In voting on any other question on which a
vote by ballot is required by law or is demanded by any stockholder entitled to
vote, the voting shall be by ballot. Each ballot shall be signed by the
stockholder voting or by his proxy, and shall state the number of shares voted.
On all other questions, the voting may be viva voce. Every stockholder entitled
to vote at a meeting of stockholders or to express consent or dissent without a
meeting may authorize another person or persons to act for him by proxy. The
validity and enforceability of any proxy shall be determined in accordance with
Section 212 of the General Corporation Law.

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   2.11 Selection and Duties of Inspectors at Meetings of Stockholders. The
Board, in advance of any meeting of stockholders, may appoint one or more
inspectors to act at the meeting or any adjournment thereof. If inspectors are
not so appointed, the person presiding at such meeting may, and on the request
of any stockholder entitled to vote thereat shall, appoint one or more
inspectors. In case any person appointed fails to appear or act, the vacancy
may be filled by appointment made by the Board in advance of the meeting or at
the meeting by the person presiding thereat. Each inspector, before entering
upon the discharge of his duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to
execute the duties of inspector at such meeting with strict impartiality and
according to the best of his ability. The inspector or inspectors shall
determine the number of shares outstanding and the voting power of each, the
shares represented at the meeting, the existence of a quorum, the validity and
effect of proxies, and shall receive votes, ballots or consents, hear and
determine all challenges and questions arising in connection with the right to
vote, count and tabulate all votes, ballots or consents, determine the result,
and do such acts as are proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to
all stockholders. On request of the person presiding at the meeting or any
stockholder entitled to vote thereat, the inspector or inspectors shall make a
report in writing of any challenge, question or matter determined by him or
them and execute a certificate of any fact found by him or them. Any report or
certificate made by the inspector or inspectors shall be prima facie evidence
of the facts stated and of the vote as certified by him or them.

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   2.12 Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the President, or in
the absence of the President, a Vice President, and in case more than one Vice
President shall be present, that Vice President designated by the Board (or in
the absence of any such designation, the most senior Vice President, based on
age, present), shall act as chairman of the meeting. In case none of the
officers above designated to act as chairman of the meeting shall be present, a
chairman of the meeting shall be chosen by a majority of the votes cast at such
meeting by the holders of shares of capital stock present in person or
represented by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting. The Secretary, or in
his absence one of the Assistant Secretaries, shall act as secretary of the
meeting. In the absence of the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary, the
Chairman of the meeting shall appoint a person to act as secretary of the
meeting.

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   2.13 Order of Business. The order of business at all meetings of
stockholders shall be as determined by the chairman of the meeting, but the
order of business to be followed at any meeting at which a quorum is present
may be chanced by a majority of the votes cast at such meeting by the holders
of shares of capital stock present in person or represented by proxy and
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   2.14 Written Consent of Stockholders Without a Meeting. Unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required by the
General Corporation Law to be taken at any annual or special meeting of
stockholders of the Corporation, or any action which may be taken at any annual
or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting,
without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth
the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having
not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize
or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon
were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action
without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to
those stockholders who have not consented in writing.

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                                   ARTICLE 3
                                   DIRECTORS

   3.1 General Powers. Except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of
Incorporation or by applicable law, the business and affairs of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board. The Board may adopt such rules and regulations,
not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation or the By-laws or
applicable laws, as it may deem proper for the conduct of its meetings and the
management of the Corporation, In addition to the powers expressly conferred by
the By-laws, the Board may exercise all powers and perform all acts which are
not required, by the By-laws or the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, to
be exercised and performed by the stockholders.

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   3.2 Number; Qualification; Term of Office. The Board shall consist of one or
more members. The number of directors shall be fixed initially by the
incorporator and may thereafter be changed from time to time by action of the
stockholders or of the Board. Directors need not be stockholders. Each director
shall hold office until his successor is elected and qualified or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

   3.3 Election. Directors shall, except as otherwise required by law or by the
Certificate of Incorporation, be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at a
meeting of stockholders by the holders of shares entitled to vote in the
election.

   3.4 Newly Created Directorships and Vacancies. Unless otherwise provided in
the Certificate of Incorporation, newly created directorships resulting from an
increase in the number of directors and vacancies occurring in the Board for
any reason, including the removal of directors without cause, may be filled by
vote of a majority of the directors then in office, although less than a
quorum, or by a sole remaining director, at any meeting of the Board or may be
elected by a plurality of the votes cast by the holders of shares of capital
stock entitled to vote in the election at a special meeting of stockholders
called for that purpose. A director elected to fill a vacancy shall be elected
to hold office until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his
earlier death, resignation or removal.

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   3.5 Resignations. Any director may resign at any time by written notice to
the Corporation. Such resignation shall take effect at the time therein
specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of such resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective.

   3.6 Removal of Directors. Any or all of the directors may be removed (i) for
cause, by vote of the stockholders or by action of the Board, and (ii) without
cause, by vote of the stockholders.

   3.7 Compensation. Each director, in consideration of his service as such,
shall be entitled to receive from the Corporation such amount per annum or such
fees for attendance at directors' meetings, or both, as the Board may from time
to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in connection with the performance of his duties. Each director
who shall serve as a member of any committee of directors in consideration of
his serving as such shall be entitled to such additional amount per annum or
such fees for attendance at committee meetings, or both, as the Board may from
time to time determine, together with reimbursement for the reasonable expenses
incurred by him in the performance of his duties. Nothing in this section
contained shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation or its
subsidiaries in any other capacity and receiving proper compensation therefor.

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   3.8 Place and Time of Meetings of the Board. Meetings of the Board, regular
or special, may be held at any place within or without the State of Delaware.
The times and places for holding meetings of the Board may be fixed from time
to time by resolution of the Board or (unless contrary to resolution of the
Board) in the notice of the meeting.

   3.9 Annual Meetings. On the day when and at the place where the annual
meeting of stockholders for the election of directors is held, and as soon as
practicable thereafter, the Board may hold its annual meeting, without notice
of such meeting, for the purposes of organization, the election of officers and
the transaction of other business. The annual meeting of the Board may be held
at any other time and place specified in a notice given as provided in
Section 3.11 of the By-laws for special meetings of the Board or in a waiver of
notice thereof.

   3.10 Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board may be held at such
times and places as may be fixed from time to time by the Board. Unless
otherwise required by the Board, regular meetings of the Board may be held
without notice. If any day fixed for a regular meeting of the Board shall be a
Saturday or Sunday or a legal holiday at the place where such meeting is to be
held, then such meeting shall be held at the same hour at the same place on the
first business day thereafter which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.

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   3.11 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board shall be held whenever
called by the President or the Secretary or by any two or more directors.
Notice of each special meeting of the Board shall, if mailed, be addressed to
each director at the address designated by him for that purpose or, if none is
designated, at his last known address at least two days before the date on
which the meeting is to be held; or such notice shall be sent to each director
at such address by telegraph, cable or wireless, or be delivered to him
personally, not later than the day before the date on which such meeting is to
be held. Every such notice shall state the time and place of the meeting but
need not state the purposes of the meeting, except to the extent required by
law. If mailed, each notice shall be deemed given when deposited, with postage
thereon prepaid, in a post office or official depository under the exclusive
care and custody of the United States post office department. Such mailing
shall be by first class mail.

   3.12 Adjourned Meetings. A majority of the directors present at any meeting
of the Board, including an adjourned meeting, whether or not a quorum is
present, may adjourn such meeting to another time and place. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the Board need not be given to any director whether or not
present at the time of the adjournment. Any business may be transacted at any
adjourned meeting that might have been transacted at the meeting as originally
called.

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   3.13 Waiver of Notice. Whenever notice is required to be given to any
director or member of a committee of directors under any provision of the
General Corporation Law or of the Certificate of Incorporation or By-laws, a
written waiver thereof, signed by the person entitled to notice, whether before
or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Neither the business to
be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the
directors, or members of a committee of directors, need be specified in any
written waiver of notice.

   3.14 Organization. At each meeting of the Board, the President, or in the
absence of the President, a chairman chosen by the majority of the directors
present, shall preside. The Secretary shall act as secretary at each meeting of
the Board. In case the Secretary shall be absent from any meeting of the Board,
an Assistant Secretary shall perform the duties of secretary at such meeting;
and in the absence from any such meeting of the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, the person presiding at the meeting may appoint any person to act
as secretary of the meeting.

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   3.15 Quorum of Directors. One-third of the total number of directors shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business or of any specified item of
business at any meeting of the Board.

   3.16 Action by the Board. All corporate action taken by the Board or any
committee thereof shall be taken at a meeting of the Board, or of such
committee, as the case may be, except that any action required or permitted to
be taken at any meeting of the Board, or of any committee thereof, may be taken
without a meeting if all members of the Board or committee, as the case may be,
consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee. Members of the Board, or any
committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the Board,
or of such committee, as the case may be, by means of conference telephone or
similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in
the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting pursuant to
this Section 3.16 shall constitute presence in person at such meeting. Except
as otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or by law, the vote
of a majority of the directors present {including those who participate by
means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment) at the time
of the vote, if a quorum (including those who so participate) is present at
such time, shall be the act of the Board.

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                                   ARTICLE 4
                            COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

   The Board may, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole Board,
designate one or more committees, each committee to consist of one or more of
the directors of the corporation. The Board may designate one or more directors
as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or
disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or
disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members thereof
present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or
they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board
to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member.
Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the Board,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board in the
management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to
amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting an agreement of merger or
consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the sale, lease or exchange of
all or substantially all of the Corporation's property and assets, recommending
to the stockholders a dissolution of the Corporation or a revocation of a
dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the Corporation; and, unless the
resolution designating it expressly so provides, no such committee shall have
the power or authority to declare a dividend or to authorize the issuance of
stock.

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                                   ARTICLE 5
                                   OFFICERS

   5.1 Officers. The Board shall elect a President, a Secretary and a
Treasurer, and may elect or appoint one or more Vice Presidents, a Comptroller,
one or more Associate Treasurers, one or more Assistant Treasurers and such
other officers as it may determine. The Board may designate one or more Vice
Presidents as Executive Vice Presidents, Group Vice Presidents or Senior Vice
Presidents, and may use descriptive words or phrases to designate the standing,
seniority or area of special competence of the Vice Presidents elected or
appointed by it. Each officer shall hold his office until his successor is
elected and qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal in the
manner provided in Section 5.2 of the By-laws. Any two or more offices may be
held by the same person. The Board may require any officer to give a bond or
other security for the faithful performance of his duties, in such amount and
with such sureties as the Board may determine. All officers as between
themselves and the Corporation shall have such authority and perform such
duties in the management of the Corporation as may be provided in the By-laws
or as the Board may from time to time determine.

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   5.2 Removal of Officers. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board may
be removed by the Board with or without cause. The removal of an officer
without cause shall be without prejudice to his contract rights, if any. The
election or appointment of an officer shall not of itself create contract
rights.

   5.3 Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time in writing by notifying
the Board or the President or the Secretary. Such resignation shall take effect
at the date of receipt of such notice or at such later time as is therein
specified, and, unless otherwise specified, the acceptance of such resignation
shall not be necessary to make it effective. The resignation of an officer
shall be without prejudice to the contract rights of the Corporation, if any.

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   5.4 Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause may be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in the By-laws for the regular
election or appointment to such office.

   5.5 Compensation. Salaries or other compensation of the officers may be
fixed from time to time by the Board. No officer shall be prevented from
receiving a salary or other compensation by reason of the fact that he is also
a director.

   5.6 President. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the
Corporation and shall report directly to the Board. The President shall have
general supervision over the business of the Corporation, subject, however, to
the control of the Board and of any duly authorized committee of directors. The
President shall preside at meetings of the stockholders and at meetings of the
Board. He may, with the Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or
an Assistant Treasurer, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation. He may sign and execute in the name of the Corporation deeds,
mortgages, bonds, contracts and other instruments, except in cases where the
signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by
the By-laws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be
required by law otherwise to be signed or executed; and, in general, he shall
perform all duties incident to the office of the President and chief executive
officer and such other duties consistent therewith as from time to time may
be--assigned to him by the Board.

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   5.7 Vice Presidents. At the request of the President (or in the President's
absence, at the request of the Board), the Vice President shall (in such order
as may be designated by the President or the Board or in the absence of any
such designation in order of seniority based on age) perform all of the duties
of the President and so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to
all restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President may also, with the
Secretary or the Treasurer or an Assistant Secretary or an Assistant Treasurer,
sign certificates for shares of capital stock of the Corporation; may sign and
execute in the name of the Corporation deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts or
other instruments authorized by the Board, except in cases where the signing
and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board or by the
By-laws to some other officer or agent of the Corporation, or shall be required
by law otherwise to be signed or executed; and shall perform such other duties
as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the President.

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   5.8 Secretary. The Secretary, if present, shall act as secretary of all
meetings of the stockholders and of the Board/ and shall keep the minutes
thereof in the proper book or books to be provided for that purpose; he shall
see that all notices required to be given by the Corporation are duly given and
served; he may, with the President or a Vice President, sign certificates for
shares of capital stock of the Corporation; he shall be custodian of the seal
of the Corporation and may seal with the seal of the Corporation, or a
facsimile thereof, all certificates for shares of capital stock of the
Corporation and all documents the execution of which on behalf of the
Corporation under its corporate seal is authorized in accordance with the
provisions of the By-laws; he shall have charge of the stock ledger and also of
the other books, records and papers of the Corporation relating to its
organization and management as a Corporation, and shall see that the reports,
statements and other documents required by law are properly kept and filed; and
shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Secretary
and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board
or by the President.

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   5.9 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of, and be
responsible for, all funds, securities and notes of the Corporation; receive
and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any
sources whatsoever; deposit all such moneys in the name of the Corporation in
such banks, trust companies or other depositaries as shall be selected in
accordance with these By-laws; against proper vouchers, cause such funds to be
disbursed by checks or drafts on the authorized depositaries of the Corporation
signed in such manner as shall be determined in accordance with any provisions
of the By-laws, and be responsible for the accuracy of the amounts of all
moneys so disbursed; regularly enter or cause to be entered in books to be kept
by him or under his direction full and adequate account of all moneys received
or paid by him for the account of the Corporation; have the right to require,
from time to time, reports or statements giving such information as he may
desire with respect to any and all financial transactions of the Corporation
from the officers or agents transacting the same; render to the President or
the Board, whenever the President or the Board, respectively, shall require him
so to do, an account of the financial condition of the Corporation and of all
his transactions as Treasurer; exhibit at all reasonable times his books of
account and other records to any of the directors upon application at the
office of the Corporation where such books and records are kept; and in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such
other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board or by the
President; and he may sign with the President or a Vice President certificates
for shares of capital stock of the Corporation.

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   5.10 Assistant Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers.
Assistant Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers shall
perform such duties as shall be assigned to them by the Secretary or by the
Treasurer, respectively, or by the Board or by the President. Assistant
Secretaries, Associate Treasurers and Assistant Treasurers may, with the
President or a Vice President, sign certificates for shares of capital stock of
the Corporation.

   5.11 Comptroller. The Comptroller shall be responsible for the maintenance
of adequate accounting records of all assets, liabilities and transactions of
the Corporation. The Comptroller shall prepare and render such balance sheets,
budgets and other financial reports as the Board or the President may require,
and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed in these By-laws or
assigned to him by the Board or the President and all other acts incident to
the position of Comptroller. Assistant Comptrollers shall perform such duties
as from time to time may be assigned to them by the Comptroller or by the Board
or the President. In the event of the absence of the Comptroller or of his
incapacity or inability to act, then any Assistant Comptroller may perform any
of the duties and may exercise any of the powers of the Comptroller.

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                                   ARTICLE 6
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   6.1 Execution of Contracts. The Board may authorize any officer, employee or
agent, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to enter into any contract
or execute and satisfy any instrument, and any such authority may be general or
confined to specific instances, or otherwise limited.

   6.2 Loans. The President or any other officer, employee or agent authorized
by the By-laws or by the Board may effect loans and advances at any time for
the Corporation from any bank, trust company or other institutions or from any
firm, corporation or individual and for such loans and advances may make,
execute and deliver promissory notes, bonds or other certificates or evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation, and when authorized so to do may pledge and
hypothecate or transfer any securities or other property of the Corporation as
security for any such loans or advances. Such authority conferred by the Board
may be general or confined to specific instances or otherwise limited.

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   6.3 Checks, Drafts, Etc. All checks, drafts and other orders for the payment
of money out of the funds of the Corporation and all notes or other evidences
of indebtedness of the Corporation shall be signed on behalf of the Corporation
in such manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the
Board.

   6.4 Deposits. The funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be
deposited from time to time to the order of the Corporation in such banks,
trust companies or other depositaries as the Board may select or as may be
selected by an officer, employee or agent of the Corporation to whom such power
may from time to time be delegated by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE 7
                              STOCK AND DIVIDENDS

   7.1 Certificates Representing Shares. The shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be represented by certificates in such form (consistent with
the provisions of Section 158 of the General Corporation Law) as shall be
approved by the Board. Such certificates shall be signed by the President or a
Vice President and by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the Treasurer
or an Assistant Treasurer, and may be sealed with the seal of the Corporation
or a facsimile thereof. The signatures of the officers upon a certificate may
be facsimiles, if the certificate is countersigned by a transfer agent or
registrar other than the Corporation itself or its employee. In case any
officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile
signature has been placed upon any certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, such
certificate may, unless otherwise ordered by the Board, be issued by the
Corporation with the same effect as if such person were such officer, transfer
agent or registrar at the date of issue.

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   7.2 Transfer of Shares. Transfers of shares of capital stock of the
Corporation shall be made only on the books of the Corporation by the holder
thereof or by his duly authorized attorney appointed by a power of attorney
duly executed and filed with the Secretary or a transfer agent of the
Corporation, and on surrender of the certificate or certificates representing
such shares of capital stock properly endorsed for transfer and upon payment of
all necessary transfer taxes. Every certificate exchanged, returned or
surrendered to the Corporation shall be marked "Cancelled," with the date of
cancellation, by the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary or the transfer agent
of the Corporation. A person in whose name shares of capital stock shall stand
on the books of the Corporation shall be deemed the owner thereof to receive
dividends, to vote as such owner and for all other purposes as respects the
Corporation. No transfer of shares of capital stock shall be valid as against
the Corporation, its stockholders and creditors for any purpose, except to
render the transferee liable for the debts of the Corporation to the extent
provided by law, until such transfer shall have been entered on the books of
the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.

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   7.3 Transfer and Registry Agents. The Corporation may from time to time
maintain one or more transfer offices or agents and registry offices or agents
at such place or places as may be determined from time to time by the Board.

   7.4 Lost, Destroyed, Stolen and Mutilated Certificates. The holder of any
shares of capital stock of the Corporation shall immediately notify the
Corporation of any loss, destruction, theft or mutilation of the certificate
representing such shares, and the Corporation may issue a new certificate to
replace the certificate alleged to have been lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated. The Board may, in its discretion, as a condition to the issue of any
such new certificate, require the owner of the lost, destroyed, stolen or
mutilated certificate, or his legal representatives, to make proof satisfactory
to the Board of such loss, destruction, theft or mutilation and to advertise
such fact in such manner as the Board may require, and to give the Corporation
and its transfer agents and registrars, or such of them as the Board may
require, a bond in such form, in such sums and with such surety or sureties as
the Board may direct, to indemnify the Corporation and its transfer agents and
registrars against any claim that may be made against any of them on account of
the continued existence of any such certificate so alleged to have been lost,
destroyed, stolen or mutilated and against any expense in connection with such
claim.

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   7.5 Regulations. The Board may make such rules and regulations as it may
deem expedient, not inconsistent with the By-laws or with the Certificate of
Incorporation, concerning the issue, transfer and registration of certificates
representing shares of its capital stock.

   7.6 Restriction on Transfer of Stock. A written restriction on the transfer
or registration of transfer of capital stock of the Corporation, if permitted
by Section 202 of the General Corporation Law and noted conspicuously on the
certificate representing such capital stock, may be enforced against the holder
of the restricted capital stock or any successor or transferee of the holder
including an executor, administrator, trustee, guardian or other fiduciary
entrusted with like responsibility for the person or estate of the holder.
Unless noted conspicuously on the certificate representing such capital stock,
a restriction, even though permitted by Section 202 of the General Corporation
Law shall be ineffective except against a person with actual knowledge of the
restriction. A restriction on the transfer or registration of transfer of
capital stock of the Corporation may be imposed either by the Certificate of
Incorporation or by an agreement among any number of stockholders or among such
stockholders and the Corporation. No restriction so imposed shall be binding
with respect to capital stock issued prior to the adoption of the restriction
unless the holders of such capital stock are parties to an agreement or voted
in favor of the restriction.

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   7.7 Dividends, Surplus, Etc. Subject to the provisions of the Certificate of
Incorporation and of law, the Board:

      7.7.1 May declare and pay dividends or make other distributions on the
   outstanding shares of capital stock in such amounts and at such time or
   times as, in its discretion, the condition of the affairs of. the
   Corporation shall render advisable;

      7.7.2 May use and apply, in its discretion, any of the surplus of the
   Corporation in purchasing or acquiring any shares of capital stock of the
   Corporation, or purchase warrants therefor, in accordance with law, or any
   of its bonds, debentures, notes, scrip or other securities or evidences of
   indebtedness;

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      7.7.3 May set aside from time to time out of such surplus or net profits
   such sum or sums as, in its discretion, it may think proper, as a reserve
   fund to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends or for the purpose
   of maintaining or increasing the property or business of the Corporation, or
   for any purpose it may think conducive to the best interests of the
   Corporation.

                                   ARTICLE 8
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   8.1 Indemnification of Officers and Directors. The Corporation shall
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party
to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether
civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he
is or was a director or an officer of the Corporation, against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit or
proceeding to the fullest extent and in the manner set forth in and permitted
by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from time to
time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed exclusive of
any other rights to which such director or officer may be entitled apart from
the foregoing provisions. The foregoing provisions of this Section 8.1 shall be
deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each director and officer
who serves in such capacity at any time while this Article 8 and the relevant
provisions of the General Corporation Law and other applicable law, if any, are
in effect, and any repeal or modification thereof shall not affect any rights
or obligations then existing with respect to any state of facts then or
theretofore existing or any action, suit or proceeding theretofore or
thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon any such state
of facts.

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   8.2 indemnification of Other Persons. The Corporation may indemnify any
person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any
threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that he is or
was an employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the
request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
Corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against
expenses (including attorneys' fees) judgments, fines and amounts paid in
settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding to the extent and in the manner set forth in and
permitted by the General Corporation Law, and any other applicable law, as from
time to time in effect. Such right of indemnification shall not be deemed
exclusive of any other rights to which any such person may be entitled apart
from the foregoing provisions.

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                                   ARTICLE 9
                               BOOKS AND RECORDS

   9.1 Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board. The Corporation shall
keep at the office designated in the Certificate of Incorporation or at the
office of the transfer agent or registrar of the Corporation in Delaware, a
record containing the names and addresses of all stockholders, the number and
class of shares held by each and the dates when they respectively became the
owners of record thereof.

   9.2 Form of Records. Any records maintained by the Corporation in the
regular course of its business, including its stock ledger, books of account,
and minute books, may be kept on, or be in the form of, punch cards, magnetic
tape, photographs, microphotographs, or any other information storage device,
provided that the records so kept can be converted into clearly legible written
form within a reasonable time. The Corporation shall so convert any records so
kept upon the request of any person entitled to inspect the same.

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   9.3 Inspection of Books and Records. Except as otherwise provided by law,
the Board shall determine from time to time whether, and, if allowed, when and
under what conditions and regulations, the accounts, books, minutes and other
records of the Corporation, or any of them, shall be open to the inspection of
the stockholders.

   9.4 Reliance on Books and Records. Each officer, director or member of any
committee designated by the Board of Directors shall, in the performance of his
duties, be fully protected in relying in good faith upon the books of account
of or reports made to the Corporation by any of its officers or by an
independent public accountant or by an appraiser selected with reasonable care
by the Board of Directors or by any such committee and in relying in good faith
upon other books and records of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE 10
                                     SEAL

   The Board may adopt a corporate seal which shall be in the form of a circle
and shall bear the full name of the Corporation, the year of its incorporation
and the word "Delaware".

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                                  ARTICLE 11
                                  FISCAL YEAR

   The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be determined, and may be changed,
by resolution of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE 12
                             VOTING OF SHARES HELD

   Unless otherwise provided by resolution of the Board, the President may,
from time to time, appoint one or more attorneys or agents of the Corporation,
in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes which the
Corporation may be entitled to cast as a stockholder or otherwise in any other
corporation, any of whose shares or securities may be held by the Corporation,
at meetings of the holders of stock or other securities of such other
corporation, or to consent in writing to any action by any such other
corporation, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the
manner of casting such votes or giving such consent, and may execute or cause
to be executed on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal, or
otherwise, such written proxies, consents, waivers or other instruments as he
may deem necessary or proper in the premises; or the President may himself
attend any meeting of the holders of the stock or other securities of any such
other corporation and thereat vote or exercise any or all other powers of the
Corporation as the holder of such stock or other securities of such other
corporation.

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                                  ARTICLE 13
                                  AMENDMENTS

   The By-laws may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed, or new
By-laws may be adopted, by vote of the holders of the shares entitled to vote
in the election of directors. The By-laws may be altered, amended,
supplemented, repealed, or new By-laws may be adopted, by the Board, provided
that the vote of a majority of the entire Board shall be required to change the
number of authorized directors. Any By-laws adopted, altered, amended, or
supplemented by the Board may be altered, amended, supplemented or repealed by
the stockholders entitled to vote thereon.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.21

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is AVIS LEASING CORPORATION.

   SECOND: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is The
Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is:

   To purchase, sell, own, rent, lease, service and repair any and all types of
equipment.

   To engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

   To manufacture, purchase or otherwise acquire, invest in, own, mortgage,
pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade, deal in and
with goods, wares and merchandise and personal property of every class and
description.

   To acquire, and pay for in cash, stock or bonds of this corporation or
otherwise, the good will, rights, assets and property, and to undertake or
assume the whole or any part of the obligations or liabilities of any person,
firm, association or corporation.

   To acquire, hold, use, sell, assign, lease, grant licenses in respect of,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of letters patent of the United States or any
foreign country, patent rights, licenses and privileges, inventions,
improvements and processes, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, relating to
or useful in connection with any business of this corporation.

   To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to receive, hold,
own, guarantee, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise
dispose of or deal in and with any of the shares of the capital stock, or any
voting trust certificates in respect of the shares of capital stock, scrip,
warrants, rights, bonds, debentures, notes, trust receipts, and other
securities, obligations, choses in action and evidence of indebtedness or
interest issued or created by any corporations, joint stock companies,
syndicates, associations, firms, trust or persons, public or private, or by the
government of the United States of America, or by any foreign government, or by
any state, territory, province, municipality or other political subdivision or
by any governmental agency, and as owner thereof to possess and exercise all
the rights, powers and privileges of ownership, including the right to execute
consents and vote thereon, and to do any and all acts and things necessary or
advisable for the preservation, protection, improvement and enhancement in
value thereof.



   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the corporation shall have
authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000); all of such shares shall be without
par value.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is as follows:

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----                 ---------------
                 John J. Lynch           1096 Grant Avenue
                                   Pelham Manor, New York 10803

   The name and mailing address of each person, who is to serve as a director
until the first annual meeting of the stockholders or until a successor is
elected and qualified, is as follows:

                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----                 ---------------
               Charles A. Bovino        2 High Meadow Court
                                     Old Brookville, NY 11545

                Lawrence Ferezy          64 Chestnut Lane
                                        Woodbury, NY 11797

               Gerard J. Kennell         51 Garden Circle
                                         Syosset, NY 11791

   SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.

   SEVENTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized:

   To make, alter or repeal the by-laws of the corporation.

   To authorize and cause to be executed mortgages and liens upon the real and
personal property of the corporation.

   To set apart out of any of the funds of the corporation available for
dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and to abolish any such
reserve in the manner in which it was created.

   By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or more committees, each
committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The
board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
the committee. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of
the board of directors, or in the by-laws of the corporation, shall have and
may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
provided, however, the by-laws may provide that in the absence or
disqualification of any member of such committee or committees, the member or
members thereof, present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the board of directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such
absent or disqualified member.



   When and as authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the stock issued and outstanding having voting power given at a
stockholders' meeting duly called upon such notice as is required by statute,
or when authorized by the written consent of the holders of a majority of the
voting stock issued and outstanding, to sell, lease or exchange all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation, including its
good will and its corporate franchise, upon such terms and conditions and for
such consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of money or property
including shares of stock in, and/or other securities of, any other corporate
or corporations, as its board of directors shall deem expedient and for the
best interests of the corporation.

   EIGHTH: Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the
by-laws of the corporation shall so provide.

   Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the by-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
board of directors or in the by-laws of the corporation.

   NINTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this
corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary
way of this corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8
of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,
and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this corporation, as the
case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a
majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or
class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to
any reorganization of this corporation as consequence of such compromise or
arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization
shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made,
be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the
stockholders or class of stockholders, of this corporation, as the case may be,
and also on this corporation.

   TENTH: The corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Incorporator hereinbefore named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying
that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and
accordingly have herein to set my hand this 12th day of November, 1991.

                                                  /s/ John J. Lynch
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  John J. Lynch
                                                  Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.22

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION
                           (a Delaware Corporation)

                                   ARTICLE I
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such
place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be fixed from time to
time by the Board of Directors or as shall be designated in the notice or
waiver of notice of the meeting.

   2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election
of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly
come before the meeting shall be held on the third Tuesday in November in each
year, at such hour as may be named in the notice of the meeting.

   3. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the stockholders for any purpose
or purposes may be called at any time by the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or the Secretary by order of the Board of Directors, or by the holder
or holders of record of at least 25 percent of the stock of the Corporation
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of each meeting of the stockholders, whether
annual or special, shall be given (unless that notice shall be waived or unless
the meeting is to be dispensed with in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) not less
than ten nor more than sixty days before the day on which the meeting is to be
held to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting by
delivering a written or printed notice thereof to him personally or by mail.
Every notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, except in
the case of a special meeting, need not state the purposes. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the stockholders shall not be required if the time and
place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment was taken.



   5. Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chief Executive
Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the President or a
Vice President shall act as Chairman, and the Secretary, or, in the absence of
the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, shall act as secretary.

   6. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, holders of 25 percent of the
issued and outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at each
meeting of stockholders, present either in person or by proxy, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. If there be no quorum, the holders of
a majority of such shares present either in person or by proxy may adjourn the
meeting from time to time until a quorum shall have been obtained.

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   7. Voting. At each meeting of the stockholders, each holder of stock
entitled to vote thereat shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy
for each share of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote so registered in
his name on the books of the Corporation.

   8. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
Prompt notice shall be given to all stockholders of the taking of any corporate
action pursuant to the provisions of this section unless that action has been
consented to in writing by the holders of all of the stock that would have been
entitled to vote upon that action if a meeting were held.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                   DIRECTORS

   1. General Powers. The property, affairs, and business of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

   2. Number, Qualification and Term of Office. The number of directors shall
be not less than three and not more than nine, the exact number within such
limits to be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors by resolution.
Directors need not be stockholders. The directors shall be elected annually in
the manner provided in these by-laws, and each director shall hold office until
the annual meeting held next after his election and until his successor shall
have been elected and shall qualify, or until his death or until he shall
resign. If the number of directors be increased, the additional directors may
be elected by a majority of the directors in office at time of the increase or
if not so elected prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, they shall
be elected by the stockholders at such annual meeting.

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   3. Election of Directors. At each meeting of the stockholders for the
election of directors, at which a quorum is present, the persons receiving the
greatest number of votes shall be the directors.

   4. Place of Meeting, etc. The Board of Directors may hold its meetings and
have one or more offices at such place or places within or outside the State of
Delaware, as the Board may from time to time determine, or, in the case of
meetings, as shall be specified or fixed in the respective notices or waivers
of notice thereof.

   5. First Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet for the purpose of
organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business,
as soon as practicable after each annual election of directors at the same
place at which regular meetings of the Board are held and notice of such
meeting need not be given; each meeting, however, may be held at any other time
or place which shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for
special meetings of the Board of Directors or in a consent and waiver of notice
thereof signed by all of the directors.

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   6. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held at such places and at such times as the Board shall from time to time by
resolution determine and no notice thereof shall be necessary.

   7. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held whenever called by the Chief Executive Officer or the President or by any
two of the directors. Unless waived, notice of each such meeting shall be
mailed to each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of
business, at least two days before the day on which the meeting is to be held,
or shall be directed to him at such place by telegraph, or be delivered
personally not later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be
held. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in
the United States mail so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given
by telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is
delivered to the telegraph company. Every such notice shall state the time and
place of the meeting but need not state the purpose thereof.

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   8. Organization. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chief
Executive Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall
act as Chairman. The Secretary, or, in the absence of the Secretary, an
Assistant Secretary, or, in the absence of both the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, any person appointed by the Chairman shall act as secretary of the
meeting.

   9. Quorum and Manner of Acting. One-third of the total number of directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting, and
the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

   10. Resignation. Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by
mailing or delivering, or transmitting by telegraph, written notice to the
Chief Executive Officer, the President or to the Secretary of the Corporation.
The resignation of any director shall take effect from the time of its receipt
by the Corporation, unless some time be fixed in the resignation, and then from
that time.

   11. Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by the death,
resignation, removal, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors,
or for any other cause, may be filled by the majority vote of the remaining
directors, through less than a quorum, then in office, at the next regular or
any special meeting called for the purpose, or by the stockholders of the
Corporation at the next annual meeting or any special meeting called for the
purpose, and each director so elected shall, except as otherwise provided
herein or in the Certificate of Incorporation or by statute, hold office for a
term to expire at the next annual election of directors and until his successor
shall be duly elected and qualified, or until his death or until he shall
resign or be removed.

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   12. Removal. A director may be removed, either with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the voting stock of the Corporation then
outstanding, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract
rights, if any, of the person so removed.

   13. Fees. The directors for their services as such shall receive such
compensation as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

   14. Consent of Board of Directors in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken
without a meeting if all the members of the Board consent thereto in writing
and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the Board.

   15. Committees of the Board. The Board may, by resolution passed by a
majority of the whole Board, designate one or more committees, each committee
to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The Board may
designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may
replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In
the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or
members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or
disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the
resolution of the Board shall have and may exercise all the powers and
authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the
Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all
papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or
authority in reference to amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting
an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation's
property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the
Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the
Corporation; and, unless the resolution designating it expressly so provides,
no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend or to
authorize the issuance of stock.

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                                  ARTICLE III
                                   OFFICERS

   1. Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chief Executive
Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, any of whom may be
designated Executive vice President or Senior Vice President, a Secretary, and
a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be appointed in accordance with the
provisions of Section 3 of this Article.

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   2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by
the Board of Directors at the meeting held after the annual meeting of
stockholders. Each elected officer shall hold office until his successor shall
have been duly elected and qualified in his stead, or until his death or until
he shall have resigned or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter
provided.

   3. Other Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or
the President may from time to time appoint such other officers as it or he may
deem necessary and may also appoint such agents and employees of the
Corporation as may be deemed proper. Such officers, agents and employees shall
hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as in
these by-laws provided or as the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer or the President may from time to time prescribe. The Board of
Directors may from time to time authorize any officer to appoint and remove
agents and employees and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof.

   4. Removal. Any officer, agent or employee elected or appointed may be
removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors, or, except in
case of any officer elected by the Board of Directors, by the Chief Executive
Officer, the President or any officer upon whom the power of removal may be
conferred by the Board of Directors, but such removal shall be without
prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

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   5. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the
Board of Directors. Any such resignation shall take effect from the time of its
receipt by the Corporation or at any later time specified therein and, unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.

   6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in these by-laws for regular
election or appointment to such office.

   7. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer who shall be a
director, shall have general supervision of the policies of the Corporation,
subject to the Board of Directors. He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds,
mortgages, notes and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized
by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as within the
ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer
shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of Directors.

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   8. The President. The President shall be the chief operating officer of the
Corporation, and subject to the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive
Officer, shall have general supervision of the operations of the Corporation.
He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds, mortgages, notes and other
documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors
or which are generally authorized as within the ordinary scope of the business
of the Corporation. In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of
Directors.

   9. Vice Presidents. Each vice President shall perform such duties and have
such powers as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer or by the President. One or more Vice
Presidents may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President
as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Vice Presidents shall have
authority to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as
authorized by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as
within the ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation.

   10. The Secretary. The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the
office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President.

   11. Assistant Secretaries. At the request of the Secretary, or in his
absence or disability, any Assistant Secretary shall have the power to perform
all the duties of the Secretary, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers
of, and be subject to all restrictions upon, the Secretary. The Assistant
Secretaries shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be
assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by
the President.

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   12. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall give such bond for the faithful
performance of his duties as the Board of Directors shall require. He shall, in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   13. Assistant Treasurers. At the request of the Treasurer, or in his absence
or disability, any Assistant Treasurer shall have power to perform all the
duties of the Treasurer, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and
be subject to all restrictions upon, the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurers
shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by
the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   14. Divisional Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer, or the President may appoint one or more divisional directors for the
general supervision and management of the affairs of the division of the
Corporation over which he is appointed. The director of each division shall
have such authority with respect to the business and affairs of the division as
may be granted from time to time by the Board of Directors and, with respect to
the affairs of such division and in the regular course of business of such
division, may sign contracts and other documents in the name of the division,
provided, however, that in no case shall the director of one division have
authority to bind any other division of the Corporation or to bind the
Corporation, except as to the normal and usual business and affairs of the
division of which he is director.

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   15. Salaries. The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation of the Chief
Executive Officer and the President and shall fix, or authorize a committee
appointed by the Board to fix, the compensation of any and all other officers.
No officer shall be prevented from receiving any such salary by reason of the
fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   1. Contracts, etc. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or
officers or agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and behalf of the
Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances, and, unless so authorized by the Board of Directors or by these
by-laws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to
bind the Corporation by any contracts or engagement or to pledge its credit or
to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.

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   2. Loans. No loan shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no
negotiable paper shall be issued in its name, unless authorized by the Board of
Directors.

   3. General and Special Bank Accounts. The Board of Directors may from time
to time authorize the opening and keeping, with such banks, trust companies or
other depositories as it may designate, of general and special bank accounts,
and may make such special rules and regulations with respect thereto as it may
deem expedient.

                                   ARTICLE V
                            LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
                                      AND
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   1. Limitation of Liability. No person shall be liable to the Corporation for
any loss or damage suffered by it on account of any action taken or omitted to
be taken by him as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation in
good faith, if such person (a) exercised or used the same degree of care and
skill as a prudent man would have exercised or used under the circumstances in
the conduct of his own affairs, or (b) took or omitted to take such action in
reliance upon advice of counsel for the Corporation or upon statements made or
information furnished by officers or employees of the Corporation which he had
reasonable grounds to believe. The standards of care set forth in this section
shall not be in derogation of any standard of care set forth in the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

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   2. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify others as set forth in
the following paragraphs.

   (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the
fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer or employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorney's fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by him with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in
good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceedings, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

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   (b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys' fees)
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or
settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the
Corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the
Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the
court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application
that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court
shall deem proper.

   (c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any
action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense
of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith.

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   (d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b) (unless ordered by a
court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case
upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or
agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard
of conduct set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b). Such determination shall be
made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of
directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceedings, or (2) if
such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written
opinion, or (3) by the stockholders.

   (e) Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition
of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in
the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the
director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall
ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
Corporation as authorized in this Article.

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   3. Non-Exclusive Provision. The indemnification provided by this Article
shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director,
officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors and administrators of such a person.

   4. Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain
insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee
or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out
of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                 MISCELLANEOUS

   1. Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal, which shall
be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
Corporation, the year of its incorporation and the words "Corporate Seal,
Delaware". Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be
impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced.

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   2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first
day of March in each year.

   3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies,
waivers of notice or meeting, consents and other instruments relating to
securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on
behalf of the Corporation by the President or any Vice President and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and
all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such securities and which,
as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if
present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer
like powers upon any other person or persons.

   4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice whatsoever is required to be given
under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, or of these by-laws, a
waiver, thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said
notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent thereto. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose
of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors, or member of
a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

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   5. Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board at its offices located
at 900 Old Country Road, Garden City, New York.

   6. Amendments. All by-laws of the Corporation shall be subject to alteration
or repeal, and new by-laws not inconsistent with any provisions of the
Certificate of Incorporation or any provision of law may be made, either by the
affirmative vote of the holders of record or a majority of the outstanding
stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect thereof, given at an
annual meeting or at any special meeting, at which notice of the proposed
amendment has been stated in the notice of the meeting, or by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.
By-Laws made or altered by the Board of Directors shall be subject to
alteration or repeal by the stockholders or by the Board.

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   7. Headings. Article and section headings used in these by-laws are for
convenience only and do not define, limit or otherwise affect the meaning of
any section.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.23

                           CERTIFICATE OF CONVERSION
                                      OF
                         AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.
                                      TO
                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

                    Pursuant to Section 266 of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware
 and Sections 18.204 and 18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act

       Avis Rent a Car System, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Corporation"), does hereby certify to the following facts relating to the
conversion of the Corporation into a Delaware limited liability company (the
"Conversion") under the name Avis Rent a Car System, LLC:

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation immediately prior to the filing of
this Certificate of Conversion is Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.

       SECOND: The original Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation was
filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on the 18th day of
September, 1956. The Corporation's jurisdiction of incorporation immediately
prior to the filing of this Certificate of Conversion is the State of Delaware.

       THIRD: The name of the limited liability company into which the
Corporation shall be converted, as set forth in its Certificate of Formation,
is Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.

       FOURTH: This Certificate of Conversion to a Delaware limited liability
company shall be effective on the 19th day of January, 2006.

       FIFTH: The Conversion has been approved in accordance with Section 266
of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware and Sections 18-204 and
18-214 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.

       IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Certificate of
Conversion to be executed on this 19th day of January, 2006.

                                           AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

                                           By:    /s/ Richard S. Meisner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Richard S. Meisner
                                           Title: Vice President and Secretary



                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company is Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711
Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle.
The name of its registered agent at such address is: Corporation Service
Company.

3. This Certificate of Formation shall be effective on the 19th day of January
2006.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Formation
of Avis Rent A Car system, LLC on this 19th day of January 2006.

                                           Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

                                           By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                           Title: Authorized Person



                                   CORRECTED
                     RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      Of
                         AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

                   Pursuant to Section 103(f) of the General
                   Corporation Law of the State of Delaware

       Avis Rent A Car System, Inc., a Delaware corporation incorporated on
September 18, 1956 under the name Avis Rent-A-Car System, Inc. (the
"Corporation"), filed a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, adopted pursuant
to Sections 228, 242 and 245 of the General Corporation Law of the State of
Delaware, on October 17, 1996 which contained a typographical error in the
total number of shares of authorized stock in Article FOURTH. The Restated
Articles are set forth in their corrected form below;

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.
(hereinafter the "Corporation").

       SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the
State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of
New Castle. The name of its registered agent at that address is The Corporation
Trust Company.

       THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as set forth in Title B of the Delaware Code (the
"GCL").

       FOURTH: The total number of shares of shares of stock which the
Corporation shall have authority to issue is 10,000 shares of Common Stock,
each having a par value of one penny ($0.01).

       FIFTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation, and of
its directors and stockholders:

   1. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under
the direction of the Board of Directors.

   2. The directors shall have concurrent power with the stockholders to make,
alter, amend, change, add to or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation.

   3. The number of directors of the Corporation shall be as from time to time
fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the By-Laws of the corporation.
Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-Laws so
provide.



   4. No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or any of its
stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director,
except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to
the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good
faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law,
(iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the GCL or (iv) for any transaction from which
the director derived an improper personal benefit. Any repeal or modification
of this Article FIFTH by the stockholders of the Corporation shall not
adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the Corporation
existing at the time of such repeal or modification with respect to acts or
omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification.

   5. If the GCL is hereafter amended to authorize the further elimination or
limitation of the liability of a director, then the liability of a director of
the Corporation shall be eliminated or limited to the fullest extent permitted
by the GCL, as so amended.

   6. The provisions of this Article FIFTH shall not be deemed to limit or
preclude indemnification of a director by the Corporation for any liability of
a director that has not been eliminated or limited by the provisions of
subsections (4) and (5) of this Article FIFTH.

   7. In addition to the powers and authority hereinbefore or by statute
expressly conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise
all such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by
the Corporation, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the GCL, this
Certificate of Incorporation, and any By-Laws adopted by the stockholders;
provided, however, that no By-Laws hereafter adopted by the stockholders shall
invalidate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid if such
By-Laws had not been adopted.

       SIXTH: Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State
of Delaware, as the Bylaws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be
kept (subject to any provision contained in the GCL) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
Board of Directors or in the By-laws of the Corporation.

       SEVENTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or
repeal any prevision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the
manner now or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon
stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this Corrected Restated
Certificate of Incorporation to be duly executed in its name this 25th day of
November, 1996.

                                           AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

                                           By:    /s/ Karen C. Sclafani
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Karen C. Sclafani
                                           Title: Assistant Secretary


                                                                   Exhibit 3.24

                      LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
                                      OF
                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

   THIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (the 19th "Agreement") of Avis Rent
a Car System, LLC (the "Company") dated as of this 19th day of January, 2006,
is adopted, executed and entered into by Avis Group Holdings, LLC, as the sole
member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Company has been formed in accordance with Section 266 of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (as from time to time amended and
including any successor statute of similar import, the "DGCL") and the Delaware
Limited Liability Company Act, 6 Del. C. Section 18-101 et seq. (as from time
to time amended and including any successor statute of similar import, the
"Act") by converting Avis Rent a Car System, Inc. a Delaware corporation, into
the Company and the Certificate of Conversion and Certificate of Formation (as
defined herein) have been filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware in conformity with the DGCL and the Act.

                                   ARTICLE I
                         The Limited Liability Company

   1.1 Formation. The Member has previously formed the Company as a limited
liability company pursuant to the provisions of the Act. A certificate of
formation for the Company as described in Section 18-201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   1.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be "Avis Rent a Car System, LLC" and
its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes
as the Board (as hereinafter defined) shall determine or deem necessary to
comply with requirements of the jurisdictions in which the Company's operations
are conducted.

   1.3 Business Purpose: Powers. The Company is formed for the purpose of
engaging in any lawful business, purpose or activity for which limited
liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall possess and
may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by any other
law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far
as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct,
promotion or attainment of the business purposes or activities of the Company.



   1.4 Registered Office and Agent. The location of the registered office of
the Company shall be 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, County of
New Castle, Delaware 19808. The Company's Registered Agent at such address
shall be Corporation Service Company.

   1.5 Term. Subject to the provisions of Article 6 below, the Company shall
have perpetual existence.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                  The Member

   2.1 The Member. The name and address of the Member is as follows:

Name                                        Address
- ----                                        ----------------------------------
Avis Group Holdings, LLC                    2711 Centerville Road,
                                            Suite 400, Wilmington,
                                            County of New Castle,
                                            Delaware 19808

   2.2 Actions by the Member; Meetings. The Member may approve a matter or take
any action at a meeting or without a meeting by the written consent of the
Member. Meetings of the Member may be called at any time by the Member.

   2.3 Liability of the Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the
Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the
debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a member.

   2.4 Power to Bind the Company. The Member (acting in its capacity as such)
shall have the authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect to
any matter.

   2.5 Admission of Members. New members shall be admitted only upon the
approval of the Member.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   The Board

   3.1 Management by Board of Managers.

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       (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder or
under the Act to the Member for decision, the business and affairs of the
Company shall be managed by a board of managers (the "Board"), which shall be
responsible for policy setting, approving the overall direction of the Company
and making all decisions affecting the business and affairs of the Company. The
Board shall consist of one (1) to five (5) individuals (the "Managers"), the
exact number of Managers to be determined from time to time by resolution of
the Member. The initial Board shall consist of two (2) members and the
individuals serving as Managers are set forth on Exhibit A (which shall be
updated and amended, as appropriate, from time to time to reflect the
composition of the Board at that time).

       (b) Each Manager shall be elected by the Member and shall serve until
his or her successor has been duly elected and qualified, or until his or her
earlier removal, resignation, death or disability. The Member may remove any
Manager from the Board or from any other capacity with the Company at any time,
with or without cause. A Manager may resign at any time upon written notice to
the Member.

       (c) Any vacancy occurring on the Board as a result of the resignation,
removal, death or disability of a Manager or an increase in the size of the
Board shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to fill a vacancy
resulting from the resignation, removal, death or disability of a Manager shall
serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in office.

   3.2 Action By the Board.

       (a) Meetings of the Board may be called by any Manager upon two (2) days
prior written notice to each Manager. The presence of a majority of the
Managers then in office shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board.
All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Managers then in office.

       (b) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if such number of Managers
sufficient to approve such action pursuant to the terms of this Agreement
consent thereto in writing. Notice of any meeting may be waived by any Manager.

   3.3 Power to Bind Company. None of the Managers (acting in their capacity as
such) shall have authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect
to any matter unless the Board shall have approved such matter and authorized
such Manager(s) to bind the Company with respect thereto.

   3.4 Officers and Related Persons. The Board shall have the authority to
appoint and terminate officers of the Company and retain and terminate

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employees, agents and consultants of the Company and to delegate such duties to
any such officers, employees, agents and consultants as the Board deems
appropriate, including the power, acting individually or jointly, to represent
and bind the Company in all matters, in accordance with the scope of their
respective duties.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   4.1 Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall consist of
one class of common interests (the "Common Interests"). All Common Interests
shall be identical with each other in every respect. The Member shall own all
of the Common Interests issued and outstanding.

   4.2 Capital Contributions. From time to time, the Board may determine that
the Company requires capital and may request the Member to make capital
contribution(s) in an amount determined by the Board.

                                   ARTICLE V
                       Profits, Losses and Distributions

   5.1 Profits and Losses. For financial accounting purposes, the Company's net
profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in accordance with
the manner determined by the Board. In each year, profits and losses shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

   5.2 Distributions. The Board shall determine profits available for
distribution and the amount, if any, to be distributed to the Member, and shall
authorize and distribute on the Common Interests, the determined amount when,
as and if declared by the Board. The distributions of the Company shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                             Events of Dissolution

   The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up upon the occurrence
of any of the following events (each, an "Event of Dissolution"):

       (a) The Member votes for dissolution; or

       (b) A judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

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                                  ARTICLE VII
                     Transfer of Interests in the Company

   The Member may sell, assign, transfer, convey, gift, exchange or otherwise
dispose of any or all of its Common Interests and, upon receipt by the Company
of a written agreement executed by the person or entity to whom such Common
Interests are to be transferred agreeing to be bound by the terms of this
Agreement, such person shall be admitted as a member.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   8.1 Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,
whether express or implied, or any obligation or duty at law or in equity, none
of the Member, Managers, or any officers, directors, members (or stockholders),
partners, employees, affiliates, representatives or agents of any of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company
(individually, a "Covered Person" and, collectively, the "Covered Persons")
shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any act or omission (in
relation to the Company, its property or the conduct of its business or
affairs, this Agreement, any related document or any transaction or investment
contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted by a Covered Person in the
reasonable belief that such act or omission is in or is not contrary to the
best interests of the Company and is within the scope of authority granted to
such Covered Person by the Agreement, provided such act or omission does not
constitute fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.

   8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands,
actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
("Claims"), in which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be
involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs
of the Company or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its
property, business or affairs. A Covered Person shall not be entitled to
indemnification under this Section 8.2 with respect to (i) any Claim with
respect to which such Covered Person has engaged in fraud, willful misconduct,
bad faith or gross negligence or (ii) any Claim initiated by such Covered
Person unless such Claim (or part thereof) (A) was brought to enforce such
Covered Person's rights to indemnification hereunder or (B) was authorized or
consented to by the Board. Expenses incurred by a Covered Person in defending
any Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of
such Claim upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined
that such

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Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as authorized
by this Section 8.2.

   8.3 Amendments to Article VIII. Any repeal or modification of this Article
VIII by the Member shall not adversely affect any rights of such Covered Person
pursuant to this Article VIII, including the right to indemnification and to
the advancement of expenses of a Covered Person existing at the time of such
repeal or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to
such repeal or modification.

                                  ARTICLE: IX
                                 Miscellaneous

   9.1 Tax Treatment. Unless otherwise determined by the Member, the Company
shall be a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as well as
for any analogous state or local tax purposes), and the Member and the Company
shall timely make any and all necessary elections and filings for the Company
to be treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as
well as for any analogous state or local tax purposes).

   9.2 Amendments. Amendments to this Agreement and to the Certificate of
Formation shall be approved in writing by the Member. An amendment shall become
effective as of the date specified in the approval of the Member or if none is
specified as of the date of such approval or as otherwise provided in the Act.

   9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; provided, however, that the
remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way unless such invalid or unenforceable provision or clause
shall be so significant as to materially affect the expectations of the Member
regarding this Agreement. Otherwise, any invalid or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced by the Member with a valid provision which most closely
approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid or unenforceable
provision.

   9.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

   9.5 Limited Liability Company. The Member intends to form a limited
liability company and does not intend to form a partnership under the laws of
the State of Delaware or any other laws.

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of
the day first above written.

                                                      Avis Group Holdings, LLC

                                                      By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                             -------------------
                                                      Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                                      Title: Authorized Person

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                                   EXHIBIT A
                               BOARD OF MANAGERS

Ronald L. Nelson

David B. Wyshner

                                      8


                                                                   Exhibit 3.25

                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                                      OF
                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                          PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

   PF Claims Management, Ltd., a corporation organized and existing under and
by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the
"Corporation"), does hereby certify:

   FIRST: That the members of the Board of Directors of the Corporation adopted
a resolution proposing and declaring advisable the following amendment to the
Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation.

   RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be
   amended by deleting paragraphs 2 through 7 of the THIRD Article and by
   inserting "To adjust, settle, compromise, investigate and process all
   property and casualty claims and all other claims permitted by law" in its
   place and stead so that, as amended, said Article shall read as follows:

   "THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted
   is:

      To adjust, settle, compromise, investigate and process all property and
   casualty claims and all other claims permitted by law.

      To manufacture, purchase or otherwise acquire, invest in, own, mortgage,
   pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade, deal in
   and with goods, wares and merchandise and personal property of every class
   and description.

      To acquire, and pay for in cash, stock or bonds of this corporation or
   otherwise, the good will, rights, assets and property, and to undertake or
   assume the whole or any part of the obligations or liabilities of any
   person, firm, association or corporation.

      To acquire, hold, use, sell, assign, lease, grant licenses in respect of,
   mortgage or otherwise dispose of letters patent of the United States or any
   foreign country, patent rights, licenses and privileges, inventions,
   improvements and processes, copyrights, trademarks and trade names relating
   to or useful in connection with any business of this corporation.

      To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to receive, hold,
   own, guarantee, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or
   otherwise dispose of or deal in and with any of the shares of the capital
   stock, or any voting trust certificates in respect of the shares of capital



   stock, scrip, warrants, rights, bonds, debentures, notes, trust receipts,
   and other securities, obligations, choses in action and evidences of
   indebtedness or interest issued or created by any corporations, joint stock
   companies, syndicates, associations, firms, trust or persons, public or
   private, or by the government of the United States of America, or by any
   foreign government, or by any state, territory, province, municipality or
   other political subdivision or by any governmental agency, and as owner
   thereof to possess and exercise all the rights, powers and privileges of
   ownership, including the right to execute consents and vote thereon, and to
   do any and all acts and things necessary or advisable for the preservation,
   protection, improvement and enhancement in value thereof.

      To borrow or raise money for any of the purposes of the corporation and,
   from time to time without limit as to amount, to draw, make, accept,
   endorse, execute and issue promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange,
   warrants, bonds, debentures and other negotiable or non-negotiable
   instruments and evidences of indebtedness, and to secure the payment of any
   thereof and of the interest thereon by mortgage upon or pledge, conveyance
   or assignment in trust of the whole or any part of the property of the
   corporation, whether at the time owned or thereafter acquired, and to sell,
   pledge or otherwise dispose of such bonds or other obligations of the
   corporation for its corporate purposes.

      To purchase, receive, take by grant, gift, devise, bequest or otherwise,
   lease, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, employ, use and otherwise
   deal in and with real or personal property, or any interest therein,
   wherever situated, and to sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer or
   otherwise dispose of, or mortgage or pledge, all or any or the corporation's
   property and assets, or any interest therein, wherever situated.

      In general, to possess and exercise all the powers and privileges granted
   by the General Corporation Law of Delaware or by any other law of Delaware
   or by this Certificate of Incorporation together with any powers included
   thereto, so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to
   the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the
   corporation.

      The business and purposes specified in the foregoing clauses shall,
   except where otherwise expressed, be in no way limited or restricted by
   reference to, or inference from, the terms of any other clause in this
   certificate of incorporation, but the business and purposes specified in
   each of the foregoing clauses of this article shall be regarded as
   independent business and purposes.



   SECOND: That the sole stockholder of the Corporation, by written consent,
has consented to said amendment in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

   THIRD: That the aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 141, 228 and 224 of the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said PF Claims Management, Ltd. has caused its corporate
seal to be affixed and this Certificate to be signed by the officers whose
respective names and offices appear below, this 14th day of July, 1987.

                                              PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

                                              By: /s/ Stanley Roth
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Stanley Roth
                                                  Vice President

ATTEST:

By:    /s/
       -------------------------
Title: Assistant Secretary



                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      of
                          PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

   FIRST: The name of the corporation is PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

   SECOND: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is The
Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is:

   To make all types and forms of insurance permitted by the insurance laws of
the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time.

   To make all types and forms or insurance and/or suretyship as permitted by
the insurance laws of the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time.

   To engage in all types and forms of investment activity permitted by the
insurance laws of the State of Delaware, as amended from time to time, and
other applicable provisions of law, now in existence and as hereafter amended.

   To provide any and all kinds of insurance, reinsurance and/or suretyship
services permitted by the insurance laws of the State of Delaware, as amended
from time to time.

   To engage in any other business or pursue any other lawful purpose or
purposes for which a Delaware insurance company may be organized under the laws
of the State of Delaware.

   To engage in any lawful act of activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law of Delaware.

   To manufacture, purchase or otherwise acquire, invest in, own, mortgage,
pledge, sell, assign and transfer or otherwise dispose of, trade deal in and
with goods, wares and merchandise and personal property of every class and
description.

   To acquire, and pay for in cash, stock or bonds of this corporation or
otherwise, the good will, rights, assets and property, and to undertake or
assume the whole or any part of the obligations or liabilities of any person,
firm, association or corporation.

   To acquire, hold, use, sell, assign, lease, grant licenses in respect of,
mortgage or otherwise dispose of letters patent of the United States or any
foreign country, patent rights, licenses and privileges, inventions,
improvements and processes, copyrights, trademarks and trade names, relating to
or useful in the connection with any business of this corporation.

   To acquire by purchase, subscription or otherwise, and to receive, hold,
own, guarantee, sell, assign, exchange, transfer, mortgage, pledge or otherwise
dispose of or deal in and with any of the shares of the capital stock, or any
voting trust certificates in respect of the shares of capital stock, scrip,
warrants, rights, bonds, debentures, notes, trust receipts, and other
securities, obligations, choses in action and evidences of indebtedness or
interest issued or created by any corporations, joint stock companies,
syndicates, associations, firms, trust or persons, public or private, or by the
government of the United States of America, or by any foreign government, or by
and state, territory, province, municipality or other political subdivision or
by any governmental agency, and as owner thereof to possess and exercise all
the rights, powers and privileges of



ownership, including the right to execute consents and vote thereon, and to do
any and all acts and things necessary or advisable for the preservation,
protection, improvement and enhancement in value thereof.

   To borrow or raise money for any of the purposes of the corporation and,
from time to time without limit as to amount, to draw, make accept, endorse,
execute and issue promissory notes, drafts, bills of exchange, warrants, bonds,
debentures and other negotiable or non-negotiable instruments and evidences of
indebtedness, and to secure the payment of any thereof and of the interest
thereon by mortgage upon pledge, conveyance or assignment in trust of the whole
or any part of the property of the corporation, whether at the time owned or
thereafter acquired, and to sell, pledge or otherwise dispose of such bonds or
other obligations of the corporation for its corporate purposes.

   To purchase, receive, take by grant, gift, devise, bequest, or otherwise,
lease, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, employ, use and otherwise deal
in and with real or personal property, or any interest therein, wherever
situated, and to sell, convey, lease, exchange, transfer or otherwise dispose
of, or mortgage or pledge, all or any of the corporation's property and assets,
or any interest therein, wherever situated.

   In general to possess and exercise all the powers and privileges granted by
the General Corporation Law of Delaware or by any other law of Delaware or by
this Certificate of Incorporation together with any powers incidental thereto,
so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the
conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the corporation.

   The business and purposes specified in the foregoing clauses shall, except
where otherwise expressed, be in no way limited or restricted by reference to,
or inference from, the terms of any other clause in this certificate of
incorporation, but the business and purposes specified in each of the foregoing
clauses of this article shall be regarded as independent business and purposes.

   FOURTH: The total number: of shares of stock which the corporation shall
have authority to issue is One Thousand (1,000); all of such shares shall be
without par value.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is as follows:

                     NAME                      MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----                      ---------------
               Karen C. Sclafani          14 Oak Point Drive North
                                          Bayville, New York 11709

   The name and mailing address of each person, who is to serve as a director
until the first annual meeting of the stockholders or until a successor is
elected and qualified, is as follows:

                     NAME                      MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----                      ---------------
              Joseph V. Vittoria               11 Meadow Drive
                                             Greenwich, CT 06830

                   Jose Sanz                 101 Brookside Drive
                                             Greenwich, CT 06830

               Charles A. Rovino            102 Castle Ridge Road
                                             Manhasset, NY 11030

                 Stanley Roth            23-06 Corporal Kennedy St.
                                              Bayside, NY 11360



   SIXTH: The corporation is to have perpetual existence.

   SEVENTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
statute, the board of directors is expressly authorized:

   To make, alter or repeal the by-laws of the corporation.

   To authorize and cause to he executed mortgages and liens upon the real and
personal property of the corporation.

   To set apart out of any of the funds of the corporation available for
dividends a reserve or reserves for any proper purpose and to abolish any such
reserve in the manner in which it was created.

   By a majority of the whole board, to designate one or more committees, each
committee to consist of one or more of the directors of' the corporation. The
board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
the committee. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of
the board of directors, or in the by-laws of the corporation, shall have and
may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the
management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize
the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it;
provided, however, the by-laws may provide that in the absence or
disqualification of any member of such committee or committees, the member or
members thereof, present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the hoard of directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such
absent or disqualified member.

   When and as authorized by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority
of the stock issued and outstanding having voting power given at a
stockholders' meeting duly called upon such notice as is required by statute,
or when authorized by the written consent of the holders of a majority of the
voting stock issued and outstanding, to sell, lease or exchange all or
substantially all of the property and assets of the corporation, including its
good will and its corporate franchises, upon such terms and conditions and for
such consideration, which may consist in whole or in part of money or property
including shares of' stock in, and/or other securities of any other corporate
or corporations, as its board of directors shall deem expedient and for the
best interest of' the corporation.

   EIGHTH: Elections of directors need not he by written ballot unless the
by-laws of the corporation shall so provide.

   Meetings of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the by-laws may provide. The books of the corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the statutes) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
board of directors or in the by-laws of the corporation.

   NINTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this
corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary
way of this corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the



application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8
of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,
and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of the corporation as the
case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a
majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or
class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to
any reorganization of this corporation as consequence of such compromise or
arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization
shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made,
be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the
stockholders or class of stockholders of this corporation, as the case may be,
and also on this corporation.

   TENTH: The corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this certificate of incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator hereinbefore named for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying
that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and
accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 26th day of January, 1987.

                                                  /s/ Karen C. Sclafani
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Karen C. Sclafani
                                                  Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.26

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                          PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.
                           (a Delaware Corporation)

                                   ARTICLE I
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such
place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be fixed from time to
time by the Board of Directors or as shall be designated in the notice or
waiver of notice of the meeting.

   2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election
of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly
come before the meeting shall be held on the third Tuesday in November in each
year, at such hour as may be named in the notice of the meeting.

   3. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the stockholders for any purpose
or purposes may be called at any time by the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or the Secretary by order of the Board of Directors, or by the holder
or holders of record of at least 25 percent of the stock of the Corporation
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of each meeting of the stockholders, whether
annual or special, shall be given (unless that notice shall be waived or unless
the meeting is to be dispensed with in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) not less
than ten nor more than sixty days before the day on which the meeting is to be
held to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting by
delivering a written or printed notice thereof to him personally or by mail.
Every notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and, except in
the case of a special meeting, need not state the purposes. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the stockholders shall not be required if the time and
place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment was taken.



   5. Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chief Executive
Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the President or a
Vice President shall act as Chairman, and the Secretary, or, in the absence of
the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, shall act as secretary.

   6. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, holders of 25 percent of the
issued and outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at each
meeting of stockholders, present either in person or by proxy, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. If there be no quorum, the holders of
a majority of such shares present either in person or by proxy may adjourn the
meeting from time to time until a quorum shall have been obtained.

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   7. Voting. At each meeting of the stockholders, each holder of stock
entitled to vote thereat shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy
for each share of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote so registered in
his name on the books of the Corporation.

   8. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
Prompt notice shall be given to all stockholders of the taking of any corporate
action pursuant to the provisions of this section unless that action has been
consented to in writing by the holders of all of the stock that would have been
entitled to vote upon that action if a meeting were held.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                   DIRECTORS

   1. General Powers. The property, affairs, and business of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

   2. Number, Qualification and Term of Office. The number of directors shall
be not less than three and not more than nine, the exact number within such
limits to be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors by resolution.
Directors need not be stockholders. The directors shall be elected annually in
the manner provided in these by-laws, and each director shall hold office until
the annual meeting held next after his election and until his successor shall
have been elected and shall qualify, or until his death or until he shall
resign. If the number of directors be increased, the additional directors may
be elected by a majority of the directors in office at time of the increase or
if not so elected prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, they shall
be elected by the stockholders at such annual meeting.

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   3. Election of Directors. At each meeting of the stockholders for the
election of directors, at which a quorum is present, the persons receiving the
greatest number of votes shall be the directors.

   4. Place of Meeting, etc. The Board of Directors may hold its meetings and
have one or more offices at such place or places within or outside the State of
Delaware, as the Board may from time to time determine, or, in the case of
meetings, as shall be specified or fixed in the respective notices or waivers
of notice thereof.

   5. First Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet for the purpose of
organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business,
as soon as practicable after each annual election of directors at the same
place at which regular meetings of the Board are held and notice of such
meeting need not be given; each meeting, however, may be held at any other time
or place which shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for
special meetings of the Board of Directors or in a consent and waiver of notice
thereof signed by all of the directors.

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   6. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held at such places and at such times as the Board shall from time to time by
resolution determine and no notice thereof shall be necessary.

   7. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held whenever called by the Chief Executive Officer or the President or by any
two of the directors. Unless waived, notice of each such meeting shall be
mailed to each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of
business, at least two days before the day on which the meeting is to be held,
or shall be directed to him at such place by telegraph, or be delivered
personally not later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be
held. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in
the United States mail so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given
by telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is
delivered to the telegraph company. Every such notice shall state the time and
place of the meeting but need not state the purpose thereof.

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   8. Organization. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chief
Executive Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall
act as Chairman. The Secretary, or, in the absence of the Secretary, an
Assistant Secretary, or, in the absence of both the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, any person appointed by the Chairman shall act as secretary of the
meeting.

   9. Quorum and Manner of Acting. One-third of the total number of directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting, and
the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

   10. Resignation. Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by
mailing or delivering, or transmitting by telegraph, written notice to the
Chief Executive Officer, the President or to the Secretary of the Corporation.
The resignation of any director shall take effect from the time of its receipt
by the Corporation, unless some time be fixed in the resignation, and then from
that time.

   11. Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by the death,
resignation, removal, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors,
or for any other cause, may be filled by the majority vote of the remaining
directors, through less than a quorum, then in office, at the next regular or
any special

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meeting called for the purpose, or by the stockholders of the Corporation at
the next annual meeting or any special meeting called for the purpose, and each
director so elected shall, except as otherwise provided herein or in the
Certificate of Incorporation or by statute, hold office for a term to expire at
the next annual election of directors and until his successor shall be duly
elected and qualified, or until his death or until he shall resign or be
removed.

   12. Removal. A director may be removed, either with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the voting stock of the Corporation then
outstanding, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract
rights, if any, of the person so removed.

   13. Fees. The directors for their services as such shall receive such
compensation as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

   14. Consent of Board of Directors in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken
without a meeting if all the members of the Board consent thereto in writing
and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the Board.

   15. Committees of the Board. The Board may, by resolution passed by a
majority of the whole Board, designate one or more committees, each committee
to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The Board may
designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may
replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In
the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or
members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or
disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the
resolution of the Board shall have and may exercise all the powers and
authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the
Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all
papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or
authority in reference to amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting
an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation's
property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the
Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the
Corporation; and, unless the resolution designating it expressly so provides,
no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend or to
authorize the issuance of stock.

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                                  ARTICLE III
                                   OFFICERS

   1. Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be a

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Chief Executive Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, any of whom
may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President, a
Secretary, and a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be appointed in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article,

   2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by
the Board of Directors at the meeting held after the annual meeting of
stockholders. Each elected officer shall hold office until his successor shall
have been duly elected and qualified in his stead, or until his death or until
he shall have resigned or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter
provided.

   3. Other Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or
the President, may from time to time appoint such other officers as it or he
may deem necessary and may also appoint such agents and employees of the
Corporation as may be deemed proper. Such officers, agents and employees shall
hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as in
these by-laws provided or as the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer or the President may from time to time prescribe. The Board of
Directors may from time to time authorize any officer to appoint and remove
agents and employees and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof.

   4. Removal. Any officer, agent or employee elected or appointed may be
removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors, or, except in
case of any officer elected by the Board of Directors, by the Chief Executive
Officer, the President or any officer upon whom the power of removal may be
conferred by the Board of Directors, but such removal shall be without
prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

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   5. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the
Board of Directors. Any such resignation shall take effect from the time of its
receipt by the Corporation or at any later time specified therein and, unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.

   6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in these by-laws for regular
election or appointment to such office.

   7. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer who shall be a
director, shall have general supervision of the policies of the Corporation,
subject to the Board of Directors. He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds,
mortgages, notes and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized
by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as within the
ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer
shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of Directors.

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   8. The President. The President shall be the chief operating officer of the
Corporation, and subject to the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive
Officer, shall have general supervision of the operations of the Corporation.
He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds, mortgages, notes and other
documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors
or which are generally authorized as within the ordinary scope of the business
of the Corporation. In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of
Directors.

   9. Vice Presidents. Each Vice President shall perform such duties and have
such powers as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer or by the President. One or more Vice
Presidents may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President
as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Vice Presidents shall have
authority to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as
authorized by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as
within the ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation.

   10. The Secretary. The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the
office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President.

   11. Assistant Secretaries. At the request of the Secretary, or in his
absence or disability, any Assistant Secretary shall have the power to perform
all the duties of the Secretary, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers
of, and be subject to all restrictions upon, the Secretary. The Assistant
Secretaries shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be
assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by
the President.

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   12. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall give such bond for the faithful
performance of his duties as the Board of Directors shall require. He shall, in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   13. Assistant Treasurers. At the request of the Treasurer, or in his absence
or disability, any Assistant Treasurer shall have power to perform all the
duties of the Treasurer, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and
be subject to all restrictions upon, the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurers
shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by
the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   14. Divisional Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer, or the President may appoint one or more divisional directors for the
general supervision and management of the affairs of the division of the
Corporation over which he is appointed. The director of each division shall
have such authority with respect to the business and affairs of the division as
may be granted from time to time by the Board of Directors and, with respect to
the affairs of such division and in the regular course of business of such
division, may sign contracts and other documents in the name of the division,
provided, however, that in no case shall the director of one division have
authority to bind any other division of the Corporation or to bind the
Corporation, except as to the normal and usual business and affairs of the
division of which he is director.

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   15. Salaries. The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation of the Chief
Executive Officer and the President and shall fix, or authorize a committee
appointed by the Board to fix, the compensation of any and all other officers.
No officer shall be prevented from receiving any such salary by reason of the
fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   1. Contracts, etc. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or
officers or agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and behalf of the
Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances, and, unless so authorized by the Board of Directors or by these
by-laws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to
bind the Corporation by any contracts or engagement or to pledge its credit or
to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.

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   2. Loans. No loan shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no
negotiable paper shall be issued in its name, unless authorized by the Board of
Directors.

   3. General and Special Bank Accounts. The Board of Directors may from time
to time authorize the opening and keeping, with such banks, trust companies or
other depositories as it may designate, of general and special bank accounts,
and may make such special rules and regulations with respect thereto as it may
deem expedient.

                                   ARTICLE V
                          LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   1. Limitation of Liability. No person shall be liable to the Corporation for
any loss or damage suffered by it on account of any action taken or omitted to
be taken by him as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation in
good faith, if such person (a) exercised or used the same degree of care and
skill as a prudent man would have exercised or used under the circumstances in
the conduct of his own affairs, or (b) took or omitted to take such action in
reliance upon advice of counsel for the Corporation or upon statements made or
information furnished by officers or employees of the Corporation which he had
reasonable grounds to believe. The standards of care set forth in this section
shall not be in derogation of any standard of care set forth in the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

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   2. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify others as set forth in
the following paragraphs.

   (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the
fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer or employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorney's fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by him with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in
good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceedings, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

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   (b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys' fees)
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or
settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the
Corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the
Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the
court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application
that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court
shall deem proper.

   (c) To the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any
action, suit or proceeding referred to in

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paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he
shall be indemnified against expenses {including attorneys' fees) actually and
reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.

   (d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b) (unless ordered by a
court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case
upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or
agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard
of conduct set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b). Such determination shall be
made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of
directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceedings, or (2) if
such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written
opinion, or (3) by the stockholders.

   (e) Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition
of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in
the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the
director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall
ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
Corporation as authorized in this Article.

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   3. Nor-Exclusive Provision. The indemnification provided by this Article
shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any by-law, agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director,
officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors and administrators of such a person.

   4. Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain
insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee
or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out
of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                 MISCELLANEOUS

   1. Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal, which shall
be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
Corporation, the year of its incorporation and the words "Corporate Seal,
Delaware". Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be
impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced.

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   2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first
day of March in each year.

   3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies,
waivers of notice or meeting, consents and other instruments relating to
securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on
behalf of the Corporation by the President or any Vice President and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and
all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such securities and which,
as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if
present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer
like powers upon any other person or persons.

   4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice whatsoever is required to be given
under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, or of these by-laws, a
waiver, thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said
notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent thereto. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose
of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors, or member of
a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

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   5. Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board at its offices located
at 900 Old Country Road, Garden City, New York.

   6. Amendments. All by-laws of the Corporation shall be subject to alteration
or repeal, and new by-laws not inconsistent with any provisions of the
Certificate of Incorporation or any provision of law may be made, either by the
affirmative vote of the holders of record or a majority of the outstanding
stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect thereof, given at an
annual meeting or at any special meeting, at which notice of the proposed
amendment has been stated in the notice of the meeting, or by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.
By-Laws made or altered by the Board of Directors shall be subject to
alteration or repeal by the stockholders or by the Board.

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   7. Headings. Article and section headings used in these by-laws are for
convenience only and do not define, limit or otherwise affect the meaning of
any section.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.27

                               STATE OF DELAWARE
                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT
                        OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION

The corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware does hereby certify:

FIRST: That at a meeting of the Board of Directors of Cendant Car Rental
Operations Support, Inc. resolutions were duly adopted setting forth a proposed
amendment of the Certificate of Incorporation of said corporation, declaring
said amendment to be advisable and calling a meeting of the stockholders of
said corporation for consideration thereof. The resolution setting forth the
proposed amendment is as follows:

RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of this corporation be amended
by changing the Article thereof numbered "FIRST" so that, as amended, said
Article shall be and read as follows:

The name of the Company is hereby changed to AB Car Rental Services, Inc.

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SECOND: That thereafter, pursuant to resolution of its Board of Directors, a
special meeting of the stockholders of said corporation was duly called and
held upon notice in accordance with Section 222 of the General Corporation Law
of the State of Delaware at which meeting the necessary number of shares as
required by statute were voted in favor of the amendment.

THIRD: That said amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the provisions
of Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

FOURTH: That the capital of said corporation shall not be reduced under of by
reason of said amendment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said corporation has caused this certificate to be signed
this 8th day of November, 2006

                                           By:    /s/ Karen C. Sclafani
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Authorized Officer

                                           Title: Executive Vice President
                                           Name:  Karen C. Sclafani
                                                  Print or Type



                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                  CENDANT CAR RENTAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT, INC.

   FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Cendant Car Rental Operations Support,
Inc. (hereinafter the "Corporation").

   SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State
of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware, County
of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at that address is Corporation
Service Company.

   THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as set forth in Title 8 of the Delaware Code (the
"GCL").

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall have
authority to issue 1,000 shares of Common Stock, each having a par value of one
penny ($.01).

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the Sole Incorporator is as follows:

             Leigh .Anne Elixson
             1 Campus Drive
             Parsippany, NJ 07054

   SIXTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of
its directors and stockholders:

       (1) The business affairs of Corporation shall be managed by or under the
direction of the Board of Directors.

       (2) The directors shall have concurrent power with the stockholders to
make, alter, amend change add to or appeal by the By-Laws of the Corporation.

       (3) The number of directors of the Corporation shall be from time to
time fixed by, or in the manner provided in the By-Laws of the Corporation.
Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-Laws so
provide.

       (4) No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or any of
its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a
director except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of
loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not
in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of
law, (iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the Delaware General Corporation Law or
(iv) for any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal
benefit. Any repeal or modification of this Article SIXTH by the stockholders
of the Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a
director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification
with respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or
modification.



       (5) In addition to the powers and authority hereinbefore or by statute
expressly conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise
such powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the
Corporation, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the GEL, this
Certificate of Incorporation, and any By-Laws adopted by the stockholders;
provided, however, that no By-Laws hereafter adopted by the stockholders shall
invalidate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid if such
By-Laws bad not been adopted.

   SEVENTH: Meetings of the stockholders may be held within or without the
State of Delaware, as the By-Laws may provide. The books of the Corporation may
be kept (subject to any provision contained in the GEL) outside the State of
Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the
Board of Directors or in the By-Laws of the Corporation.

   EIGHTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Sole Incorporator named, for the purpose of
forming a corporation, and relinquishing all of her power as of the filing of
this Certificate, do make this Certificate, hereby declaring and certifying
that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and
accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 15th day of April, 2003.

                                                  /s/ Leigh Anne Elixson
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                                                  Leigh Anne Elixon
                                                  Sole Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.28

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                  CENDANT CAR RENTAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT, INC.
                    (hereinafter called the "Corporation")

                                   ARTICLE I
                                    OFFICES

Section 1.1 Registered Office.

   The registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware shall be
in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware.

Section 1.2 Other Offices.

   The Corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and
without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time
determine.

                                  ARTICLE II
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 2.1 Place of meetings.

   Meetings of the stockholders for the election of directors or for any other
purpose shall be held at such time and place, either within or without the
State of Delaware as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of
Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver
of notice thereof.

Section 2.2 Annual Meetings.

   The Annual Meetings of Stockholders shall be held on such date and at such
time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and
stated in the notice of the meeting, at which meetings the stockholders shall
elect by a plurality vote a Board of Directors, and transact such other
business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Written notice of the
Annual Meeting stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given
to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more
than sixty days before the date of the meeting.



Section 2.3 Special Meetings.

   Unless otherwise prescribed by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation,
Special Meetings of Stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, may be called by
either (i) the Chairman, if there be one, or (ii) the President, (iii) any Vice
President, if there be one, (iv) the Secretary or (v) any Assistant Secretary,
if there be one, and shall be called by any such officer at the request in
writing of a majority of the Board of Directors or at the request in writing of
stockholders owning a majority of the capital stock of the Corporation issued
and outstanding and entitled to vote. Such request shall state the purpose or
purposes of the proposed meeting. Written notice of a Special Meeting stating
the place, date and hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which
the meeting is called shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days
before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such
meeting.

Section 2.4 Quorum.

   Except as otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation,
the holders of a majority of the capital stock issued and outstanding and
entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall
constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of
business. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any
meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present
in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from
time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a
quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a
quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which
might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. If the
adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned
meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting.

Section 2.5 Voting.

   Unless otherwise required by law the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, any question brought before any meeting of stockholders shall be
decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock represented and
entitled to vote thereat. Each stockholder represented at a meeting of
stockholders shall be entitled to cast one vote for each share of the capital
stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder. Such votes may be cast
in person or by proxy but no proxy shall be voted on or acted upon or after
three years from its date, unless such proxy provides for a longer period. The
Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation
presiding at a meeting of stockholders, in his or her discretion, may require
that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

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Section 2.6 Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting.

   Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action
required or permitted to be taken at any Annual or Special Meeting of
Stockholders of the Corporation, may be taken without a meeting, without prior
notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so
taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than
the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such
action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present
and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a
meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those
stockholders who have not consented in writing.

Section 2.7 List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote.

   The officer of the Corporation who has charge of the stock ledger of the
Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten days before every meeting of
stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the
meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each
stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each
stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for
any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a
period of at least ten days prior to the meeting, either at a place within the
city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall be specified in the
notice of the meeting, or, if not so specified, at the place where the meeting
is to be held. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place
of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any
stockholder of the Corporation who is present at the meeting.

Section 2.8 Stock Ledger.

   The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are
the stockholders entitled to examine the stock ledger, the list required by
Section 7 of this Article II or the books of the Corporation, or to vote in
person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   DIRECTORS

Section 3.1 Number and Election of Directors.

   The Board of Directors shall consist of one or more members, the exact
number of which shall initially be fixed by the Incorporator and thereafter
from time to time by the Board of Directors, Except as provided in Section 2 of
this Article, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at
Annual Meetings of Stockholders, and each director so elected shall hold office
until the next Annual Meeting and until his or her successor is duly elected
and qualified, or until his or her earlier resignation, removal or death. Any
director may resign at any time upon notice to the Corporation. Directors need
not be Stockholders.

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Section 3.2 Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships.

   Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the
authorized number of directors may be filled by a majority of the directors
then in office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and
the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and
until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier
resignation or removal.

Section 3.3 Duties and Powers.

   The business of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction
of the Board of Directors which may exercise all such powers for the
Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by
the Certificate of Incorporation or by these By-Laws directed or required to be
exercised or done by the stockholders.

Section 3.4 Meetings.

   The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold meetings, both regular
and special, either within or without the State of Delaware. Regular meetings
of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such
place as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors. Special
meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman, if there be
one, the President, or any directors. Notice thereof stating the place, date
and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director either by mail not less
than forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone or
telegram on twenty-four (24) hours' notice, or on such shorter notice as the
person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary or appropriate in the
circumstances.

Section 3.5 Quorum.

   Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by law, the Certificate of
Incorporation or these By-Laws, the presence of a majority of the entire Board
of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the
act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a
quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors. If a quorum shall not be
present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present thereat
may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than
announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

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Section 3.6 Actions of Board.

   Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the
Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting,
if all the members of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be,
consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

Section 3.7 Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone

   Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, members of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, of the
Corporation may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or committee
by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means
of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such
participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

Section 3.8 Committees.

   The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee
to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of
Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
any such committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a
committee, and in the absence of a designation by the Board of Directors of an
alternate member to replace the absent or disqualified member, the member or
members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he, she or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint
another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of
any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent
allowed by law and provided in the resolution establishing such committee,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of
Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and
may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may
require it. Each committee shall keep regular minutes and report to the Board
of Directors when required.

Section 3.9 Compensation.

   The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each
meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at
each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary as director. No such
payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other
capacity and receiving compensation therefore. Members of special or standing
committees may be allowed like compensation for attending committee meetings.

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Section 3.10 Interested Directors.

   No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its
directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation,
partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of its
directors or officers are directors or officers, or have a financial interest,
shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the
director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board
of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction,
or solely because his or her or their votes are counted for such purpose, if:
(i) the material facts as to his or her or their relationship or interest and
as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of
Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good
faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a
majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested
directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to his or her or
their relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are
disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the
contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the
stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the
Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board
of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or interested
directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting
of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the contract or
transaction.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                   OFFICERS

Section 4.1 General.

   The officers of the Corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors
and shall consist of at least a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The
Board of Directors, in its discretion, may also choose a chairman of the Board
of Directors (who must be a director), one or more Vice Presidents, one or more
Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Treasurers and such other
officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless
otherwise prohibited by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws.
The officers of the Corporation need not be stockholders of the Corporation
nor, except in the case of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, need such
officers be directors of the Corporation.

Section 4.2 Duties.

   All officers of the corporation shall have such authority and perform such
duties in the management and operation of the corporation as may be prescribed
in these By-Laws, by the Board of Directors, from time to time, and shall have
such other authority and perform such other duties and have such other powers
in the management and operation of the Corporation as are incident to their
offices or positions.

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Section 4.3 Chairman of the Board of Directors.

   The Chairman of the Board of Directors, if there be one, shall preside at
all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors. If there is no
Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman shall also serve as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Corporation, and except where by law the signature of the
President is required, the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall possess the
same power as the President to sign all contracts, certificates and other
instruments of the Corporation which maybe authorized by the Board of
Directors. During the absence or disability of the President, the Chairman of
the Board of Directors shall exercise all the powers and discharge all the
duties of the President. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall perform
such other duties and may exercise such other powers as from time to time may
be assigned to him or her by these By-Laws and by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.4 President.

   The President shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors and,
if there be one, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, have general
supervision of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders
and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. The
President or any other Officer authorized by the President or the Board of
Directors shall execute all bonds, mortgages, contracts and other instruments
of the Corporation, except: (i) where required or permitted by law to be
otherwise signed and executed; (ii) where signing and execution thereof shall
be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent
of the Corporation; and (iii) as otherwise permitted in Section 4.6 and 4.7.

Section 4.5 Vice Presidents.

   At the request of the President or in his or her absence or in the event of
his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President, if any, (or in the
event that there be more than one Vice President, the Vice President in the
order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election), shall perform the duties of
the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject
to all the restrictions upon the President. Each Vice President, if any, shall
have such authority and perform such other duties and have such other powers in
the management and operation of the Corporation as are incident to their office
and as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe or as set forth
herein.

Section 4.6 Secretary and Assistant Secretary.

   The Secretary shall be responsible for filing legal documents and
maintaining records for the Corporation. The Secretary shall have custody of
the seal of the Corporation and the Secretary shall have authority to affix the
same to any instrument requiring it. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of
the Board of Directors and all meetings of stockholders and record all the
proceedings of the meetings of the Corporation in a book to be kept for that
purpose and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when
required. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all
meetings of the stockholders, if any, and special meetings of the Board of
Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the
Board of Directors or President, under whose supervision he or she shall be. In
the absence of the Secretary or, in the event the Secretary shall be unable or
shall refuse to act, the Assistant Secretary, if any, (or in the event that
there be more than one Assistant Secretary, the Assistant Secretary in the
order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election), shall perform the duties and
exercise the powers of the Secretary, and shall have such authority and perform
such other duties and have such other powers in the management and operation of
the Corporation as are incident to their office and as the Board may from time
to time prescribe or as set forth herein.

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Section 4.7 Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.

   The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities
and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in
books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other
valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such
depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer
shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of
Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to
the President and the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the
Board of Directors so requires, an account of all his or her transactions as
Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. The Assistant
Treasurer, (or in the event that there be more than one Assistant Treasurer,
the Assistant Treasurer in the order designated by the Board of Directors, or
in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election), shall,
in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his or her disability or
refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and
shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of
Directors may from time to time prescribe. If required by the Board of
Directors, the Treasurer and an Assistant Treasurer shall give the Corporation
a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to
the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her
office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his or her death,
resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers,
money and other property of whatever kind in his or her possession or under his
or her control belonging to the Corporation.

Section 4.8 Other Officers.

   The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers as it shall deem
appropriate. All references in these By-Laws to a particular office shall be
deemed to refer to the person holding such office regardless of whether such
person holds additional offices.

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                                   ARTICLE V
                                     STOCK

Section 5.1 Form of Certificates.

   Every holder of stock in the Corporation shall be entitled to have a
certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by (i) the Chairman of
the Board of Directors, the President or a Vice President and (ii) the
Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary
of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares owned by him or her in the
Corporation.

Section 5.2 Signatures.

   Any or all of the signatures on a certificate may be a facsimile. In case
any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile
signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may
be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he or she were such
officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

Section 5.3 Lost Certificates.

   The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate to be issued in place of
any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been
lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the
person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When
authorizing such issue of a new certificate, the Board of Directors may, in its
discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the
owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or his or her legal
representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the Board of Directors
shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may
direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation
with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

Section 5.4 Transfers.

   Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by
law and in these By-Laws. Transfers of stock shall be made on the books of the
Corporation only by the person named in the certificate or by his or her
attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the
certificate therefor, which shall be canceled before a new certificate shall be
issued.

Section 5.5 Record Date.

   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to
notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof,
or entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a
meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution
or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of
any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other
lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which
shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of
such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. A
determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a
meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting;
provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for
the adjourned meeting.

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Section 5.6 Beneficial Owners.

   The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a
person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and
to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person
registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall not be bound to
recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares
on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other
notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                    NOTICES

Section 6.1 Notices.

   Whenever written notice is required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation
or these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or
stockholder, such notice may be given by mail, addressed to such director,
member of a committee or stockholder, at his or her address as it appears on
the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid, and such notice
shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the
United States mail. Written notice may also be given personally or by telegram,
telex or cable.

Section 6.2 Waivers of Notice.

   Whenever any notice is required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or
these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or
stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed, by the person or persons
entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall
be deemed equivalent thereto.

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                                  ARTICLE VII
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 7.1 Dividends.

   Dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the
provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the
Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, and may be paid in cash,
in property, or in shares of the capital stock. Before payment of any dividend,
there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for
dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in its
absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve or reserves to meet
contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any
property of the Corporation, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of
Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

Section 7.2 Disbursements.

   All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed
by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of
Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 7.3 Fiscal Year.

   The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board
of Directors.

Section 7.4 Corporate Seal.

   The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation,
the year of its organization and the words "Corporate Seal, Delaware". The seal
may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or
reproduced or otherwise.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                                INDEMNIFICATION

Section 8.1 Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings other Than
Those by or in the Right of the Corporation.

   Subject to Section 8.3, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was
or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative
or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation)
by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the
Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at
the request of the Corporation as a director or officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan
or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments,
fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or
her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he or she acted in
good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her
conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by
judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or
its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did
not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonable believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect
to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his
or her conduct was unlawful.

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Section 8.2 Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings by or in the
Right of the Corporation.

   Subject to Section 8.3, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was
or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a
judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director
or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the
Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust,
employee benefit plan or other enterprise against expenses (including
attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection
with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in
good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; except that no
indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to
which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation
unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which
such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite
the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case,
such person is fairly and reasonable entitled to indemnity for such expenses
which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

Section 8.3 Authorization of Indemnification.

   Any indemnification under this Article VIII (unless ordered by a court)
shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a
determination that indemnification of the director or officer is proper in the
circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set
forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, as the case may be. Such determination
shall be made (i) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to
such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (ii) if
there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent
legal counsel in a written opinion, or (iii) by the stockholders. To the
extent, however, that a director or officer of the Corporation has been
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding described above, or in defense of any claim,

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issue or matter therein, he or she shall be indemnified against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in
connection therewith, without the necessity of authorization in the specific
case.

Section 8.4 Good Faith Defined.

   For purposes of any determination under Section 8.3, a person shall be
deemed to have acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, or,
with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, to have had no reasonable
cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful, if his or her action is based
on the records or books of account of the Corporation or another enterprise, or
on information supplied to him or her by the officers for the Corporation or
another enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal
counsel for the Corporation or another enterprise or on information or records
given or reports made to the Corporation or another enterprise by an
independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert
selected with reasonable care by the Corporation or another enterprise. The
term "another enterprise" as used in Section 8.4 shall mean any other
corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or
other enterprise of which such person is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent. The provisions in
Section 8.4 shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the
circumstances in which a person may be deemed to have met the applicable
standard of conduct set forth in Sections 8.1 or 8.2, as the case may be.

Section 8.5 Indemnification by a Court.

   Notwithstanding any contrary determination in the specific case under
Section 8.3, and notwithstanding the absence of any determination thereunder,
any director or officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction in the
State of Delaware for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under
Sections 8.1 and 8.2. The basis of such indemnification by a court shall be a
determination by such court that indemnification of the director or officer is
proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standards
of conduct set forth in Sections 8.1 or 8.2, as the case may be. Neither a
contrary determination in the specific case under Section 8.3 nor the absence
of any determination thereunder shall be a defense to such application or
create a presumption that the director or officer seeking indemnification has
not met any applicable standard of conduct. Notice of any application for
indemnification pursuant to Section 8.5 shall be given to the Corporation
promptly upon the filing of such application. If successful, in whole or in
part, the director or officer seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to
be paid the expense of prosecuting such application.

Section 8.6 Expenses Payable in Advance.

   Expenses incurred by a director or officer in defending or investigating a
threatened or pending action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the
Corporation in

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advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon
receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or officer to repay
such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled
to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article VIII.

Section 8.7 Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses.

   The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted
pursuant to this Article VIII shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights
to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be
entitled under any By-Law, agreement, contract, vote of stockholders or
disinterested directors or pursuant to the direction (howsoever embodied) of
any court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise, both as to action in his or
her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, it being the policy of the Corporation that indemnification of the
persons specified in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 shall be made to the fullest extent
permitted by law. The provisions of this Article VIII shall not be deemed to
preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in Sections 8.1
or 8.2 but whom the Corporation has the power or obligation to indemnify under
the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or
otherwise.

Section 8.8 Insurance.

   The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person
who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director
of officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or
arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would
have the power or the obligation to indemnify him or her against such liability
under the provisions of this Article VIII.

Section 8.9 Certain Definitions.

   For purposes of this Article VIII, references to "the Corporation" shall
include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation
(including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or
merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and
authority to indemnify its directors or officers, so that any person who is or
was a director or officer of such constituent corporation, or is or was a
director or officer of such constituent corporation serving at the request of
such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan
or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of
this Article VIII with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he
or she would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate
existence had continued. For purposes of this Article VIII, references to
"fines" shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an
employee benefit plan; and references to "serving at the request of the

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Corporation" shall include any service as a director or officer with respect to
an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who
acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable believed to be in the
interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan
shall be deemed to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of
the Corporation" as referred to in this Article VIII.

Section 8.10 Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses.

   The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted
pursuant to, this Article VIII shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized
or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer
and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of
such a person.

Section 8.11 Limitation on Indemnification.

   Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article VIII to the contrary,
except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification (which shall be
governed by Section 8.5 hereof)- the Corporation shall not be obligated to
indemnify any director or officer in connection with a proceeding (or part
thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was
authorized or consented to by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 8.12 Indemnification of Employees and Agents.

   The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board
of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of
expenses to employees and agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred
in this Article VIII to directors and officers of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                  AMENDMENTS

Section 9.1 Amendments.

   These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, or
new By-Laws may be adopted by the stockholders or by the Board of Directors,
provided, however, that notice of such alteration, amendment, repeal or
adoption of new By-Laws be contained in the notice of such meeting of
stockholders or Board of Directors as the case may be. All such amendments must
be approved by either the holders of a majority of the outstanding capital
stock entitled to vote thereon or by a majority of the entire Board of
Directors then in office.

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Section 9.2 Entire Board of Directors.

   As used in this Article IX and in these By-Laws generally, the term "entire
Board of Directors" means the total number of directors which the Corporation
would have if there were no vacancies.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.29

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                               WIZARD CO., INC.

                                   ARTICLE I
                                     NAME

   Section 1.01. The name of the corporation is Wizard Co., Inc. (hereinafter
referred to as the "Corporation").

                                  ARTICLE II
                    REGISTERED OFFICE AND REGISTERED AGENT

   Section 2.01. The address of the Corporation's registered office in the
State of Delaware is 1209 Orange Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of
New Castle. The name of the Corporation's registered agent at such address is
The Corporation Trust Company.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                    PURPOSE

   Section 3.01. The nature or purpose of the business to be conducted or
promoted is:

   (a) to own, monitor and license the use of trademarks and servicemarks, and
to own, operate and license the use of computer software, and to do any other
act or acts, thing or things, necessary or incidental to or growing out of or
connected with the aforesaid: and

   (b) to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be
organized under the General Corporation Law the State of Delaware including but
not limited to those set in Section 3.01(a) of this Article III.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                     STOCK

   Section 4.01. The Corporation shall he authorized to issue only one
(1) class of stock, to wit: Common Stock. The total number of shares of Common
Stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is One Thousand
(1,000), all of which are without par value.

                                   ARTICLE V
                               BOOKS AND RECORDS

   Section 5.01. The books and records of the Corporation shall be kept at the
principal place of business of the Corporation, whether or not in the State of
Delaware, or at such other place or places, whether or not in the State of
Delaware, as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                 INCORPORATOR

   Section 6.01. Name and Address. The name and mailing address of the
incorporator is as follows:



                     NAME                 MAILING ADDRESS
                     ----          -----------------------------
                Joanna S. Capps         2300 M Street, N.W.
                                      Washington, DC 20.0-37

                                  ARTICLE VII
                        AUTHORITY OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   Section 7.01. In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred
by statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to:

   (a) make, adopt, alter, amend or repeal the By-laws of the Corporation, and

   (b) adopt from time to time By-law provisions with respect to
   indemnification of directors, officers, employees, agents and other persons
   as it shall deem expedient and in the best interests of the Corporation and
   to the extent permitted by law.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                            ELECTIONS OF DIRECTORS

   Section 8.01. Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the
By-laws of the Corporation shall so provide.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                          COMPROMISE AND ARRANGEMENT

   Section 9.01. Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between this
Corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between this
Corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable
jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary
way of this Corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the
application of any receiver or receivers appointed for this Corporation under
the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the
application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers
appointed for this Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8
of the Delaware Code order a meeting of the creditors or class of creditors,
and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this Corporation, as the
case may be, to be summoned in such manner as the said court directs. If a
majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or
class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders of this
Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to
any reorganization of this Corporation as consequence of such compromise or
arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization
shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application has been made,
be binding on all the creditors or class of creditors, and/or on all the
stockholders, or class of stockholders, of this Corporation, as the case may
be, and also on this Corporation.

                                   ARTICLE X
                            LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS

   Section 10.01. No director of the Corporation shall have any personal
liability to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for
breach of his or her fiduciary duty as a director; provided however, that this
provision shall not eliminate or limit the liability of a director (i) for any
breach of his or her duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders,
(ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve intentional
misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174 of the
General Corporation Law of Delaware or (iv) for any transaction from which the
director derived an improper personal benefit.



   I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator herein before named, for the
purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the General Corporation Law of the
State of Delaware, do make this certificate, hereby declaring and certifying
that this is my act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and
accordingly have hereunto set my hand this 14th day of July, 1986.

                                                  /s/ Joanna S. Capps
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Joanna S. Capps, Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.30

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                               WIZARD CO., INC.
                           (a Delaware Corporation)

                                   ARTICLE I
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of the stockholders shall be held at such
place, within or without the State of Delaware, as may be fixed from time to
time by the Board of Directors or as shall be designated in the notice or
waiver of notice of the meeting.

   2. Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election
of directors and for the transaction of such other business as may properly
come before the meeting shall be held on the third Tuesday in November in each
year, at such hour as may be named in the notice of the meeting.

   3. Special Meetings. A special meeting of the stockholders for any purpose
or purposes may be called at any time by the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or the Secretary by order of the Board of Directors, or by the holder
or holders of record of at least 25 percent of the stock of the Corporation
entitled to vote at the meeting.

   4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of each meeting of the stockholders, whether
annual or special, shall be given (unless that notice shall be waived or unless
the meeting is to be dispensed with in accordance with the provisions of
Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) not less
than ten nor more than sixty days before the day on which the meeting is to be
held to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting by
delivering a written or printed notice thereof to him personally or by mail.
Every notice shall state the place, date and hour of the meeting and/ except in
the case of a special meeting, need not state the purposes. Notice of any
adjourned meeting of the stockholders shall not be required if the time and
place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment was taken.



   5. Organization. At every meeting of stockholders, the Chief Executive
Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the President or a
Vice President shall act as Chairman, and the Secretary, or, in the absence of
the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, shall act as secretary.

   6. Quorum. Except as otherwise provided by law, holders of 25 percent of the
issued and outstanding stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at each
meeting of stockholders, present either in person or by proxy, shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. If there be no quorum, the holders of
a majority of such shares present either in person or by proxy may adjourn the
meeting from time to time until a quorum shall have been obtained.

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   7. Voting. At each meeting of the stockholders, each holder of stock
entitled to vote thereat shall be entitled to one vote in person or by proxy
for each share of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote so registered in
his name on the books of the Corporation.

   8. Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any annual or special meeting of stockholders of the
Corporation may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a
vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be
signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum
number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a
meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
Prompt notice shall be given to all stockholders of the taking of any corporate
action pursuant to the provisions of this section unless that action has been
consented to in writing by the holders of all of the stock that would have been
entitled to vote upon that action if a meeting were held.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                   DIRECTORS

   1. General Powers. The property, affairs, and business of the Corporation
shall be managed by the Board of Directors.

   2. Number, Qualification and Term of Office. The number of directors shall
be not less than three and not more than nine, the exact number within such
limits to be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors by resolution.
Directors need not be stockholders. The directors shall be elected annually in
the manner provided in these by-laws, and each director shall hold office until
the annual meeting held next after his election and until his successor shall
have been elected and shall qualify, or until his death or until he shall
resign. If the number of directors be increased, the additional directors may
be elected by a majority of the directors in office at time of the increase or
if not so elected prior to the next annual meeting of stockholders, they shall
be elected by the stockholders at such annual meeting.

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   3. Election of Directors. At each meeting of the stockholders for the
election of directors, at which a quorum is present, the persons receiving the
greatest number of votes shall be the directors.

   4. Place of Meeting, etc. The Board of Directors may hold its meetings and
have one or more offices at such place or places within or outside the State of
Delaware, as the Board may from time to time determine, or, in the case of
meetings, as shall be specified or fixed in the respective notices or waivers
of notice thereof.

   5. First Meeting. The Board of Directors shall meet for the purpose of
organization, the election of officers and the transaction of other business,
as soon as practicable after each annual election of directors at the same
place at which regular meetings of the Board are held and notice of such
meeting need not be given; each meeting, however, may be held at any other time
or place which shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided for
special meetings of the Board of Directors or in a consent and waiver of notice
thereof signed by all of the directors.

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   6. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held at such places and at such times as the Board shall from time to time by
resolution determine and no notice thereof shall be necessary.

   7. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be
held whenever called by the Chief Executive Officer or the President or by any
two of the directors. Unless waived, notice of each such meeting shall be
mailed to each director, addressed to him at his residence or usual place of
business, at least two days before the day on which the meeting is to be held,
or shall be directed to him at such place by telegraph, or be delivered
personally not later than the day before the day on which the meeting is to be
held. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in
the United States mail so addressed, with postage prepaid. If notice is given
by telegram, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when the telegram is
delivered to the telegraph company. Every such notice shall state the time and
place of the meeting but need not state the purpose thereof.

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   8. Organization. At each meeting of the Board of Directors, the Chief
Executive Officer, or in the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President or a director chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall
act as Chairman. The Secretary, or, in the absence of the Secretary, an
Assistant Secretary, or, in the absence of both the Secretary and Assistant
Secretaries, any person appointed by the Chairman shall act as secretary of the
meeting.

   9. Quorum and Manner of Acting. One-third of the total number of directors
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting, and
the act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which a quorum
is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

   10. Resignation. Any director of the Corporation may resign at any time by
mailing or delivering, or transmitting by telegraph, written notice to the
Chief Executive Officer, the President or to the Secretary of the Corporation.
The resignation of any director shall take effect from the time of its receipt
by the Corporation, unless some time be fixed in the resignation, and then from
that time.

   11. Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by the death,
resignation, removal, disqualification, an increase in the number of directors,
or for any other cause, may be filled by the majority vote of the remaining
directors, through less than a quorum, then in office, at the next regular or
any special meeting called for the purpose, or by the stockholders of the
Corporation at the next annual meeting or any special meeting called for the
purpose, and each director so elected shall, except as otherwise provided
herein or in the Certificate of Incorporation or by statute, hold office for a
term to expire at the next annual election of directors and until his successor
shall be duly elected and qualified, or until his death or until he shall
resign or be removed.

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   12. Removal. A director may be removed, either with or without cause, by the
affirmative vote of a majority of the voting stock of the Corporation then
outstanding, but such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract
rights, if any, of the person so removed.

   13. Fees. The directors for their services as such shall receive such
compensation as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine.

   14. Consent of board of Directors in Lieu of Meeting. Any action required or
permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors may be taken
without a meeting if all the members of the Board consent thereto in writing
and such written consent is filed with the minutes of the Board.

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   15. Committees of the Board. The Board may, by resolution passed by a
majority of the whole Board, designate one or more committees, each committee
to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation. The Board may
designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may
replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In
the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or
members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another
member of the Board to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or
disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent provided in the
resolution of the Board shall have and may exercise all the powers and
authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the
Corporation, and may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all
papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or
authority in reference to amending the Certificate of Incorporation, adopting
an agreement of merger or consolidation, recommending to the stockholders the
sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all of the Corporation's
property and assets, recommending to the stockholders a dissolution of the
Corporation or a revocation of a dissolution, or amending the By-laws of the
Corporation; and, unless the resolution designating it expressly so provides,
no such committee shall have the power or authority to declare a dividend or to
authorize the issuance of stock.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   OFFICERS

   1. Number. The officers of the Corporation shall be a Chief Executive
Officer, a President, one or more Vice Presidents, any of whom may be
designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President, a Secretary, and
a Treasurer, and such other officers as may be appointed in accordance with the
provisions of Section 3 of this Article.

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   2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by
the Board of Directors at the meeting held after the annual meeting of
stockholders. Each elected officer shall hold office until his successor shall
have been duly elected and qualified in his stead, or until his death or until
he shall have resigned or shall have been removed in the manner hereinafter
provided.

   3. Other Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or
the President may from time to time appoint such other officers as it or he may
deem necessary and may also appoint such agents and employees of the
Corporation as may be deemed proper. Such officers, agents and employees shall
hold office for such period, have such authority, and perform such duties as in
these by-laws provided or as the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer or the President may from time to time prescribe. The Board of
Directors may from time to time authorize any officer to appoint and remove
agents and employees and to prescribe the powers and duties thereof.

   4. Removal. Any officer, agent or employee elected or appointed may be
removed, either with or without cause, by the Board of Directors, or, except in
case of any officer elected by the Board of Directors, by the Chief Executive
Officer, the President or any officer upon whom the power of removal may be
conferred by the Board of Directors, but such removal shall be without
prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed.

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   5. Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving notice to the
Board of Directors. Any such resignation shall take effect from the time of its
receipt by the Corporation or at any later time specified therein and, unless
otherwise specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be
necessary to make it effective.

   6. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation,
removal, disqualification or any other cause shall be filled for the unexpired
portion of the term in the manner prescribed in these by-laws for regular
election or appointment to such office.

   7. Chief Executive Officer. The Chief Executive Officer who shall be a
director, shall have general supervision of the policies of the Corporation,
subject to the Board of Directors. He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds,
mortgages, notes and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized
by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as within the
ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation. The Chief Executive Officer
shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of Directors.

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   8. The President. The President shall be the chief operating officer of the
Corporation, and subject to the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive
Officer, shall have general supervision of the operations of the Corporation.
He may execute all contracts, deeds, bonds, mortgages, notes and other
documents on behalf of the Corporation as authorized by the Board of Directors
or which are generally authorized as within the ordinary scope of the business
of the Corporation. In the absence of the Chief Executive Officer, the
President shall preside at all meetings of shareholders and the Board of
Directors.

   9. Vice Presidents. Each Vice President shall perform such duties and have
such powers as may from time to time be-assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer or by the President. One or more Vice
Presidents may be designated Executive Vice President or Senior Vice President
as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Vice Presidents shall have
authority to sign contracts and other documents on behalf of the Corporation as
authorized by the Board of Directors or which are generally authorized as
within the ordinary scope of the business of the Corporation.

   10. The Secretary. The Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the
office of Secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned
to him by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or the President.

   11. Assistant Secretaries. At the request of the Secretary, or in his
absence or disability, any Assistant Secretary shall have the power to perform
all the duties of the Secretary, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers
of, and be subject to all restrictions upon, the Secretary. The Assistant
Secretaries shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be
assigned to them by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by
the President.

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   12. The Treasurer. The Treasurer shall give such bond for the faithful
performance of his duties as the Board of Directors shall require. He shall, in
general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and
such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the Board of
Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   13. Assistant Treasurers. At the request of the Treasurer, or in his absence
or disability, any Assistant Treasurer shall have power to perform all the
duties of the Treasurer, and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and
be subject to all restrictions upon, the Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurers
shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to them by
the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, or by the President.

   14. Divisional Officers. The Board of Directors, the Chief Executive
Officer, or the President may appoint one or more divisional directors for the
general supervision and management of the affairs of the division of the
Corporation over which he is appointed. The director of each division shall
have such authority with respect to the business and affairs of the division as
may be granted from time to time by the Board of Directors and, with respect to
the affairs of such division and in the regular course of business of such
division, may sign contracts and other documents in the name of the division,
provided, however, that in no case shall the director of one division have
authority to bind any other division of the Corporation or to bind the
Corporation, except as to the normal and usual business and affairs of the
division of which he is director.

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   15. Salaries. The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation of the Chief
Executive Officer and the President and shall fix, or authorize a committee
appointed by the Board to fix, the compensation of any and all other officers.
No officer shall be prevented from receiving any such salary by reason of the
fact that he is also a director of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DRAFTS, BANK ACCOUNTS, ETC.

   1. Contracts, etc. The Board of Directors may authorize any officer or
officers or agent or agents of the Corporation to enter into any contract or
execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and behalf of the
Corporation, and such authority may be general or confined to specific
instances, and, unless so authorized by the Board of Directors or by these
by-laws, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to
bind the Corporation by any contracts or engagement or to pledge its credit or
to render it liable pecuniarily for any purpose or to any amount.

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   2. Loans. No loan shall be contracted on behalf of the Corporation, and no
negotiable paper shall be issued in its name, unless authorized by the Board of
Directors.

   3. General and Special Bank Accounts. The Board of Directors may from time
to time authorize the opening and keeping, with such banks, trust companies or
other depositories as it may designate, of general and special bank accounts,
and may make such special rules and regulations with respect thereto as it may
deem expedient.

                                   ARTICLE V
                            LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
                                      AND
                                INDEMNIFICATION

   1. Limitation of Liability. No person shall be liable to the Corporation for
any loss or damage suffered by it on account of any action taken or omitted to
be taken by him as a director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation in
good faith, if such person (a) exercised or used the same degree of care and
skill as a prudent man would have exercised or used under the circumstances in
the conduct of his own affairs, or (b) took or omitted to take such action in
reliance upon advice of counsel for the Corporation or upon statements made or
information furnished by officers or employees of the Corporation which he had
reasonable grounds to believe. The standards of care set forth in this section
shall not be in derogation of any standard of care set forth in the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

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   2. Indemnification. The Corporation shall indemnify others as set forth in
the following paragraphs.

   (a) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action,
suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
(other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by reason of the
fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer or employee or agent of another corporation, partnership,
joint venture, trust or other enterprise, against expenses (including
attorney's fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and
reasonably incurred by him with such action, suit or proceeding if he acted in
good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to
the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action
or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The
termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement,
conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of
itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a
manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceedings, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.

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   (b) The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is
threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action or
suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor
by reason of the fact that he is or was a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or other enterprise against expenses (including attorneys' fees)
actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or
settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interest of the
Corporation and except that no indemnification shall be made in respect to any
claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be
liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the
Corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the
court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application
that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the
circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court
shall deem proper.

   (c) To-the extent that a director, officer, employee or agent of the
Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any
action, suit or proceeding referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b), or in defense
of any claim, issue or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses
(including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him in
connection therewith.

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   (d) Any indemnification under paragraphs (a) and (b) (unless ordered by a
court) shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case
upon a determination that indemnification of the director, officer, employee or
agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard
of conduct set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b). Such determination shall be
made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of
directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceedings, or (2) if
such a quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of
disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written
opinion, or (3) by the stockholders.

   (e) Expenses incurred in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or
proceeding may be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition
of such action, suit or proceeding as authorized by the Board of Directors in
the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the
director, officer, employee or agent to repay such amount unless it shall
ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the
Corporation as authorized in this Article.

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   3. Non-Exclusive Provision. The indemnification provided by this Article
shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any by-law, agreement/ vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his
official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director,
officer, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs,
executors and administrators of such a person.

   4. Insurance. The Corporation shall have power to purchase and maintain
insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee
or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out
of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to
indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                 MISCELLANEOUS

   1. Seal. The Board of Directors shall provide a corporate seal, which shall
be in the form of a circle and shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
Corporation, the year of its incorporation and the words "Corporate Seal,
Delaware". Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be
impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced.

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   2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first
day of March in each year.

   3. Voting Securities Owned by the Corporation. Powers of attorney, proxies,
waivers of notice or meeting, consents and other instruments relating to
securities owned by the Corporation may be executed in the name of and on
behalf of the Corporation by the President or any Vice President and any such
officer may, in the name of and on behalf of the Corporation, take all such
action as any such officer may deem advisable to vote in person or by proxy at
any meeting of security holders of any corporation in which the Corporation may
own securities and at any such meeting shall possess and may exercise any and
all rights and powers incident to the ownership of such securities and which,
as the owner thereof, the Corporation might have exercised and possessed if
present. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, from time to time confer
like powers upon any other person or persons.

   4. Waiver of Notice. Whenever any notice whatsoever is required to be given
under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware,
of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation, or of these by-laws, a
waiver, thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said
notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent thereto. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose
of, any regular or special meeting of the stockholders, directors, or member of
a committee of directors need be specified in any written waiver of notice.
Attendance of a person at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such
meeting, except when the person attends a meeting for the express purpose of
objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business
because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

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   5. Books and Records. The Corporation shall keep correct and complete books
and records of account and shall keep minutes of the proceedings of the
stockholders, the Board and any committee of the Board at its offices located
at 900 Old Country Road, Garden City, New York.

   6. Amendments. All by-laws of the Corporation shall be subject to alteration
or repeal, and new by-laws not inconsistent with any provisions of the
Certificate of Incorporation or any provision of law may be made, either by the
affirmative vote of the holders of record or a majority of the outstanding
stock of the Corporation entitled to vote in respect thereof, given at an
annual meeting or at any special meeting, at which notice of the proposed
amendment has been stated in the notice of the meeting, or by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.
By-Laws made or altered by the Board of Directors shall be subject to
alteration or repeal by the stockholders or by the Board.

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   7. Headings. Article and section headings used in these by-laws are for
convenience only and do not define, limit or otherwise affect the meaning of
any section.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.31

                               STATE OF DELAWARE
                           CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT

   1. Name of Limited Liability Company: Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

   2. The Certificate of Formation of the limited liability company is hereby
amended as follows: The name of the limited liability company is ARACS LLC.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Certificate of the
7th day of December, A.D. 2005.

                                       By:   /s/ Richard S. Meisner
                                             ---------------------------------
                                             Authorized Person(s)

                                       Name: Richard S. Meisner, Vice President
                                             and Secretary



             Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Formation
                                      Of
                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

   It is hereby certified that:

   1. The name of the limited liability company (hereinafter called the
"limited liability company") is

                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

   2. The certificate of formation of the limited liability company is hereby
amended by striking out the statement relating to the limited liability
company's registered agent and registered office and by substituting in lieu
thereof the following statement:

          "The address of the registered office and name and address of the
          registered agent of the limited liability company required to be
          maintained by Section 18-104 of the Delaware Limited Company Act are
          Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400,
          Wilmington, Delaware 19808."

Executed on June 24, 2002

                                                  /s/ Lynn Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Lynn Feldman, Authorized
                                                  Person



                          CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION Of
                          AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC

   1. The name of the limited liability company is Avis Rent A Car System, LLC.

   2. The address of in registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209
Orange Street, in the city of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of
registered agent at such address is the Corporation Trust Company.

   3. The Certificate of Formation shall become effective on October 15, 2001.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of
Formation of this 15th day of October 2001.

                                                  /s/ Leigh Elixson
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Leigh Elixson, Authorized
                                                  Person


                                                                   Exhibit 3.32

   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT dated as of October 15, 2001,
(this "Agreement"), of Avis Rent A Car System, LLC (the "Company"), by Avis
Rent A Car System, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as member of the Company (the
"Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Member desires to form the Company under the Delaware Limited Liability
Company Act (as amended from lime to time, the "Act").

   Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein. the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I
                                  Definitions

   SECTION 1.1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used by not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Act.

                                  ARTICLE II
                              General Provisions

   SECTION 2.1. Formation. The Member hereby forms the Company pursuant to the
Act. A Certificate of Formation described in Section 18.201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed with the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   SECTION 2.2. Company Name. The name for the Company "Avis Rent A Car System.
LLC" or such other name or names as may be selected by the Member from time to
time, and its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations
and changes as the Member deems necessary to comply with requirements of the
jurisdictions in which the Company's operations are conducted.



   SECTION 2.3. Registered Office: Registered Agent. The Company shall maintain
a registered office in the State of Delaware at, and the name and address of
the Company's registered agent in the State of Delaware is, The Corporation
Trust Company, 1209 Orange Street. Wilmington, Delaware 19801.

   SECTION 2.4. Place of Business. The business address of the Company shall be
determined by the Board (as defined below). The Company may from time to lime
have such other place or places of business within or without the State of
Delaware as the Board may deem advisable.

   SECTION 2.5. Purpose: Nature of Business Permitted: Powers. The Company is
formed for the purpose of engaging in any lawful act or activity for which
limited liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall
possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by
any other law or by this Agreement, together with any powers and privileges
incidental thereto, insofar as such powers and privileges are necessary or
convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business purpose or
activities of the Company.

   SECTION 2.6. Business Transactions of a Member with the Company. In
accordance with Section 18-107 of the Act. a member may lend money to. borrow
money from, act as surety, guarantor or endorser for, guarantee or assume one
or more specific obligations of. provide collateral for, and transact other
business with, the Company and. subject to applicable law, shall have the same
rights and obligations with respect to any such matter as a person who is not a
Member.

   SECTION 2.7. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Company (the "Fiscal Year")
for financial statement and federal income tax purposes shall be determined by
the Board.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                    Member

   SECTION 3.1. Member. The Member of the Company shall consist of the Member
set forth on Scheduled A hereto. Schedule A shall be amended from time to time
to reflect the admission of any Member or the removal, expulsion, retirement or
death of any Member, the receipt by the Company of notice of any change of name
of a Member and any additional capital contributions. Subject to the
limitations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement, each Member shall
have all the rights, powers and obligations which may be possessed by a member
of a limited liability company under the Act.

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   SECTION 3.2 Classes. The Membership interests of the Company shall consist
of one class of common Membership interests ("Common Interests"). Except as
specifically provided herein, all Common Interests shall be identical with each
other in every respect.

   SECTION 3.3. Voting. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this
Agreement, all Members shall vote as a single class and no Member shall have
the right to vote as a separate class. The Member shall only be entitled to
vote upon those matters requiring approval of the Member pursuant to this
Agreement, the Act or as otherwise submitted to the Member for their
consideration by the Board. Each Member shall be entitled to vote in proportion
to its respective Common Interests in the Company set forth on Schedule A
hereto (the "Common Interest Percentage") at the time such action is taken.

   SECTION 3.4. Liability of Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of
the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely
the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and no Member shall be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a Member.

   SECTION 3.5. Company Property. No real or other property of the Company
shall be deemed to be owned by any Member individually, but shall be owned by
and title shall be vested solely in the Company. The interests of the Member in
the Company shall constitute personal property.

   SECTION 3.6. Actions by the Member: Meetings: Quorum.

   (a) The Member may vote, approve a matter or take any action by the vote of
the Member at a meeting, in person or by proxy, or without a meeting by written
consent. Meetings of the Member may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Member may be taken without a meeting if such number of Members
holding at least the Common Interest Percentage required to approve such action
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the Act consent thereto in writing,
and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of the proceedings of
the Member.

   (b) For any meeting of Members, the presence in person or by proxy of
Members owning at least fifty and one-tenth percent (50.1%) of the outstanding
Common Interests at the time of the action taken (a "Majority") constitutes a
quorum for the transaction of business.

   (c) The affirmative vote of a Majority of Members constitutes approval of
any action.

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                                  ARTICLE IV
                                  Management

   SECTION 4.1. Management of the Company.

   (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder to the
Member for decision, the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed
by a Board of Managers (the "Board"), which shall be responsible for policy
setting and approval of the overall direction of the Company. The Board shall
consist of a minimum of two (2) individuals (the "Managers") each of whom shall
be designated by the Member from time to time. Each Manager shall serve a one
(1) year term and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

   (b) Managers may be removed from office only upon the approval of the Member
with or without cause. Any vacancy occurring on the Board due to resignation,
removal, death or disability shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to
fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in
office.

   SECTION 4.2. Meetings of the Board.

   (a) The Board shall meet annually and at such other times as may be
necessary for the Company's business on at least one (1) days' prior written
notice of the time and place of such meeting given by any Manager. A majority
of the Managers elected and serving shall constitute a quorum for the
transactions of business by the Board.

   (b) All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a
majority of the Managers. A Manager who is present at a meeting of the Board
when action is taken shall be deemed to have assented to the action taken
unless: (i) the Manager objects at the beginning of the meeting, or promptly
upon his or her arrival, to holding the meeting or transacting business
thereat, (ii) the Manager's dissent or abstention from the action taken is
entered in the minutes of the meeting; or (iii) the Manager delivers written
notice of his or her dissent or abstention to the presiding officer of the
meeting before its adjournment or to the Secretary of the Company immediately
after adjournment of the meeting. The right of dissent or abstention shall not
be available to a Manager who votes in favor of the action taken.

   (c) Notice of any Board meeting may be waived by any Manager before or after
such meeting.

   (d) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if the Member of the Board
consents thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board.

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   SECTION 4.3. Officers. The Board shall have the authority and power to
appoint and terminate with or without cause officers of the Company and such
officers shall have such powers and duties as may be delegated to them by the
Board.

   SECTION 4.4. Tax Matters Partner. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. is hereby
designated as the Company's "Tax Matters Partner" under Section 6231 (a) (7) of
the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and shall have all the powers and
responsibilities of such position as provided in the Code. The Tax Matters
Partner is specifically directed and authorized to take whatever steps are
necessary or desirable to perfect such designation, including filing any forms
or documents with the Internal Revenue Service and taking such other action as
may from time to time be required under the Regulations issued under the Code.

   SECTION 4.5. Reliance by Third Parties Persons dealing with the Company are
entitled to rely conclusively upon the power and authority of the Board herein
set forth and the power and authority delegated to any officer of the Company
by the Board.

   SECTION 4.6. Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the
Company will be responsible for all expenses, including, without limitation:

   (a) all expenses related to the business of the Company and all routine
administrative expenses of the Company, including the maintenance of books and
records of the Company, the preparation and dispatch to the Member of checks,
financial reports, tax returns and notices required pursuant to this Agreement
or in connection with the holding of any meetings of the Member;

   (b) all expenses incurred in connection with any indebtedness or guarantees
of the Company or any proposed or definitive credit facility or other credit
arrangement;

   (c) all expenses incurred in connection with any litigation or arbitration
involving the Company (including the cost of any investigation and preparation)
and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith;

   (d) all expenses for indemnity or contribution payable by the Company to any
person;

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   (e) all expense incurred in connection with the collection of amounts due to
the Company from any person; and

   (f) all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of amendments
to this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE V
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   SECTION 5.1. Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall
consist of one class of Common Interests.

   SECTION 5.2. Capital Contributions.

   (a) Each Member shall contribute, as an initial capital contribution
("Initial Capital Contribution") to the Company, the following:

   Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.                         100%

   (b) In exchange for the Initial Capital Contribution, Avis Rent A Car
System, Inc. shall receive Common Interests in the Company in the proportion to
the Common Interest Percentage set forth opposite the name of such Member on
Schedule A hereto.

   SECTION 5.3. Additional Contributions. No Member shall be obligated to make
any additional capital contribution to the Company. Members shall be permitted
to make additional capital contributions with the approval of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                         Allocations and Distributions

   SECTION 6.1. Allocation of Profits and Losses. For financial accounting, the
Company's net profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For tax purposes, the
Company's net profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in
accordance with the manner in which profit or loss is determined for Federal
income tax purposes. In each year, profits and losses shall be allocated to the
Member in proportion to each Member's Common Interest Percentage as set forth
on Schedule A hereto.

   SECTION 6.2. No Right to Distributions. No member shall have the right to
demand distributions of any amount of its capital contributions, except as
expressly provided in this Article 6.

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   SECTION 6.3. Ordinary Distributions. Subject to the provisions of
Section 6.4 upon the approval of a majority of the Board, the Company may make
distributions (in amounts to be determined by the Board) to Members in
proportion to their respective Common Interest Percentages.

   SECTION 6.4. Restrictions on Distributions. The foregoing provisions of this
Article 6 to the contrary notwithstanding, no distribution shall be made if
such distribution would violate any contract or agreement to which the Company
is then a party or any law, rule, regulation, order or directive of any
governmental authority then applicable to the Company.

   SECTION 6.5. Withholding. The Company is authorized to withhold from
distributions to a Member, or with respect to allocations to a Member, and to
pay over to a Federal, state or local government, any amounts required to be
withheld pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any
provisions of any other Federal, state or local law. Any amounts so withheld
shall be treated as having been distributed to such Member pursuant to this
Article 6 for all purposes of this Agreement, and shall be offset against the
current or next amounts otherwise distributable to such Member.

                                  ARTICLE VII
                               Books and Records

   SECTION 7.1. Books and Records: Accounting. The Company shall keep or cause
to be kept at the office of the Company (or at such other place as the Board
shall determine in its discretion) full and accurate books and records
regarding the status of the business and financial condition of the Company.

   SECTION 7.2. Company Tax Returns. The Company shall cause to be prepared and
timely filed all tax returns required to be filed for the Company. The Tax
Matters Partner may, in its discretion, make or refrain from making any
Federal, state or local income or other tax elections for the Company that it
deems necessary or advisable.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                    Duration and Termination of the Company

   SECTION 8.1. Term. The existence of the Company shall commence on the date
of the filing of the Certificate of Formation in the office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in accordance with the Act and shall have a
perpetual life unless one of the following events shall occur (an "Event of
Termination"):

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   (a) a determination by a Majority of the Member to terminate the Company; or

   (b) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under Section 18-802 of
the Act.

   No other event, including the retirement, withdrawal, insolvency,
liquidation, dissolution, insanity, resignation, expulsion, bankruptcy, death,
incapacity or adjudication of incompetency of a Member, shall cause the
existence of the Company to terminate.

   SECTION 8.2. Liquidation.

   (a) In the event that an Event of Termination shall occur, then the Company
shall be liquidated and its affairs shall be wound up. All proceeds from such
liquidation shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 18-804 of the Act, and all interests in the Company shall be canceled.
Distributions to the Member shall be made in accordance with each Member's
Common Interest Percentage.

   (b) In the event of the dissolution of the Company, prior to any liquidation
a proper accounting shall be made to the Member from the date of the last
previous accounting to the date of dissolution.

   (c) In the event the Board determines that a portion of the Company's assets
are best distributed in kind to the Member, then such assets shall be so
distributed in kind to the Member in undivided shares therein as tenants in
common in accordance with each Member's Common Interest Percentage.

   (d) Upon the completion of the distribution of the Company's assets, the
Company shall be terminated and the Member shall cause the Company to execute
and file a Certificate of Cancellation in accordance with Section 18-203 of the
Act.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                    Reports

   SECTION 9.1. Form K-1. After the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall
cause to be prepared and transmitted, as promptly as possible, and in any event
within 90 days of the close of the fiscal year, a federal income tax Form K-l
and any required similar state income tax form for each Member.

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                                   ARTICLE X
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   SECTION 10.1. Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Agreement, whether express or implied, or obligation or duty at law or in
equity, none of any Manager, any Member, or any officers, directors,
stockholders, partners, employees, representatives or agents of either of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company or
any of its affiliates (individually, a "Covered Person" and collectively, the
"Covered Persons") shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any
act or omission (in relation to the Company, this Agreement, any related
document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted in
good faith by a Covered Person and in the reasonable belief that such act or
omission is in or is not contrary to the best interests of the Company and is
within the scope of authority granted to such Covered Person by this Agreement,
provided that such act or omission does not constitute fraud, willful
misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

   SECTION 10.2. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the
Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against
any and all Losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands actions,
suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in
which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be involved, as a
party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs of the Company
or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its property, business or
affairs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Covered Person shall not be entitled
to indemnification under this Section 10.2 with respect to any claim, issue or
matter in which such Covered Person is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to have engaged in fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith or gross
negligence.

   SECTION 10.3. Advancement of Expenses. The Company may pay for in advance or
reimburse the reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred by a Covered Person in such proceeding referred to in Section 10.2 in
advance of the final disposition of such proceeding, or, where appropriate, may
assume the defense of any such Covered Person at the Company's expense upon the
receipt by the Company of an undertaking by such Covered Person to repay any
amounts so advanced if such Covered Person is ultimately determined not to be
entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 10.2 hereof.

   SECTION 10.4. Indemnification Not Exclusive. The indemnification and
advancement of expenses provided for in this Article X shall not exclude, limit
or preclude any other rights to which any such Covered Person seeking
indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the Act, any
agreement or contract, any other applicable law or otherwise, and shall
continue as to a Covered Person who has ceased to serve as a manager, officer,
employee, agent, partner, trustee, or in any other indemnified capacity, and
shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators of any such
Covered Person.

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   SECTION 10.5 Insurance. The Company may purchase and maintain insurance on
behalf of any Covered Person against any liability asserted against or incurred
by such Covered Person in any capacity or arising out of his or her status as
such, whether or not the Company has the obligation or power to indemnify such
Covered Person against such liability pursuant to the provisions of this
Article X, the Act, or otherwise.

   SECTION 10.6. Continuation of Indemnity. The provisions of this Article X
shall continue to apply to any proceeding specified in Section 10.2 made or
commenced against any Covered Person who has ceased to be a Covered Person
entitled to Indemnification hereunder and shall insure to the benefit of the
estate, heirs and personal representatives of such Covered Person.

                                  ARTICLE XI
                                 Miscellaneous

   SECTION 11.1. Transfers of Common Interests. The Member shall be entitled to
transfer its Common Interest in the Company, and the assignee of such Common
Interest shall be entitled to exercise all rights and privileges of a Member of
the Company, including, without limitation, the right to participate in the
management of the Company, upon the occurrence of each of the following:

   (i) a majority of the Members (other than the Member assigning its Common
   Interest) consents to the admission of such assignee as a Member of the
   Company; and

   (ii) the Board receives written instruments whereby such assignee consents
   to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

   SECTION 11.2. Amendment to the Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in
this Agreement, this Agreement may be amended by. and only by, a written
instrument executed by the Member.

   SECTION 11.3. Successors: Counterparts. This Agreement (a) shall be binding
as to the legal successors, assigns, nominees and representatives of the Member
and (b) may be executed in several counterparts with the same effect as if the
parties executing the several counterparts had all executed one counterpart.

   SECTION 11.4. Governing Law: Severability. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without
giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof. In particular,
this Agreement shall be construed to the maximum extent possible to comply with
all the terms and conditions of the Act. If it shall be determined by a court
of competent jurisdiction that any provisions or wording of this Agreement
shall be invalid or unenforceable under the Act or other applicable law. such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not invalidate the entire Agreement. In
that case, this Agreement shall be construed so as to limit any term or
provision so as to make it enforceable or valid within the requirements of
applicable law, and, in the event such term or provisions cannot be so limited,
this Agreement shall be construed to omit such invalid or unenforceable terms
or provisions. If it shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
that any provision relating to the distributions and allocations of the Company
or to any expenses payable by the Company is invalid or unenforceable, this
Agreement shall be construed or interpreted so as (a) to make it enforceable or
valid and (b) to make the distributions and allocations as closely equivalent
to those set forth in this Agreement as is permissible under applicable law.

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   SECTION 11.5. Filings. Following the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Member shall promptly prepare any documents required to be filed
and recorded under the Act, and the Member shall promptly cause each such
document to be filed and recorded in accordance with the Act and, to the extent
required by local law, to be filed and recorded or notice thereof to be
published in the appropriate place in each jurisdiction in which the Company
may hereafter establish a place of business. The Member shall also promptly
cause to be filed, recorded and published such statements of fictitious
business name and any other notices, certificates, statements or other
instruments required by any provision of any applicable law of the United
Slates or any state or other jurisdiction which governs the conduct of its
business from time to time.

   SECTION 11.6. Headings. Section and other headings contained in this
Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not intended to describe,
interpret, define or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or any
provision hereof.

   SECTION 11.7. Additional Documents. The Member agrees to perform all further
acts and execute, acknowledge and deliver any documents that may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.

   SECTION 11.8. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to the
Member shall be in writing (including telecopier or similar writing) and shall
be given to such member (and any other person designated by such Member) at its
address or telecopier number set forth in a schedule filed with the records of
the Company or such other address or telecopier number as such Member may
hereafter specify for the purpose by notice. Each such notice, request or other
communication shall be effective (a) if given by telecopier, when transmitted
to the number specified pursuant to this Section and the appropriate
confirmation is received, (b) if given by the mails with first class postage
prepaid, addressed as aforesaid, or (c) if given by any other means, when
delivered at the address specified pursuant to this Section.

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   SECTION 11.9. Waiver of Partition. The Member hereby irrevocably waives any
and all rights that such Member may have to maintain any action for partition
of any of the Company's property.

   SECTION 11.10. Interpretation. Wherever from the context it appears
appropriate, each term stated in either the singular or the plural shall
include the singular and the plural, and pronouns stated in either the
masculine, the feminine, or the neuter gender shall include the masculine,
feminine and neuter.

                           {SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS}

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.

                                                  Avis Rent A Car System, LLC

                                                  /s/ Karen Sclafani
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Karen Sclafani
                                                  Senior Vice President and
                                                  Assistant Secretary

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                                  Schedule A
                          Avis Rent A Car System. LLC

                                                               Common Interest
  Member                                                         Percentage
  ------                                                       ---------------
  Avis Rent A Car System. Inc                                        100%

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.33

             Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Formation
                                      Of
                             AVIS OPERATIONS, LLC

   It is hereby certified that:

1. The name of the limited liability company (hereinafter called the "limited
   liability company") is

                             AVIS OPERATIONS, LLC

2. The certificate of formation of the limited liability company is hereby
   amended by striking out the statement relating to the limited liability
   company's registered agent and registered office and by substituting in lieu
   thereof the following new statement:

      "The address of the registered office and the name and the address of the
   registered agent of the limited liability company required to be maintained
   by Section 18-104 of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act are
   Corporation Service Company, 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington,
   Delaware 19808."

Executed on June 24, 2002

                                                 /s/ Lynn Feldman
                                                 -------------------------------
                                                 Lynn Feldman, Authorized Person



                           CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
                                      OF
                             AVIS OPERATIONS, LLC

1. The name of the limited liability company is Avis Operations, LLC.

2. The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is 1209 Orange
   Street, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of its
   registered agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

3. The Certificate of Formation shall become effective on November 16, 2001.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Formation
of this 16th day of November 2001.

                                             /s/ Leigh Elixson
                                             ----------------------------------
                                             Leigh Elixson, Authorized Person


                                                                   Exhibit 3.34

   LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OPERATING AGREEMENT dated as of November 19, 2001,
(this "Agreement"), of Avis Operations, LLC (the "Company"), by Avis Rent A Car
System., a Delaware corporation, as member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Member desires to form the Company under the Delaware Limited Liability
Company Act (as amended from time to time, the "Act").

   Accordingly, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I
                                  Definitions

   SECTION 1.1. Definitions. Capitalized terms used by not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings assigned to them in the Act.

                                  ARTICLE II
                              General Provisions

   SECTION 2.1. Formation. The Member hereby forms the Company pursuant to the
Act. A Certificate of Formation described in Section 18.201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed with the Secretary of State of the
State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   SECTION 2.2. Company Name. The name for the Company "Avis Operations, LLC"
or such other name or names as may be selected by the Member from time to time,
and its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and
changes as the Member deems necessary to comply with requirements of the
jurisdictions in which the Company's operations are conducted.

   SECTION 2.3. Registered Office; Registered Agent. The Company shall maintain
a registered office in the State of Delaware at, and the name and address of
the Company's registered agent in the State of Delaware is, The Corporation
Trust Company, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801.



   SECTION 2.4. Place of Business. The business address of the Company shall be
determined by the Board (as defined below). The Company may from time to time
have such other place or places of business within or without the State of
Delaware as the Board may deem advisable.

   SECTION 2.5. Purpose: Nature of Business Permitted; Powers. The Company is
formed for the purpose of engaging in any lawful act or activity for which
limited liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall
possess and may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by
any other law or by this Agreement, together with any powers and privileges
incidental thereto, insofar as such powers and privileges are necessary or
convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business purpose or
activities of the Company.

   SECTION 2.6. Business Transactions of a Member with the Company. In
accordance with Section 18-107 of the Act, a member may lend money to, borrow
money from, act as surety, guarantor or endorser for, guarantee or assume one
or more specific obligations of, provide collateral for, and transact other
business with, the Company and, subject to applicable law, shall have the same
rights and obligations with respect to any such matter as a person who is not a
Member.

   SECTION 2.7. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Company (the "Fiscal Year")
for financial statement and federal income tax purposes shall be determined by
the Board.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                    Member

   SECTION 3.1. Member. The Member of the Company shall consist of the Member
set forth on Scheduled A hereto. Schedule A shall be amended from time to time
to reflect the admission of any Member or the removal, expulsion, retirement or
death of any Member, the receipt by the Company of notice of any change of name
of a Member and any additional capital contributions. Subject to the
limitations and restrictions set forth in this Agreement, each Member shall
have all the rights, powers and obligations which may be possessed by a member
of a limited liability company under the Act.

   SECTION 3.2 Classes. The Membership interests of the Company shall consist
of one class of common Membership interests ("Common Interests"). Except as
specifically provided herein, all Common Interests shall be identical with each
other in every respect.

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   SECTION 3.3. Voting. Except as expressly provided otherwise in this
Agreement, all Members shall vote as a single class and no Member shall have
the right to vote as a separate class. The Member shall only be entitled to
vote upon those matters requiring approval of the Member pursuant to this
Agreement, the Act or as otherwise submitted to the Member for their
consideration by the Board. Each Member shall be entitled to vote in proportion
to its respective Common Interests in the Company set forth on Schedule A
hereto (the "Common Interest Percentage") at the time such action is taken.

   SECTION 3.4. Liability of Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of
the Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely
the debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and no Member shall be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a Member.

   SECTION 3.5. Company Property. No real or other property of the Company
shall be deemed to be owned by any Member individually, but shall be owned by
and title shall be vested solely in the Company. The interests of the Member in
the Company shall constitute personal property.

   SECTION 3.6. Actions by the Member; Meetings; Quorum.

   (a) The Member may vote, approve a matter or take any action by the vote of
the Member at a meeting, in person or by proxy, or without a meeting by written
consent. Meetings of the Member may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Member may be taken without a meeting if such number of Members
holding at least the Common Interest Percentage required to approve such action
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the Act consent thereto in writing,
and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of the proceedings of
the Member.

   (b) For any meeting of Members, the presence in person or by proxy of
Members owning at least fifty and one-tenth percent (50.1%) of the outstanding
Common Interests at the time of the action taken (a "Majority") constitutes a
quorum for the transaction of business.

   (c) The affirmative vote of a Majority of Members constitutes approval of
any action.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                  Management

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   SECTION 4.1. Management of the Company.

   (a) Subject to such matters which are expressly reserved hereunder to the
Member for decision, the business and affairs of the Company shall be managed
by a Board of Managers (the "Board"), which shall be responsible for policy
setting and approval of the overall direction of the Company. The Board shall
consist of a minimum of two (2) individuals (the "Managers") each of whom shall
be designated by the Member from time to time. Each Manager shall serve a one
(1) year term and until his or her successor is duly elected and qualified.

   (b) Managers may be removed from office only upon the approval of the Member
with or without cause. Any vacancy occurring on the Board due to resignation,
removal, death or disability shall be filled by the Member. A Manager chosen to
fill a vacancy shall serve the unexpired term of his or her predecessor in
office.

   SECTION 4.2. Meetings of the Board.

   (a) The Board shall meet annually and at such other times as may be
necessary for the Company's business on at least one (1) days' prior written
notice of the time and place of such meeting given by any Manager. A majority
of the Managers elected and serving shall constitute a quorum for the
transactions of business by the Board.

   (b) All actions of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a
majority of the Managers. A Manager who is present at a meeting of the Board
when action is taken shall be deemed to have assented to the action taken
unless: (i) the Manager objects at the beginning of the meeting, or promptly
upon his or her arrival, to holding the meeting or transacting business
thereat, (ii) the Manager's dissent or abstention from the action taken is
entered in the minutes of the meeting; or (iii) the Manager delivers written
notice of his or her dissent or abstention to the presiding officer of the
meeting before its adjournment or to the Secretary of the Company immediately
after adjournment of the meeting. The right of dissent or abstention shall not
be available to a Manager who votes in favor of the action taken.

   (c) Notice of any Board meeting may be waived by any Manager before or after
such meeting.

   (d) Meetings of the Board may be conducted in person or by conference
telephone facilities. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any
meeting of the Board may be taken without a meeting if the Member of the Board
consents thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board.

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   SECTION 4.3. Officers. The Board shall have the authority and power to
appoint and terminate with or without cause officers of the Company and such
officers shall have such powers and duties as may be delegated to them by the
Board.

   SECTION 4.4. Tax Matters Partner. Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. is hereby
designated as the Company's "Tax Matters Partner" under Section 6231 (a) (7) of
the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code") and shall have all the powers and
responsibilities of such position as provided in the Code. The Tax Matters
Partner is specifically directed and authorized to take whatever steps are
necessary or desirable to perfect such designation, including filing any forms
or documents with the Internal Revenue Service and taking such other action as
may from time to time be required under the Regulations issued under the Code.

   SECTION 4.5. Reliance by Third Parties. Persons dealing with the Company are
entitled to rely conclusively upon the power and authority of the Board herein
set forth and the power and authority delegated to any officer of the Company
by the Board.

   SECTION 4.6. Expenses. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the
Company will be responsible for all expenses, including, without limitation:

   (a) all expenses related to the business of the Company and all routine
administrative expenses of the Company, including the maintenance of books and
records of the Company, the preparation and dispatch to the Member of checks,
financial reports, tax returns and notices required pursuant to this Agreement
or in connection with the holding of any meetings of the Member;

   (b) all expenses incurred in connection with any indebtedness or guarantees
of the Company or any proposed or definitive credit facility or other credit
arrangement;

   (c) all expenses incurred in connection with any litigation or arbitration
involving the Company (including the cost of any investigation and preparation)
and the amount of any judgment or settlement paid in connection therewith;

   (d) all expenses for indemnity or contribution payable by the Company to any
person;

   (e) all expense incurred in connection with the collection of amounts due to
the Company from any person; and

   (f) all expenses incurred in connection with the preparation of amendments
to this Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE V
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

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   SECTION 5.1. Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall
consist of one class of Common Interests.

   SECTION 5.2. Capital Contributions.

   (a) Each Member shall contribute, as an initial capital contribution
("Initial Capital Contribution") to the Company, the following:

     Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.                                     100%

   (b) In exchange for the Initial Capital Contribution, Avis Rent A Car
System, Inc. shall receive Common Interests in the Company in the proportion to
the Common Interest Percentage set forth opposite the name of such Member on
Schedule A hereto.

   SECTION 5.3. Additional Contributions. No Member shall be obligated to make
any additional capital contribution to the Company. Members shall be permitted
to make additional capital contributions with the approval of the Board.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                         Allocations and Distributions

   SECTION 6.1. Allocation of Profits and Losses. For financial accounting, the
Company's net profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For tax purposes, the
Company's net profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in
accordance with the manner in which profit or loss is determined for Federal
income tax purposes. In each year, profits and losses shall be allocated to the
Member in proportion to each Member's Common Interest Percentage as set forth
on Schedule A hereto.

   SECTION 6.2. No Right to Distributions. No member shall have the right to
demand distributions of any amount of its capital contributions, except as
expressly provided in this Article 6.

   SECTION 6.3. Ordinary Distributions. Subject to the provisions of
Section 6.4 upon the approval of a majority of the Board, the Company may make
distributions (in amounts to be determined by the Board) to Members in
proportion to their respective Common Interest Percentages.

   SECTION 6.4. Restrictions on Distributions. The foregoing provisions of this
Article 6 to the contrary notwithstanding, no distribution shall be made if
such distribution would violate any contract or agreement to which the Company
is then a party or any law, rule, regulation, order or directive of any
governmental authority then applicable to the Company.

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   SECTION 6.5. Withholding. The Company is authorized to withhold from
distributions to a Member, or with respect to allocations to a Member, and to
pay over to a Federal, state or local government, any amounts required to be
withheld pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any
provisions of any other Federal, state or local law. Any amounts so withheld
shall be treated as having been distributed to such Member pursuant to this
Article 6 for all purposes of this Agreement, and shall be offset against the
current or next amounts otherwise distributable to such Member.

                                  ARTICLE VII
                               Books and Records

   SECTION 7.1. Books and Records: Accounting. The Company shall keep or cause
to be kept at the office of the Company (or at such other place as the Board
shall determine in its discretion) full and accurate books and records
regarding the status of the business and financial condition of the Company.

   SECTION 7.2. Company Tax Returns. The Company shall cause to be prepared and
timely filed all tax returns required to be filed for the Company. The Tax
Matters Partner may, in its discretion, make or refrain from making any
Federal, state or local income or other tax elections for the Company that it
deems necessary or advisable.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                    Duration and Termination of the Company

   SECTION 8.1. Term. The existence of the Company shall commence on the date
of the filing of the Certificate of Formation in the office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in accordance with the Act and shall have a
perpetual life unless one of the following events shall occur (an "Event of
Termination"):

   (a) a determination by a Majority of the Member to terminate the Company; or

   (b) the entry of a decree of judicial dissolution under Section 18-802 of
the Act.

   No other event, including the retirement withdrawal, insolvency,
liquidation, dissolution, insanity, resignation, expulsion, bankruptcy, death,
incapacity or adjudication of incompetency of a Member, shall cause the
existence of the Company to terminate.

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   SECTION 8.2. Liquidation.

   (a) In the event that an Event of Termination shall occur, then the Company
shall be liquidated and its affairs shall be wound up. All proceeds from such
liquidation shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 18-804 of the Act, and all interests in the Company shall be canceled.
Distributions to the Member shall be made in accordance with each Member's
Common Interest Percentage.

   (b) In the event of the dissolution of the Company, prior to any liquidation
a proper accounting shall be made to the Member from the date of the last
previous accounting to the date of dissolution.

   (c) In the event the Board determines that a portion of the Company's assets
are best distributed in kind to the Member, then such assets shall be so
distributed in kind to the Member in undivided shares therein as tenants in
common in accordance with each Member's Common Interest Percentage.

   (d) Upon the completion of the distribution of the Company's assets, the
Company shall be terminated and the Member shall cause the Company to execute
and file a Certificate of Cancellation in accordance with Section 18-203 of the
Act.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                    Reports

   SECTION 9.1. Form K-1. After the end of each fiscal year, the Board shall
cause to be prepared and transmitted, as promptly as possible, and in any event
within 90 days of the close of the fiscal year, a federal income tax Form K-1
and any required similar state income tax form for each Member.

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                                   ARTICLE X
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   SECTION 10.1. Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this
Agreement, whether express or implied, or obligation or duty at law or in
equity, none of any Manager, any Member, or any officers, directors,
stockholders, partners, employees, representatives or agents of either of the
foregoing, nor any officer, employee, representative or agent of the Company or
any of its affiliates (individually, a "Covered Person" and collectively, the
"Covered Persons") shall be liable to the Company or any other person for any
act or omission (in relation to the Company, this Agreement, any related
document or any transaction contemplated hereby or thereby) taken or omitted in
good faith by a Covered Person and in the reasonable belief that such act or
omission is in or is not contrary to the best interests of the Company and is
within the scope of authority granted to such Covered Person by this Agreement,
provided that such act or omission does not constitute fraud, willful
misconduct, bad faith or gross negligence.

   SECTION 10.2. Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the
Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against
any and all Losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands actions,
suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in
which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be involved, as a
party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs of the Company
or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its property, business or
affairs. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Covered Person shall not be entitled
to indemnification under this Section 10.2 with respect to any claim, issue or
matter in which such Covered Person is found by a court of competent
jurisdiction to have engaged in fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith or gross
negligence.

   SECTION 10.3. Advancement of Expenses. The Company may pay for in advance or
reimburse the reasonable expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees,
incurred by a Covered Person in such proceeding referred to in Section 10.2 in
advance of the final disposition of such proceeding, or, where appropriate, may
assume the defense of any such Covered Person at the Company's expense upon the
receipt by the Company of an undertaking by such Covered Person to repay any
amounts so advanced if such Covered Person is ultimately determined not to be
entitled to indemnification pursuant to Section 10.2 hereof.

   SECTION 10.4. Indemnification Not Exclusive. The indemnification and
advancement of expenses provided for in this Article X shall not exclude, limit
or preclude any other rights to which any such Covered Person seeking
indemnification or advancement of expenses may be entitled under the Act, any
agreement or contract, any other applicable law or otherwise, and shall
continue as to a Covered Person who has ceased to serve as a manager, officer,
employee, agent, partner, trustee, or in any other indemnified capacity, and
shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators of any such
Covered Person.

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   SECTION 10.5 Insurance. The Company may purchase and maintain insurance on
behalf of any Covered Person against any liability asserted against or incurred
by such Covered Person in any capacity or arising out of his or her status as
such, whether or not the Company has the obligation or power to indemnify such
Covered Person against such liability pursuant to the provisions of this
Article X, the Act, or otherwise.

   SECTION 10.6. Continuation of Indemnity. The provisions of this Article X
shall continue to apply to any proceeding specified in Section 10.2 made or
commenced against any Covered Person who has ceased to be a Covered Person
entitled to Indemnification hereunder and shall insure to the benefit of the
estate, heirs and personal representatives of such Covered Person.

                                  ARTICLE XI
                                 Miscellaneous

   SECTION 11.1. Transfers of Common Interests. The Member shall be entitled to
transfer its Common Interest in the Company, and the assignee of such Common
Interest shall be entitled to exercise all rights and privileges of a Member of
the Company, including, without limitation, the right to participate in the
management of the Company, upon the occurrence of each of the following:

   (i) a majority of the Members (other than the Member assigning its Common
   Interest) consents to the admission of such assignee as a Member of the
   Company; and

   (ii) the Board receives written instruments whereby such assignee consents
   to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

   SECTION 11.2. Amendment to the Agreement. Except as otherwise provided in
this Agreement, this Agreement may be amended by, and only by, a written
instrument executed by the Member.

   SECTION 11.3. Successors; Counterparts. This Agreement (a) shall be binding
as to the legal successors, assigns, nominees and representatives of the Member
and (b) may be executed in several counterparts with the same effect as if the
parties executing the several counterparts had all executed one counterpart.

   SECTION 11.4. Governing Law; Severability. This Agreement shall be governed
by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without
giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof. In particular,
this Agreement shall be construed to the maximum extent possible to comply with
all the terms and conditions of the Act. If it shall be determined by a court
of competent jurisdiction that any provisions or wording of this Agreement
shall be invalid or unenforceable under the Act or other applicable law, such
invalidity or unenforceability shall not invalidate the entire Agreement. In
that case, this Agreement shall be construed so as to limit any term or
provision so as to make it enforceable or valid within the requirements of
applicable law, and, in the event such term or provisions cannot be so limited,
this Agreement shall be construed to omit such invalid or unenforceable terms
or provisions. If it shall be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction
that any provision relating to the distributions and allocations of the Company
or to any expenses payable by the Company is invalid or unenforceable, this
Agreement shall be construed or interpreted so as (a) to make it enforceable or
valid and (b) to make the distributions and allocations as closely equivalent
to those set forth in this Agreement as is permissible under applicable law.

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   SECTION 11.5. Filings. Following the execution and delivery of this
Agreement, the Member shall promptly prepare any documents required to be filed
and recorded under the Act, and the Member shall promptly cause each such
document to be filed and recorded in accordance with the Act and, to the extent
required by local law, to be filed and recorded or notice thereof to be
published in the appropriate place in each jurisdiction in which the Company
may hereafter establish a place of business. The Member shall also promptly
cause to be filed, recorded and published such statements of fictitious
business name and any other notices, certificates, statements or other
instruments required by any provision of any applicable law of the United
States or any state or other jurisdiction which governs the conduct of its
business from time to time.

   SECTION 11.6. Headings. Section and other headings contained in this
Agreement are for reference purposes only and are not intended to describe,
interpret, define or limit the scope or intent of this Agreement or any
provision hereof.

   SECTION 11.7. Additional Documents. The Member agrees to perform all further
acts and execute, acknowledge and deliver any documents that may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.

   SECTION 11.8. Notices. All notices, requests and other communications to the
Member shall be in writing (including telecopier or similar writing) and shall
be given to such member (and any other person designated by such Member) at its
address or telecopier number set forth in a schedule filed with the records of
the Company or such other address or telecopier number as such Member may
hereafter specify for the purpose by notice. Each such notice, request or other
communication shall be effective (a) if given by telecopier, when transmitted
to the number specified pursuant to this Section and the appropriate
confirmation is received, (b) if given by the mails with first class postage
prepaid, addressed as aforesaid, or (c) if given by any other means, when
delivered at the address specified pursuant to this Section.

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   SECTION 11.9. Waiver of Partition. The Member hereby irrevocably waives any
and all rights that such Member may have to maintain any action for partition
of any of the Company's property.

   SECTION 11.10. Interpretation. Wherever from the context it appears
appropriate, each term stated in either the singular or the plural shall
include the singular and the plural, and pronouns stated in either the
masculine, the feminine, or the neuter gender shall include the masculine,
feminine and neuter.

                           {SIGNATURE PAGE FOLLOWS}

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have duly executed this Agreement as of
the date first above written.
                                                  /s/ Avis Operations, LLC
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Richard Meisner
                                                  Vice President and Assistant
                                                  Secretary

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                                  Schedule A
                             Avis Operations, LLC
Member                                               Common Interest Percentage
- ------                                               --------------------------
Avis Rent A Car System, Inc.                                    100%

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.35

                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                                  BGI LEASING

   FIRST: The name of the corporation (which is hereinafter referred to as the
"Corporation") is BGI Leasing, Inc.

   SECOND: The address of the Corporation's registered office in the State of
Delaware is The Corporation Trust Center, 1209 Orange Street in the City of
Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of the Corporation's registered
agent at such address is The Corporation Trust Company.

   THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of Delaware.

   FOURTH: The total number of shares of all classes of capital stock which the
Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 1,000 shares of common stock
with a par value of $.01 per share.

   FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator are Robert P.
Mitchell, Sidley Austin Brown & Wood, Bank One Plaza, 10 South Dearborn Street,
Chicago, Illinois 60603.

   SIXTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by
statute, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to make, alter or
repeal the By-laws of the Corporation subject to any specific limitation on
such power contained in any By-laws adopted by the stockholders. Elections of
directors need not be by written ballot unless the By-laws of the Corporation
so provide.

   SEVENTH: The directors of the Corporation shall be entitled to the full
benefits of all limitations on the liability of directors generally that are
now or hereafter become available under the General Corporation Law of
Delaware. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, no director of the
Corporation shall be liable to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary
damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability:
(i) for any breach of the director's duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its
stockholders, (ii) for any acts or omissions not in good faith or which involve
intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii) under Section 174
of the General Corporation Law of Delaware or (iv) for any transaction from
which the director derived an improper personal benefit. Any repeal or
modification of this Article SEVENTH shall be prospective only, and shall not
affect, to the detriment of any director, any limitation on the personal
liability of a director of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal
or modification.

   EIGHTH: Each person who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation,
and each person who serves or served at the request of the Corporation as a
director or officer of another enterprise, shall be indemnified by the
Corporation in accordance with, and to the fullest extent authorized by the
General Corporation Law of Delaware as it may be in effect from time to time.

   NINETH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon the
stockholders herein are granted subject to this reservation.



   THE UNDERSIGNED, being the incorporator named above, has executed this
Certificate on June 28, 2002

                                                  /s/ Robert P. Mitchell
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Robert P. Mitchell
                                                  Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.36

                               BGI LEASING, INC.
                                     *****
                                    BY-LAWS
                                     *****

                                   ARTICLE I
                                    OFFICES

   Section 1. The registered office shall be in the City of Wilmington, County
of New Castle, State of Delaware.

   Section 2. The corporation may also have offices at such other places both
within and without the State of Delaware as the board of directors may from
time to time determine or the business of the corporation may require.

                                  ARTICLE II
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

   Section 1. All meetings of the stockholders for the election of directors
shall be held in the City of Lisle, State of Illinois, at such place as may be
fixed from time to time by the board of directors, or at such other place
either within or without the State of Delaware as shall be designated from time
to time by the board of directors and stated in the notice of the meeting.
Meetings of stockholders for any other purpose may be held at such time and
place, within or without the State of Delaware, as shall be stated in the
notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver of notice thereof.

   Section 2. Annual meetings of stockholders, commencing with the year 2003
shall be held on the Fifteenth day of May, if not a legal holiday, and if a
legal holiday, then on the next secular day following, at 09:00 A.M., or at
such other date and time as shall be designated from time to time by the board
of directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, at which they shall elect
by a plurality vote a board of directors, and transact such other business as
may properly be brought before the meeting.

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   Section 3. Written notice of the annual meeting stating the place, date and
hour of the meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at such
meeting not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the date of the meeting.

   Section 4. The officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the corporation
shall prepare and make, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders,
a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged
in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each stockholder and the
number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be
open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the
meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days
prior to the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to
be held, which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if
not so specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall
also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during the whole
time thereof, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.

   Section 5. Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or
purposes, unless otherwise prescribed by statute or by the certificate of
incorporation, may be called by the president and shall be called by the
president or secretary at the request in writing of a majority of the board of
directors, or at the request in writing of stockholders owning a majority in
amount of the entire capital stock of the corporation issued and outstanding
and entitled to vote. Such request shall state the purpose or purposes of the
proposed meeting.

   Section 6. Written notice of a special meeting stating the place, date and
hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is
called, shall be given not less than 10 nor more than 60 days before the date
of the meeting, to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting.

   Section 7. Business transacted at any special meeting of stockholders shall
be limited to the purposes stated in the notice.

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   Section 8. The holders of a majority of the stock issued and outstanding and
entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall
constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of
business except as otherwise provided by statute or by the certificate of
incorporation. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at
any meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat,
present in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the
meeting from time to time, without notice other than announcement at the
meeting, until a quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned
meeting at which a quorum shall be present or represented any business may be
transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting as originally
notified. If the adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the
adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of
the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to
vote at the meeting.

   Section 9. When a quorum is present at any meeting, the vote of the holders
of a majority of the stock having voting power present in person or represented
by proxy shall decide any question brought before such meeting, unless the
question is one upon which by express provision of the statutes or of the
certificate of incorporation, a different vote is required in which case such
express provision shall govern and control the decision of such question.

   Section 10. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation
each stockholder shall at every meeting of the stockholders be entitled to one
vote in person or by proxy for each share of the capital stock having voting
power held by such stockholder, but no proxy shall be voted on after three
years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a longer period.

   Section 11. Unless otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation,
any action required to be taken at any annual or special meeting of
stockholders of the corporation, or any action which may be taken at any annual
or special meeting of such stockholders, may be taken without a meeting,
without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth
the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having
not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize
or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon
were present and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action
without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to
those stockholders who have not consented in writing.

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                                  ARTICLE III
                                   DIRECTORS

   Section 1. The number of directors which shall constitute the whole board
shall be not less than 3 nor more than 7. The first board shall consist of 3
directors. Thereafter, within the limits above specified, the number of
directors shall be determined by resolution of the board of directors or by the
stockholders at the annual meeting. The directors shall be elected at the
annual meeting of the stockholders, except as provided in Section 2 of this
Article, and each director elected shall hold office until his successor is
elected and qualified. Directors need not be stockholders.

   Section 2. Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any
increase in the authorized number of directors may be filled by a majority of
the directors then in office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining
director, and the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual
election and until their successors are duly elected and shall qualify, unless
sooner displaced. If there are no directors in office, then an election of
directors may be held in the manner provided by statute. If, at the time of
filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in
office shall constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted
immediately prior to any such increase), the Court of Chancery may, upon
application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten percent of
the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote
for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such
vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by
the directors then in office.

   Section 3. The business of the corporation shall be managed by or under the
direction of its board of directors which may exercise all such powers of the
corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by
the certificate of incorporation or by these by-laws directed or required to be
exercised or done by the stockholders.

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                      MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

   Section 4. The board of directors of the corporation may hold meetings, both
regular and special, either within or without the State of Delaware.

   Section 5. The first meeting of each newly elected board of directors shall
be held at such time and place as shall be fixed by the vote of the
stockholders at the annual meeting and no notice of such meeting shall be
necessary to the newly elected directors in order legally to constitute the
meeting, provided a quorum shall be present. In the event of the failure of the
stockholders to fix the time or place of such first meeting of the newly
elected board of directors, or in the event such meeting is not held at the
time and place so fixed by the stockholders, the meeting may be held at such
time and place as shall be specified in a notice given as hereinafter provided
for special meetings of the board of directors, or as shall be specified in a
written waiver signed by all of the directors.

   Section 6. Regular meetings of the board of directors may be held without
notice at such time and at such place as shall from time to time be determined
by the board.

   Section 7. Special meetings of the board may be called by the president on
10 days' notice to each director, either personally or by mail or by facsimile
communication; special meetings shall be called by the president or secretary
in like manner and on like notice on the written request of two directors
unless the board consists of only one director; in which case special meetings
shall be called by the president or secretary in like manner and on like notice
on the written request of the sole director.

   Section 8. At all meetings of the board, a majority of directors shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the act of a majority
of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a quorum shall be the
act of the board of directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided
by statute or by the certificate of incorporation. If a quorum shall not be
present at any meeting of the board of directors the directors present thereat
may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than
announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

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   Section 9. Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation
or these by-laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting
of the board of directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a
meeting, if all members of the board or committee, as the case may be, consent
thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the minutes of
proceedings of the board or committee.

   Section 10. Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation
or these by-laws, members of the board of directors, or any committee
designated by the board of directors, may participate in a meeting of the board
of directors, or any committee, by means of conference telephone or similar
communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the
meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall
constitute presence in person at the meeting.

                            COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS

   Section 11. The board of directors may designate one or more committees,
each committee to consist of one or more of the directors of the corporation.
The board may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
the committee.

   Any such committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board of
directors, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the
board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the
corporation, and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all
papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or
authority in reference to the following matters: (i) approving or adopting, or
recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter expressly required by
the General Corporation Law of Delaware to be submitted to stockholders for
approval or (ii) adopting, amending or repealing any by-law of the corporation.
Such committee or committees shall have such name or names as may be determined
from time to time by resolution adopted by the board of directors.

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   Section 12. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and
report the same to the board of directors when required.

                           COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS

   Section 13. Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation
or these by-laws, the board of directors shall have the authority to fix the
compensation of directors. The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of
attendance at each meeting of the board of directors and may be paid a fixed
sum for attendance at each meeting of the board of directors or a stated salary
as director. No such payment shall preclude any director from serving the
corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members
of special or standing committees may be allowed like compensation for
attending committee meetings.

                             REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS

   Section 14. Unless otherwise restricted by the certificate of incorporation
or by law, any director or the entire board of directors may be removed, with
or without cause, by the holders of a majority of shares entitled to vote at an
election of directors.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                    NOTICES

   Section 1. Whenever, under the provisions of the statutes or of the
certificate of incorporation or of these by-laws, notice is required to be
given to any director or stockholder, it shall not be construed to mean
personal notice, but such notice may be given in writing, by mail, addressed to
such director or stockholder, at his address as it appears on the records of
the corporation, with postage thereon prepaid, and such notice shall be deemed
to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the United States
mail. Notice to directors may also be given by facsimile telecommunication.

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   Section 2. Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions
of the statutes or of the certificate of incorporation or of these by-laws, a
waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to said
notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed
equivalent thereto.

                                   ARTICLE V
                                   OFFICERS

   Section 1. The officers of the corporation shall be chosen by the board of
directors and shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary and a
treasurer. The board of directors may also choose additional vice-presidents,
and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers. Any number of
offices may be held by the same person, unless the certificate of incorporation
or these by-laws otherwise provide.

   Section 2. The board of directors at its first meeting after each annual
meeting of stockholders shall choose a president, one or more vice-presidents,
a secretary and a treasurer.

   Section 3. The board of directors may appoint such other officers and agents
as it shall deem necessary who shall hold their offices for such terms and
shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as shall be determined from
time to time by the board.

   Section 4. The salaries of all officers and agents of the corporation shall
be fixed by the board of directors.

   Section 5. The officers of the corporation shall hold office until their
successors are chosen and qualify. Any officer elected or appointed by the
board of directors may be removed at any time by the affirmative vote of a
majority of the board of directors. Any vacancy occurring in any office of the
corporation shall be filled by the board of directors.

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                                 THE PRESIDENT

   Section 6. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the
corporation, shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and the board of
directors, shall have general and active management of the business of the
corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the board of
directors are carried into effect.

   Section 7. He shall execute bonds, mortgages and other contracts requiring a
seal, under the seal of the corporation, except where required or permitted by
law to be otherwise signed and executed and except where the signing and
execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the board of directors to
some other officer or agent of the corporation.

                              THE VICE-PRESIDENTS

   Section 8. In the absence of the president or in the event of his inability
or refusal to act, the vice-president (or in the event there be more than one
vice-president, the vice-presidents in the order designated by the directors,
or in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election)
shall perform the duties of the president, and when so acting, shall have all
the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the president. The
vice-presidents shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as
the board of directors may from time to time prescribe.

                     THE SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY

   Section 9. The secretary shall attend all meetings of the board of directors
and all meetings of the stockholders and record all the proceedings of the
meetings of the corporation and of the board of directors in a book to be kept
for that purpose and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when
required. He shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the
stockholders and special meetings of the board of directors, and shall perform
such other duties as may be prescribed by the board of directors or president,
under whose supervision he shall be. He shall have custody of the corporate
seal of the corporation and he, or an assistant secretary, shall have authority
to affix the same to any instrument requiring it and when so affixed, it may be
attested by his signature or by the signature of such assistant secretary. The
board of directors may give general authority to any other officer to affix the
seal of the corporation and to attest the affixing by his signature.

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   Section 10. The assistant secretary, or if there be more than one, the
assistant secretaries in the order determined by the board of directors (or if
there be no such determination, then in the order of their election) shall, in
the absence of the secretary or in the event of his inability or refusal to
act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the secretary and shall
perform such other duties and have such other powers as the board of directors
may from time to time prescribe.

                    THE TREASURER AND ASSISTANT TREASURERS

   Section 11. The treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and
securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and
disbursements in books belonging to the corporation and shall deposit all
moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the
corporation in such depositories as may be designated by the board of directors.

   Section 12. He shall disburse the funds of the corporation as may be ordered
by the board of directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and
shall render to the president and the board of directors, at its regular
meetings, or when the board of directors so requires, an account of all his
transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the corporation.

   Section 13. If required by the board of directors, he shall give the
corporation a bond (which shall be renewed every six years) in such sum and
with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the board of directors
for the faithful performance of the duties of his office and for the
restoration to the corporation, in case of his death, resignation, retirement
or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers, money and other
property of whatever kind in his possession or under his control belonging to
the corporation.

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   Section 14. The assistant treasurer, or if there shall be more than one, the
assistant treasurers in the order determined by the board of directors (or if
there be no such determination, then in the order of their election) shall, in
the absence of the treasurer or in the event of his inability or refusal to
act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the treasurer and shall
perform such other duties and have such other powers as the board of directors
may from time to time prescribe.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                            CERTIFICATES FOR SHARES

   Section 1. The shares of the corporation shall be represented by a
certificate or shall be uncertificated. Certificates shall be signed by, or in
the name of the corporation by, the chairman or vice-chairman of the board of
directors, or the president or a vice-president, and by the treasurer or an
assistant treasurer, or the secretary or an assistant secretary of the
corporation.

   Section 2. Any of or all the signatures on a certificate may be facsimile.
In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose
facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be
such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it
may be issued by the corporation with the same effect as if he were such
officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

                               LOST CERTIFICATES

   Section 3. The board of directors may direct a new certificate or
certificates or uncertificated shares to be issued in place of any certificate
or certificates theretofore issued by the corporation alleged to have been
lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the
person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When
authorizing such issue of a new certificate or certificates or uncertificated
shares, the board of directors may, in its discretion and as a condition
precedent to the issuance thereof, require the owner of such lost, stolen or
destroyed certificate or certificates, or his legal representative, to
advertise the same in such manner as it shall require and/or to give the
corporation a bond in such sum as it may direct as indemnity against any claim
that may be made against the corporation with respect to the certificate
alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

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                               TRANSFER OF STOCK

   Section 4. Upon surrender to the corporation or the transfer agent of the
corporation of a certificate for shares duly endorsed or accompanied by proper
evidence of succession, assignation or authority to transfer, it shall be the
duty of the corporation to issue a new certificate to the person entitled
thereto, cancel the old certificate and record the transaction upon its books.
Upon receipt of proper transfer instructions from the registered owner of
uncertificated shares such uncertificated shares shall be cancelled and
issuance of new equivalent uncertificated shares or certificated shares shall
be made to the person entitled thereto and the transaction shall be recorded
upon the books of the corporation.

                              FIXING RECORD DATE

   Section 5. In order that the corporation may determine the stockholders
entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any
adjournment thereof, or to express consent to corporate action in writing
without a meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other
distribution or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in
respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock or for the purpose of
any other lawful action, the board of directors may fix, in advance. a record
date, which shall not be more than sixty nor less than ten days before the date
of such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. A
determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a
meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting:
provided, however, that the board of directors may fix a new record date for
the adjourned meeting.

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                            REGISTERED STOCKHOLDERS

   Section 6. The corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive
right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive
dividends, and to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and
assessments a person registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall
not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such
share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have
express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of
Delaware.

                                  ARTICLE VII
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS
                                   DIVIDENDS

   Section 1. Dividends upon the capital stock of the corporation, subject to
the provisions of the certificate of incorporation, if any, may be declared by
the board of directors at any regular or special meeting, pursuant to law.
Dividends may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the capital stock,
subject to the provisions of the certificate of incorporation.

   Section 2. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any
funds of the corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the
directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a
reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for
repairing or maintaining any property of the corporation, or for such other
purpose as the directors shall think conducive to the interest of the
corporation, and the directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the
manner in which it was created.

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                               ANNUAL STATEMENT

   Section 3. The board of directors shall present at each annual meeting, and
at any special meeting of the stockholders when called for by vote of the
stockholders, a full and clear statement of the business and condition of the
corporation.

                                    CHECKS

   Section 4. All checks or demands for money and notes of the corporation
shall be signed by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as
the board of directors may from time to time designate.

                                  FISCAL YEAR

   Section 5. The fiscal year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution
of the board of directors.

                                     SEAL

   Section 6. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the
corporation, the year of its organization and the words "Corporate Seal,
Delaware." The seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be
impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.

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                                INDEMNIFICATION

   Section 7. The corporation shall indemnify its officers, directors,
employees and agents to the extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of
Delaware.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                                  AMENDMENTS

   Section 1. These by-laws may be altered amended or repealed or new by-laws
may be adopted by the stockholders or by the board of directors, when such
power is conferred upon the board of directors by the certificate of
incorporation at any regular meeting of the stockholders or of the board of
directors or at any special meeting of the stockholders or of the board of
directors if notice of such alteration, amendment, repeal or adoption of new
by-laws be contained in the notice of such special meeting. If the power to
adopt, amend or repeal by-laws is conferred upon the board of directors by the
certificate of incorporation it shall not divest or limit the power of the
stockholders to adopt amend or repeal by-laws.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.37

                           Certificate of Amendment
                                      of
                         Certificate of Incorporation

   Cherokee Acquisition Corporation, a corporation organized and existing under
and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, (the
"Corporation") DOES HEREBY CERTIFY:

   FIRST: That the Board of Directors of the Corporation, by the unanimous
written consent of its members, filed with the minutes of the Board, adopted a
resolution proposing and declaring advisable an amendment to the Certificate of
Incorporation of the Corporation to change the name of the Corporation to
"Budget Rent A Car System, Inc."

   SECOND: That in lieu of a meeting and vote of the stockholder, the sole
stockholder has given its unanimous written consent to said amendment in
accordance with the provisions of Section 228 of the General Corporation Law of
the State of Delaware by adopting the following resolution:

   RESOLVED, that Article FIRST of the Certificate of Incorporation be amended
to read as follows;

   "FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Budget Rent A Car System, Inc."

   FURTHER, RESOLVED, that the foregoing name change shall be effective as of
November 22, 2002.

   THIRD: The aforesaid amendment was duly adopted in accordance with the
applicable provisions of Sections 242 and 228, of the General Law of the State
of Delaware.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Corporation has caused this certificate to be signed
by Lynn A. Feldman, its Vice President and Assistant Secretary, this 22nd day
of November, 2002.

                                        /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                        --------------------------------------
                                        Lynn A. Feldman
                                        Vice President and Assistant Secretary



                         CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
                                      OF
                       CHEROKEE ACQUISITION CORPORATION

       FIRST: The name of the Corporation is Cherokee Acquisition Corporation
(the "Corporation" ),

       SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the
State of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, in the City of
Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at that
address is Corporation Service Company.

       THIRD: The purpose of the Corporation is to engage in any lawful act or
activity for which a corporation may be organized under the General Corporation
Law of the State of Delaware as set forth in Tide 8 of the Delaware Code (the
"GCL").

       FOURTH: The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation shall
have authority to issue is 100 shares of Common Stock, each having a par value
of $.01.

       FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the Sole Incorporator is as
follows:

                                                        Deborah M. Reusch
                                                          P.O. Box 636
                                                      Wilmington, DE 19899

       SIXTH: The following provisions are inserted for the management of the
business and the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation, and for further
definition, limitation and regulation of the powers of the Corporation and of
its directors and stockholders:

(1)The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the
   direction of the Board of Directors.

(2)The directors shill have concurrent power with the stockholders to make,
   alter, amend, change, add to or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation.

(3)The number of directors of the Corporation shall be as from time to time
   fixed by, or in the manner provided in, the By-Laws of the Corporation.
   Election of directors need not be by written ballot unless the. By-Laws so
   provide.



(4)No director shall be personally liable to the Corporation or any of its
   stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a
   director, except for liability (i) for any breach of the director's duty of
   loyalty to the Corporation or its stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions
   not in good faith or which involve intentional misconduct or a knowing
   violation of law, (iii) pursuant to Section 174 of the GCL or (iv) for any
   transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.
   Any repeal or modification of this Article SIXTH by the stockholders of the
   Corporation shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director
   of the Corporation existing at the time of such repeal or modification with
   respect to acts or omissions occurring prior to such repeal or modification.

(5)In addition to the powers and authority hereinbefore or by statute expressly
   conferred upon them, the directors are hereby empowered to exercise all such
   powers and do all such acts and things as may be exercised or done by the
   Corporation, subject, nevertheless, to the provisions of the GCL, this
   Certificate of Incorporation, and any By-Laws adopted by the stockholders;
   provided, however, that no By-Laws hereafter adopted by the stockholders
   shall invalidate any prior act of the directors which would have been valid
   if such By-Laws had not been adopted.

   SEVENTH: Meeting of stockholders may be held within or without the State of
Delaware, as the By-Laws may provide. The books of the Corporation may be kept
(subject to any provision contained in the GCL) outside the State of Delaware
at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of
Directors or in the By-Laws of the Corporation.

   EIGHTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal
any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation, in the manner now
or hereafter prescribed by statute, and all rights conferred upon stockholders
herein are granted subject to this reservation.

       I, THE UNDERSIGNED, being the Sole Incorporator hereinbefore named, for
the purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the GCL, do make this
Certificate, hereby declaring and certifying that this is my act and deed and
the facts herein stated are true, and accordingly have hereunto set my hand
this 26th day of July, 2002.

                                                  /s/ Deborah M. Reusch
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Deborah M. Reusch
                                                  Sole Incorporator


                                                                   Exhibit 3.38

                                    BY-LAWS
                                      OF
                       CHEROKEE ACQUISITION CORPORATION
                    (hereinafter called the "Corporation")

                                   ARTICLE I
                                    OFFICES

Section 1.1 Registered Office.

   The registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware shall be
in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle, State of Delaware.

Section 1.2 Other Offices.

   The Corporation may also have offices at such other places both within and
without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time
determine.

                                  ARTICLE II
                           MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS

Section 2.1 Place of meetings.

   Meetings of the stockholders for the election of directors or for any other
purpose shall be held at such time and place, either within or without the
State of Delaware as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of
Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting or in a duly executed waiver
of notice thereof.

Section 2.2 Annual Meetings.

   The Annual Meetings of Stockholders shall be held on such date and at such
time as shall be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors and
stated in the notice of the meeting, at which meetings the stockholders shall
elect by a plurality vote a Board of Directors, and transact such other
business as may properly be brought before the meeting. Written notice of the
Annual Meeting stating the place, date and hour of the meeting shall be given
to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting not less than ten nor more
than sixty days before the date of the meeting.



Section 2.3 Special Meetings.

   Unless otherwise prescribed by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation,
Special Meetings of Stockholders, for any purpose or purposes, may be called by
either (i) the Chairman, if there be one, or (ii) the President, (iii) any Vice
President, if there be one, (iv) the Secretary or (v) any Assistant Secretary,
if there be one, and shall be called by any such officer at the request in
writing of a majority of the Board of Directors or at the request in writing of
stockholders owning a majority of the capital stock of the Corporation issued
and outstanding and entitled to vote. Such request shall state the purpose or
purposes of the proposed meeting. Written notice of a Special Meeting stating
the place, date and hour of the meeting and the purpose or purposes for which
the meeting is called shall be given not less than ten nor more than sixty days
before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such
meeting.

Section 2.4 Quorum.

   Except as otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation,
the holders of a majority of the capital stock issued and outstanding and
entitled to vote thereat, present in person or represented by proxy, shall
constitute a quorum at all meetings of the stockholders for the transaction of
business. If, however, such quorum shall not be present or represented at any
meeting of the stockholders, the stockholders entitled to vote thereat, present
in person or represented by proxy, shall have power to adjourn the meeting from
time to time, without notice other than announcement at the meeting, until a
quorum shall be present or represented. At such adjourned meeting at which a
quorum shall be present or represented, any business may be transacted which
might have been transacted at the meeting as originally noticed. If the
adjournment is for more than thirty days, or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned
meeting shall be given to each stockholder entitled to vote at the meeting.

Section 2.5 Voting.

   Unless otherwise required by law the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, any question brought before any meeting of stockholders shall be
decided by the vote of the holders of a majority of the stock represented and
entitled to vote thereat. Each stockholder represented at a meeting of
stockholders shall be entitled to cast one vote for each share of the capital
stock entitled to vote thereat held by such stockholder. Such votes may be cast
in person or by proxy but no proxy shall be voted on or acted upon or after
three years from its date, unless such proxy provides for a longer period. The
Board of Directors, in its discretion, or the officer of the Corporation
presiding at a meeting of stockholders, in his or her discretion, may require
that any votes cast at such meeting shall be cast by written ballot.

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Section 2.6 Consent of Stockholders in Lieu of Meeting.

   Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action
required or permitted to be taken at any Annual or Special Meeting of
Stockholders of the Corporation, may be taken without a meeting, without prior
notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so
taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than
the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such
action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present
and voted. Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a
meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those
stockholders who have not consented in writing.

Section 2.7 List of Stockholders Entitled to Vote.

   The officer of the Corporation who has charge of the stock ledger of the
Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten days before every meeting of
stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at the
meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and showing the address of each
stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each
stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for
any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a
period of at least ten days prior to the meeting, either at a place within the
city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall be specified in the
notice of the meeting, or, if not so specified, at the place where the meeting
is to be held. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place
of the meeting during the whole time thereof, and may be inspected by any
stockholder of the Corporation who is present at the meeting.

Section 2.8 Stock Ledger.

   The stock ledger of the Corporation shall be the only evidence as to who are
the stockholders entitled to examine the stock ledger, the list required by
Section 7 of this Article II or the books of the Corporation, or to vote in
person or by proxy at any meeting of stockholders.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                   DIRECTORS

Section 3.1 Number and Election of Directors.

   The Board of Directors shall consist of one or more members, the exact
number of which shall initially be fixed by the Incorporator and thereafter
from time to time by the Board of Directors, Except as provided in Section 2 of
this Article, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes cast at
Annual Meetings of Stockholders, and each director so elected shall hold office
until the next Annual Meeting and until his or her successor is duly elected
and qualified, or until his or her earlier resignation, removal or death. Any
director may resign at any time upon notice to the Corporation. Directors need
not be Stockholders.

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Section 3.2 Vacancies and Newly Created Directorships.

   Vacancies and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the
authorized number of directors may be filled by a majority of the directors
then in office, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director, and
the directors so chosen shall hold office until the next annual election and
until their successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier
resignation or removal.

Section 3.3 Duties and Powers.

   The business of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction
of the Board of Directors which may exercise all such powers for the
Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by
the Certificate of Incorporation or by these By-Laws directed or required to be
exercised or done by the stockholders.

Section 3.4 Meetings.

   The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold meetings, both regular
and special, either within or without the State of Delaware. Regular meetings
of the Board of Directors may be held without notice at such time and at such
place as may from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors. Special
meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman, if there be
one, the President, or any directors. Notice thereof stating the place, date
and hour of the meeting shall be given to each director either by mail not less
than forty-eight (48) hours before the date of the meeting, by telephone or
telegram on twenty-four (24) hours' notice, or on such shorter notice as the
person or persons calling such meeting may deem necessary or appropriate in the
circumstances.

Section 3.5 Quorum.

   Except as may be otherwise specifically provided by law, the Certificate of
Incorporation or these By-Laws, the presence of a majority of the entire Board
of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the
act of a majority of the directors present at any meeting at which there is a
quorum shall be the act of the Board of Directors. If a quorum shall not be
present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the directors present thereat
may adjourn the meeting from time to time, without notice other than
announcement at the meeting, until a quorum shall be present.

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Section 3.6 Actions of Board.

   Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the
Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting,
if all the members of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be,
consent thereto in writing, and the writing or writings are filed with the
minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.

Section 3.7 Meetings by Means of Conference Telephone

   Unless otherwise provided by the Certificate of Incorporation or these
By-Laws, members of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, of the
Corporation may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or committee
by means of a conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means
of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other and such
participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.

Section 3.8 Committees.

   The Board of Directors may designate one or more committees, each committee
to consist of one or more of the directors of the Corporation. The Board of
Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any
committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of
any such committee. In the absence or disqualification of a member of a
committee, and in the absence of a designation by the Board of Directors of an
alternate member to replace the absent or disqualified member, the member or
members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting,
whether or not he, she or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint
another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of
any such absent or disqualified member. Any such committee, to the extent
allowed by law and provided in the resolution establishing such committee,
shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of
Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, and
may authorize the seal of the Corporation to be affixed to all papers which may
require it. Each committee shall keep regular minutes and report to the Board
of Directors when required.

Section 3.9 Compensation.

   The directors may be paid their expenses, if any, of attendance at each
meeting of the Board of Directors and may be paid a fixed sum for attendance at
each meeting of the Board of Directors or a stated salary as director. No such
payment shall preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other
capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of special or standing
committees may be allowed like compensation for attending committee meetings.

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Section 3.10 Interested Directors.

   No contract or transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its
directors or officers, or between the Corporation and any other corporation,
partnership, association, or other organization in which one or more of its
directors or officers are directors or officers, of have a financial interest,
shall be void or voidable solely for this reason, or solely because the
director or officer is present at or participates in the meeting of the Board
of Directors or committee thereof which authorizes the contract or transaction,
or solely because his or her or their votes are counted for such purpose if
(i) the material facts as to his or her or their relationship or interest and
as to the contract or transaction are disclosed or are known to the Board of
Directors or the committee, and the Board of Directors or committee in good
faith authorizes the contract or transaction by the affirmative votes of a
majority of the disinterested directors, even though the disinterested
directors be less than a quorum; or (ii) the material facts as to his or her or
their relationship or interest and as to the contract or transaction are
disclosed or are known to the stockholders entitled to vote thereon, and the
contract or transaction is specifically approved in good faith by vote of the
stockholders; or (iii) the contract or transaction is fair as to the
Corporation as of the time it is authorized, approved or ratified, by the Board
of Directors, a committee thereof or the stockholders. Common or interested
directors may be counted in determining the presence of a quorum at a meeting
of the Board of Directors or of a committee which authorizes the contract or
transaction.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                                   OFFICERS

Section 4.1 General.

   The officers of the Corporation shall be chosen by the Board of Directors
and shall consist of at least a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. The
Board of Directors, in its discretion, may also choose a chairman of the Board
of Directors (who must be a director), one or more Vice Presidents, one or more
Assistant Secretaries, one or more Assistant Treasurers and such other
officers. Any number of offices may be held by the same person, unless
otherwise prohibited by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these By-Laws.
The officers of the Corporation need not be stockholders of the Corporation
nor, except in the case of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, need such
officers be directors of the Corporation.

Section 4.2 Duties.

   All officers of the corporation shall have such authority and perform such
duties in the management and operation of the corporation as may be prescribed
in these By-Laws, by the Board of Directors, from time to time, and shall have
such other authority and perform such other duties and have such other powers
in the management and operation of the Corporation as are incident to their
offices or positions.

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Section 4.3 Chairman of the Board of Directors.

   The Chairman of the Board of Directors, if there be one, shall preside at
all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors. If there is no
Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman shall also serve as the Chief Executive
Officer of the Corporation, and except where by law the signature of the
President is required, the Chairman of the Board of Directors shall possess the
same power as the President to sign all contracts, certificates and other
instruments of the Corporation which maybe authorized by the Board of
Directors. During the absence or disability of the President, the Chairman of
the Board of Directors shall exercise all the powers and discharge all the
duties of the President. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall perform
such other duties and may exercise such other powers as from time to time may
be assigned to him or her by these By-Laws and by the Board of Directors.

Section 4.4 President.

   The President shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors and,
if there be one, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, have general
supervision of the business of the Corporation and shall see that all orders
and resolutions of the Board of Directors are carried into effect. The
President or any other Officer authorized by the President or the Board of
Directors shall execute all bonds, mortgages, contracts and other instruments
of the Corporation, except: (i) where required or permitted by law to be
otherwise signed and executed; (ii) where signing and execution thereof shall
be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors to some other officer or agent
of the Corporation; and (iii) as otherwise permitted in Section 4.6 and 4.7.

Section 4.5 Vice Presidents.

   At the request of the President or in his or her absence or in the event of
his or her inability or refusal to act, the Vice President, if any, (or in the
event that there be more than one Vice President, the Vice President in the
order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election), shall perform the duties of
the President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject
to all the restrictions upon the President. Each Vice President, if any, shall
have such authority and perform such other duties and have such other powers in
the management and operation of the Corporation as are incident to their office
and as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe or as set forth
herein.

Section 4.6 Secretary and Assistant Secretary.

   The Secretary shall be responsible for filing legal documents and
maintaining records for the Corporation. The Secretary shall have custody of
the seal of the Corporation and the Secretary shall have authority to affix the
same to any instrument requiring it. The Secretary shall attend ail meetings of
the Board of Directors and all meetings of stockholders and record all the
proceedings of the meetings of the Corporation in a book to be kept for that
purpose and shall perform like duties for the standing committees when
required. The Secretary shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all
meetings of the stockholders, if any, and special meetings of the Board of
Directors, and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the
Board of Directors or President, under whose supervision he or she shall be. In
the absence of the Secretary or, in the event the Secretary shall be unable or
shall refuse to act, the Assistant Secretary, if any, (or in the event that
there be more than one Assistant Secretary, the Assistant Secretary in the
order designated by the Board of Directors, or in the absence of any
designation, then in the order of their election), shall perform the duties and
exercise the powers of the Secretary, and shall have such authority and perform
such other duties and have such other powers in the management and operation of
the Corporation as are incident to their office and as the Board may from time
to time prescribe or as set forth herein.

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Section 4.7 Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer.

   The Treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and securities
and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in
books belonging to the Corporation and shall deposit all moneys and other
valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation in such
depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer
shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of
Directors, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and shall render to
the President and the Board of Directors, at its regular meetings, or when the
Board of Directors so requires, an account of all his or her transactions as
Treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation. The Assistant
Treasurer, (or in the event that there be more than one Assistant Treasurer,
the Assistant Treasurer in the order designated by the Board of Directors, or
in the absence of any designation, then in the order of their election), shall,
in the absence of the Treasurer or in the event of his or her disability or
refusal to act, perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Treasurer and
shall perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of
Directors may from time to time prescribe. If required by the Board of
Directors, the Treasurer and an Assistant Treasurer shall give the Corporation
a bond in such sum and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to
the Board of Directors for the faithful performance of the duties of his or her
office and for the restoration to the Corporation, in case of his or her death,
resignation, retirement or removal from office, of all books, papers, vouchers,
money and other property of whatever kind in his or her possession or under his
or her control belonging to the Corporation.

Section 4.8 Other Officers.

   The Board of Directors may appoint such other officers as it shall deem
appropriate. All references in these By-Laws to a particular office shall be
deemed to refer to the person holding such office regardless of whether such
person holds additional offices.

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                                   ARTICLE V
                                     STOCK

Section 5.1 Form of Certificates.

   Every holder of stock in the Corporation shall be entitled to have a
certificate signed by, or in the name of the Corporation by (i) the Chairman of
the Board of Directors, the President or a Vice President and (ii) the
Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer, or the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary
of the Corporation, certifying the number of shares owned by him or her in the
Corporation.

Section 5.2 Signatures.

   Any or all of the signatures on a certificate may be a facsimile. In case
any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile
signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such
officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may
be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he or she were such
officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.

Section 5.3 Lost Certificates.

   The Board of Directors may direct a new certificate to be issued in place of
any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation alleged to have been
lost, stolen or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the
person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen or destroyed. When
authorizing such issue of a new certificate, the Board of Directors may, in its
discretion and as a condition precedent to the issuance thereof, require the
owner of such lost, stolen or destroyed certificate, or his or her legal
representative, to advertise the same in such manner as the Board of Directors
shall require and/or to give the Corporation a bond in such sum as it may
direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the Corporation
with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen or destroyed.

Section 5.4 Transfers.

   Stock of the Corporation shall be transferable in the manner prescribed by
law and in these By-Laws. Transfers of stock shall be made on the books of the
Corporation only by the person named in the certificate or by his or her
attorney lawfully constituted in writing and upon the surrender of the
certificate therefor, which shall be canceled before a new certificate shall be
issued.

Section 5.5 Record Date.

   In order that the Corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to
notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof,
or entitled to express consent to corporate action in writing without a
meeting, or entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution
or allotment of any rights, or entitled to exercise any rights in respect of
any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other
lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which
shall not be more than sixty days nor less than ten days before the date of
such meeting, nor more than sixty days prior to any other action. A
determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a
meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting;
provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for
the adjourned meeting.

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Section 5.6 Beneficial Owners.

   The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a
person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and
to vote as such owner, and to hold liable for calls and assessments a person
registered on its books as the owner of shares, and shall not be bound to
recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares
on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other
notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by law.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                                    NOTICES

Section 6.1 Notices.

   Whenever written notice is required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation
or these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or
stockholder, such notice may be given by mail, addressed to such director,
member of a committee or stockholder, at his or her address as it appears on
the records of the Corporation, with postage thereon prepaid, and such notice
shall be deemed to be given at the time when the same shall be deposited in the
United States mail. Written notice may also be given personally or by telegram,
telex or cable.

Section 6.2 Waivers of Notice.

   Whenever any notice is required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or
these By-Laws, to be given to any director, member of a committee or
stockholder, a waiver thereof in writing, signed, by the person or persons
entitled to said notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall
be deemed equivalent thereto.

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                                  ARTICLE VII
                              GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 7.1 Dividends.

   Dividends upon the capital stock of the Corporation, subject to the
provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, if any, may be declared by the
Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting, and may be paid in cash,
in property, or in shares of the capital stock. Before payment of any dividend,
there may be set aside out of any funds of the Corporation available for
dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in its
absolute discretion, deems proper as a reserve or reserves to meet
contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any
property of the Corporation, or for any proper purpose, and the Board of
Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve.

Section 7.2 Disbursements.

   All checks or demands for money and notes of the Corporation shall be signed
by such officer or officers or such other person or persons as the Board of
Directors may from time to time designate.

Section 7.3 Fiscal Year.

   The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board
of Directors.

Section 7.4 Corporate Seal.

   The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation,
the year of its organization and the words "Corporate Seal, Delaware". The seal
may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or
reproduced or otherwise.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                                INDEMNIFICATION

Section 8.1 Power to Indemnify in Actions, Suits or Proceedings other Than
Those by or in the Right of the Corporation.

   Subject to Section 8.3, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was
or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative
or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation)
by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director or officer of the
Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the Corporation serving at
the request of the Corporation as a director or officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan
or other enterprise, against expenses (including attorneys' fees), judgments,
fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or
her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding if he or she acted in
good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her
conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by
judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or
its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did
not act in good faith and in a manner which he or she reasonable believed to be
in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect
to any criminal action or proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his
or her conduct was unlawful.

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Section 8.2 Power to Indemnify in Actions. Suits or Proceedings by or in the
Right of the Corporation.

   Subject to Section 8.3, the Corporation shall indemnify any person who was
or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or
completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a
judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a director
or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director or officer of the
Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer,
employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust,
employee benefit plan or other enterprise against expenses (including
attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection
with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in
good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation; except that no
indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to
which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation
unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which
such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite
the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case,
such person is fairly and reasonable entitled to indemnity for such expenses
which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

Section 8.3 Authorization of Indemnification.

   Any indemnification under this Article VIII (unless ordered by a court)
shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a
determination that indemnification of the director or officer is proper in the
circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set
forth in Section 8.1 or Section 8.2, as the case may be. Such determination
shall be made (i) by a majority vote of the directors who are not parties to
such action, suit or proceeding, even though less than a quorum, or (ii) if
there are no such directors, or if such directors so direct, by independent
legal counsel in a written opinion, or (iii) by the stockholders. To the
extent, however, that a director or officer of the Corporation has been
successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding described above, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter
therein, he or she shall be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys'
fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith,
without the necessity of authorization in the specific case.

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Section 8.4 Good Faith Defined.

   For purposes of any determination under Section 8.3, a person shall be
deemed to have acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable
believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, or,
with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, to have had no reasonable
cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful, if his or her action is based
on the records or books of account of the Corporation or another enterprise, or
on information supplied to him or her by the officers for the Corporation or
another enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal
counsel for the Corporation or another enterprise or on information or records
given or reports made to the Corporation or another enterprise by an
independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert
selected with reasonable care by the Corporation or another enterprise. The
term "another enterprise" as used in Section 8.4 shall mean any other
corporation or any partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or
other enterprise of which such person is or was serving at the request of the
Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent. The provisions in
Section 8.4 shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the
circumstances in which a person may be deemed to have met the applicable
standard of conduct set forth in Sections 8.1 or 8.2, as the case may be.

Section 8.5 Indemnification by a Court.

   Notwithstanding any contrary determination in the specific case under
Section 8.3, and notwithstanding the absence of any determination thereunder,
any director or officer may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction in the
State of Delaware for indemnification to the extent otherwise permissible under
Sections 8.1 and 8.2. The basis of such indemnification by a court shall be a
determination by such court that indemnification of the director or officer is
proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standards
of conduct set forth in Sections 8.1 or 8.2, as the case may be. Neither a
contrary determination in the specific case under Section 8.3 nor the absence
of any determination thereunder shall be a defense to such application or
create a presumption that the director or officer seeking indemnification has
not met any applicable standard of conduct. Notice of any application for
indemnification pursuant to Section 8.5 shall be given to the Corporation
promptly upon the filing of such application. If successful, in whole or in
part, the director or officer seeking indemnification shall also be entitled to
be paid the expense of prosecuting such application.

Section 8.6 Expenses Payable in Advance.

   Expenses incurred by a director or officer in defending or investigating a
threatened or pending action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the
Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or
proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such director or
officer to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he or
she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this
Article VIII.

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Section 8.7 Nonexclusivity of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses.

   The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by or granted
pursuant to this Article VIII shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights
to which those seeking indemnification or advancement of expenses may be
entitled under any By-Law, agreement, contract, vote of stockholders or
disinterested directors or pursuant to the direction (howsoever embodied) of
any court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise, both as to action in his or
her official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such
office, it being the policy of the Corporation that indemnification of the
persons specified in Sections 8.1 and 8.2 shall be made to the fullest extent
permitted by law. The provisions of this Article VIII shall not be deemed to
preclude the indemnification of any person who is not specified in Sections 8.1
or 8.2 but whom the Corporation has the power or obligation to indemnify under
the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or
otherwise.

Section 8.8 Insurance.

   The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person
who is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was a director
of officer of the Corporation serving at the request of the Corporation as a
director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise against any liability
asserted against him or her and incurred by him or her in any such capacity, or
arising out of his or her status as such, whether or not the Corporation would
have the power or the obligation to indemnify him or her against such liability
under the provisions of this Article VIII.

Section 8.9 Certain Definitions.

   For purposes of this Article VIII, references to "the Corporation" shall
include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation
(including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or
merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and
authority to indemnify its directors or officers, so that any person who is or
was a director or officer of such constituent corporation, or is or was a
director or officer of such constituent corporation serving at the request of
such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of
another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan
or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of
this Article VIII with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he
or she would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate
existence had continued. For purposes of this Article VIII, references to
"fines" shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an
employee benefit plan; and references to "serving at the request of the
Corporation" shall include any service as a director or officer with respect to
an employee benefit plan, its participants or beneficiaries; and a person who
acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonable believed to be in the
interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan
shall be deemed to have acted in a manner "not opposed to the best interests of
the Corporation" as referred to in this Article VIII.

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Section 8.10 Survival of Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses.

   The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted
pursuant to, this Article VIII shall, unless otherwise provided when authorized
or ratified, continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director or officer
and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of
such a person.

Section 8.11 Limitation on Indemnification.

   Notwithstanding anything contained in this Article VIII to the contrary,
except for proceedings to enforce rights to indemnification (which shall be
governed by Section 8.5 hereof), the Corporation shall not be obligated to
indemnity any director or officer in connection with a proceeding (or part
thereof) initiated by such person unless such proceeding (or part thereof) was
authorized or consented to by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 8.12 Indemnification of Employees and Agents.

   The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Board
of Directors, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of
expenses to employees and agents of the Corporation similar to those conferred
in this Article VIII to directors and officers of the Corporation.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                  AMENDMENTS

Section 9.1 Amendments.

   These By-Laws may be altered, amended or repealed, in whole or in part, or
new By-Laws may be adopted by the stockholders or by the Board of Directors,
provided, however, that notice of such alteration, amendment, repeal or
adoption of new By-Laws be contained in the notice of such meeting of
stockholders or Board of Directors as the case may be. All such amendments must
be approved by either the holders of a majority of the outstanding capital
stock entitled to vote thereon or by a majority of the entire Board of
Directors then in office.

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Section 9.2 Entire Board of Directors.

   As used in this Article IX and in these By-Laws generally, the term "entire
Board of Directors" means the total number of directors which the Corporation
would have if there were no vacancies.

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                                                                   Exhibit 3.39

                               STATE of DELAWARE
                           LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
                           CERTIFICATE of FORMATION

    .  First: The name of the limited liability company is Budget Truck Rental
       LLC

    .  Second: The address of its registered office in the State of Delaware is
       2711 Centerville Road Suite 400 in the City of Wilmington, DE 19808. The
       name of its Registered agent at such address is Corporation Service
       Company

    .  Third: (Use this paragraph only if the company is to have a specific
       effective date of dissolution: "The latest date on which the limited
       liability company is to dissolve is ________________.)

    .  Fourth: (Insert any other matters the members determine to include
       herein.)
       ______________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________
       ______________________________________________________________

In Witness Whereof, the undersigned have executed this Certificate of Formation
this 25th day of July, 2005.

                                            By:   /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                                  Authorized Person

                                            Name: Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  Typed or Printed


                                                                   Exhibit 3.40

                      LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT
                                      OF
                            BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC

   THIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") of Budget Truck
Rental LLC (the "Company") dated as of this 29th day of July, 2005, by Budget
Rent A Car System, Inc., as the sole member of the Company (the "Member").

                                    RECITAL

   The Member has formed the Company as a limited liability company under the
laws of the State of Delaware and desires to enter into a written agreement, in
accordance with the provisions of the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act
and any successor statute, as amended from time to time (the "Act"), governing
the affairs of the Company and the conduct of its business.

                                   ARTICLE I
                         The Limited Liability Company

   1.1 Formation. The Member has previously formed the Company as a limited
liability company pursuant to the provisions of the Act. A certificate of
formation for the Company as described in Section 18-201 of the Act (the
"Certificate of Formation") has been filed in the Office of the Secretary of
State of the State of Delaware in conformity with the Act.

   1.2 Name. The name of the Company shall be "Budget Truck Rental LLC LLC" and
its business shall be carried on in such name with such variations and changes
as the Member shall determine or deem necessary to comply with requirements of
the jurisdictions in which the Company's operations are conducted.

   1.3 Business Purpose: Powers. The Company is formed for the purpose of
engaging in any lawful business, purpose or activity for which limited
liability companies may be formed under the Act. The Company shall possess and
may exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Act or by any other
law or by this Agreement, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far
as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct,
promotion or attainment of the business purposes or activities of the Company.

   1.4 Registered Office and Agent. The location of the registered office of
the Company shall be 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, County of
New Castle, Delaware. The Company's Registered Agent at such address shall be
Corporation Service Company.



   1.5 Term. Subject to the provisions of Article 6 below, the Company shall
have perpetual existence.

                                  ARTICLE II
                                  The Member

   2.1 The Member, The name and address of the Member is as follows:

Name                                                  Address
- ----                                                  -------
Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.                        6 Sylvan Way, Parsippany,
                                                      NJ 07054

   2.2 Actions by the Member: Meetings. The Member may approve a matter or take
any action at a meeting or without a meeting by the written consent of the
Member. Meetings of the Member may be called at any time by the Member.

   2.3 Liability of the Member. All debts, obligations and liabilities of the
Company, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise, shall be solely the
debts, obligations and liabilities of the Company, and the Member shall not be
obligated personally for any such debt, obligation or liability of the Company
solely by reason of being a member.

   2.4 Power to Bind the Company. The Member (acting in its capacity as such)
shall have the authority to bind the Company to any third party with respect to
any matter.

   2.5 Admission of Members. New members shall be admitted only upon the
approval of the Member.

                                  ARTICLE III
                           Management by the Member

   3.1 The management of the Company is fully reserved to the Member, and the
Company shall not have "managers," as that term is used in the Act. The powers
of the Company shall be exercised by or under the authority of, and the
business and affairs of the Company shall be managed under the direction of,
the Member, who shall make all decisions and take all actions for the Company.
In managing the business and affairs of the Company and exercising its powers,
the Member shall act through resolutions adopted in written consents. Decisions
or actions taken by the Member in accordance with this Agreement shall
constitute decisions or action by the Company and shall be binding on the
Company.

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   3.2 Officers and Related Persons. The Member shall have the authority to
appoint and terminate officers of the Company and retain and terminate
employees, agents and consultants of the Company and to delegate such duties to
any such officers, employees, agents and consultants as the Member deems
appropriate, including the power, acting individually or jointly, to represent
and bind the Company in all matters, in accordance with the scope of their
respective duties.

                                  ARTICLE IV
                      Capital Structure and Contributions

   4.1 Capital Structure. The capital structure of the Company shall consist of
one class of common interests (the "Common Interests"). All Common Interests
shall be identical with each other in every respect. The Member shall own all
of the Common Interests issued and outstanding.

   4.2 Capital Contributions. From time to time, the Member may determine that
the Company requires capital and may make capital contribution(s) in an amount
determined by the Member.

                                   ARTICLE V
                       Profits. Losses and Distributions

   5.1 Profits and Losses. For financial accounting purposes, the Company's net
profits or net losses shall be determined on an annual basis in accordance with
the manner determined by the Member. In each year, profits and losses shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

   5.2 Distributions. The Member shall determine profits available for
distribution and the amount, if any, to be distributed to the Member, and shall
authorize and distribute on the Common Interests, the determined amount when.
as and if declared by the Member. The distributions of the Company shall be
allocated entirely to the Member.

                                  ARTICLE VI
                             Events of Dissolution

   The Company shall be dissolved and its affairs wound up upon the occurrence
of any of the following events (each, an "Event of Dissolution"):

       (a) The Member votes for dissolution; or

       (b) A judicial dissolution of the Company under Section 18-802 of the
Act.

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                                  ARTICLE VII
                     Transfer of Interests in the Company

       The Member may sell, assign, transfer, convey, gift, exchange or
otherwise dispose of any or all of its Common Interests and, upon receipt by
the Company of a written agreement executed by the person or entity to whom
such Common Interests are to be transferred agreeing to be bound by the terms
of this Agreement, such person shall be admitted as a member.

                                 ARTICLE VIII
                        Exculpation and Indemnification

   8.1 Exculpation. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement,
whether express or implied, or any obligation or duty at law or in equity, none
of the Member, or any officers, directors, stockholders, partners. employees,
affiliates, representatives or agents of any of the Member, nor any officer,
employee, representative or agent of the Company (individually, a "Covered
Person" and, collectively, the "Covered Persons") shall be liable to the
Company or any other person for any act or omission (in relation to the
Company, its property or the conduct of its business or affairs, this
Agreement, any related document or any transaction or investment contemplated
hereby or thereby) taken or omitted by a Covered Person in the reasonable
belief that such act or omission is in or is not contrary to the best interests
of the Company and is within the scope of authority granted to such Covered
Person by the Agreement, provided such act or omission does not constitute
fraud, willful misconduct, bad faith, or gross negligence.

   8.2 Indemnification. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Company
shall indemnify and hold harmless each Covered Person from and against any and
all losses, claims, demands, liabilities, expenses, judgments, fines,
settlements and other amounts arising from any and all claims, demands,
actions, suits or proceedings, civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
("Claims"), in which the Covered Person may be involved, or threatened to be
involved, as a party or otherwise, by reason of its management of the affairs
of the Company or which relates to or arises out of the Company or its
property, business or affairs. A Covered Person shall not be entitled to
indemnification under this Section 8.2 with respect to (i) any Claim with
respect to which such Covered Person has engaged in fraud, willful misconduct,
bad faith or gross negligence or (ii) any Claim initiated by such Covered
Person unless such Claim (or part thereof) (A) was brought to enforce such
Covered Person's rights to indemnification hereunder or (B) was authorized or
consented to by the Member. Expenses incurred by a Covered Person in defending
any Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of
such Claim upon receipt by the Company of an undertaking by or on behalf of
such Covered Person to repay such amount if it shall be ultimately determined
that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as
authorized by this Section 8.2.

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   8.3 Amendments. Any repeal or modification of this Article VIII by the
Member shall not adversely affect any rights of such Covered Person pursuant to
this Article VIII, including the right to indemnification and to the
advancement of expenses of a Covered Person existing at the time of such repeal
or modification with respect to any acts or omissions occurring prior to such
repeal or modification.

                                  ARTICLE IX
                                 Miscellaneous

   9.1 Tax Treatment. Unless otherwise determined by the Member, the Company
shall be a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as well as
for any analogous state or local tax purposes), and the Member and the Company
shall timely make any and all necessary elections and filings for the Company
to be treated as a disregarded entity for U.S. federal income tax purposes (as
well as for any analogous state or local tax purposes).

   9.2 Amendments. Amendments to this Agreement and to the Certificate of
Formation shall be approved in writing by the Member. An amendment shall become
effective as of the date specified in the approval of the Member or if none is
specified as of the date of such approval or as otherwise provided in the Act.

   9.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid
or unenforceable for any reason, such provision shall be ineffective to the
extent of such invalidity or unenforceability; provided, however, that the
remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or
invalidated in any way unless such invalid or unenforceable provision or clause
shall be so significant as to materially affect the expectations of the Member
regarding this Agreement. Otherwise, any invalid or unenforceable provision
shall be replaced by the Member with a valid provision which most closely
approximates the intent and economic effect of the invalid or unenforceable
provision.

   9.4 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the
principles of conflicts of laws thereof.

   9.5 Limited Liability Company. The Member intends to form a limited
liability company and does not intend to form a partnership under the laws of
the State of Delaware or any other laws.

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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this Agreement as of
the day first above written.

                                           RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

                                           By:    /s/ Lynn A. Feldman
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Lynn A. Feldman
                                           Title: Vice President and Assistant
                                                  Secretary

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                                                                    Exhibit 4.6

                         REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT

   This REGISTRATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT dated April 19, 2006 (the "Agreement") is
entered into by and among Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, a Delaware limited
liability company and Avis Budget Finance, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(together, the "Company"), the guarantors listed in Schedule 1 hereto (the
"Guarantors"), J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. ("JPMorgan"), and the other initial
purchasers listed on Schedule 2 hereto (collectively, with JPMorgan, the
"Initial Purchasers").

   The Company, the Guarantors and the Initial Purchasers are parties to the
Purchase Agreement dated April 11, 2006 (the "Purchase Agreement"), which
provides for the sale by the Company to the Initial Purchasers of
(i) $375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 7.625% Senior
Notes due 2014 (the "2014 Notes"), $250,000,000 in aggregate principal amount
of the Company's Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 (the "Floating Rate
Notes"), and $375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company's 7.750%
Senior Notes due 2016 (together with the 2014 Notes and the Floating Rate
Notes, the "Securities") which will be guaranteed on an unsecured senior basis
by each of the Guarantors. As an inducement to the Initial Purchasers to enter
into the Purchase Agreement, the Company and the Guarantors have agreed to
provide to the Initial Purchasers and their direct and indirect transferees the
registration rights set forth in this Agreement. The execution and delivery of
this Agreement is a condition to the closing under the Purchase Agreement.

   In consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereto agree as follows:

   1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:

   "Additional Guarantor" shall mean any subsidiary of the Company that
executes a Subsidiary Guarantee under the Indenture after the date of this
Agreement.

   "Business Day" shall mean any day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or other
day on which commercial banks in New York City are authorized or required by
law to remain closed.

   "Closing Date" shall mean April 19, 2006.

   "Company" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble and shall also
include the Company's successors.

   "Exchange Act" shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
from time to time.

   "Exchange Dates" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(ii) hereof.



   "Exchange Offer" shall mean the exchange offer by the Company and the
Guarantors of Exchange Securities for Registrable Securities pursuant to
Section 2(a) hereof.

   "Exchange Offer Registration" shall mean a registration under the Securities
Act effected pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof.

   "Exchange Offer Registration Statement" shall mean an exchange offer
registration statement on Fonn S-4 (or, if applicable, on another appropriate
form) and all amendments and supplements to such registration statement, in
each case including the Prospectus contained therein or deemed a part thereof,
all exhibits thereto and any document incorporated by reference therein.

   "Exchange Securities" shall mean senior notes issued by the Company and
guaranteed by the Guarantors under the Indenture containing terms identical to
the Securities (except that the Exchange Securities will not be subject to
restrictions on transfer or to any increase in annual interest rate for failure
to comply with this Agreement) and to be offered to Holders of Securities in
exchange for Securities pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

   "Free Writing Prospectus" means each free writing prospectus (as defined in
Rule 405 under the Securities Act) prepared by or on behalf of the Company or
used or referred to by the Company in connection with the sale of the
Securities.

   "Guarantors" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble and shall also
include any Guarantor's successors and any Additional Guarantors.

   "Holders" shall mean the Initial Purchasers, for so long as they own any
Registrable Securities, and each of their successors, assigns and direct and
indirect transferees who become owners of Registrable Securities under the
Indenture; provided that for purposes of Sections 4 and 5 of this Agreement,
the term "Holders" shall include Participating Broker-Dealers.

   "Indemnified Person" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c) hereof.

   "Indemnifying Person" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(c)
hereof.

   "Indenture" shall mean the Indenture relating to the Securities dated as of
April 19, 2006 among the Company, the Guarantors and The Bank of Nova Scotia
Trust Company, as trustee, and as the same may be amended from time to time in
accordance with the terms thereof.

   "Initial Purchasers" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.
"Inspector" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(xiii) hereof.
"Issuer Information" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5(a) hereof.
"JPMorgan" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

   "Majority Holders" shall mean the Holders of a majority of the aggregate
principal amount of the outstanding Registrable Securities; provided that
whenever the

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consent or approval of Holders of a specified percentage of Registrable
Securities is required hereunder, any Registrable Securities owned directly or
indirectly by the Company or any of its affiliates shall not be counted in
determining whether such consent or approval was given by the Holders of such
required percentage or amount; and provided, further, that if the Company shall
issue any additional Securities under the Indenture prior to consummation of
the Exchange Offer or, if applicable, the effectiveness of any Shelf
Registration Statement, such additional Securities and the Registrable
Securities to which this Agreement relates shall be treated together as one
class for purposes of determining whether the consent or approval of Holders of
a specified percentage of Registrable Securities has been obtained.

   "Participating Broker-Dealers" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 4(a) hereof.

   "Person" shall mean an individual, partnership, limited liability company,
corporation, trust or unincorporated organization, or a government or agency or
political subdivision thereof.

   "Prospectus" shall mean the prospectus included in a Registration Statement,
including any preliminary prospectus, and any such prospectus as amended or
supplemented by any prospectus supplement, including a prospectus supplement
with respect to the terms of the offering of any portion of the Registrable
Securities covered by a Shelf Registration Statement, and by all other
amendments and supplements to such prospectus, and in each case including any
document incorporated by reference therein.

   "Purchase Agreement" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

   "Registrable Securities" shall mean the Securities; provided that the
Securities shall cease to be Registrable Securities (i) when a Registration
Statement with respect to such Securities has become effective under the
Securities Act and such Securities have been exchanged or disposed of pursuant
to such Registration Statement, (ii) when such Securities are eligible to be
sold pursuant to Rule 144(k) (or any similar provision then in force, but not
Rule 144A) under the Securities Act, (iii) such Security is sold pursuant to
Rule 144 under circumstances in which any legend borne by such Security
relating to restrictions on transferability thereof, under the Securities Act
or otherwise, is removed by the Company or (iv) when such Securities cease to
be outstanding.

   "Registration Expenses" shall mean any and all expenses incident to
performance of or compliance by the Company and the Guarantors with this
Agreement, including without limitation: (i) all SEC, stock exchange or
National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. registration and filing fees,
(ii) all fees and expenses incurred in connection with compliance with state
securities or blue sky laws (including reasonable fees and disbursements of not
more than one counsel for any Underwriters or Holders (whose counsel shall be
selected by the Holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of
Registrable Securities to be registered in the applicable Registration
Statement) in connection with blue sky qualification of any Exchange Securities
or Registrable Securities), (iii) all expenses of any Persons in preparing or
assisting in preparing, word

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processing, printing and distributing any Registration Statement, any
Prospectus and any amendments or supplements thereto, any underwriting
agreements, securities sales agreements or other similar agreements and any
other documents relating to the performance of and compliance with this
Agreement, (iv) all rating agency fees, (v) all fees and disbursements relating
to the qualification of the Indenture under applicable securities laws,
(vi) the fees and disbursements of the Trustee and its counsel, (vii) the fees
and disbursements of counsel for the Company and the Guarantors and, in the
case of a Shelf Registration Statement, the fees and disbursements of one
counsel for the Holders (which counsel shall be selected by the Majority
Holders and which counsel may also be counsel for the Initial Purchasers), and
(viii) the fees and disbursements of the independent public accountants of the
Company and the Guarantors, including the expenses of any special audits or
"comfort" letters required by or incident to the performance of and compliance
with this Agreement, but excluding any and all fees and expenses of advisors or
counsel to the Underwriters (other than fees and expenses set forth in clause
(ii) above) or the Holders and underwriting discounts and commissions,
brokerage commissions and transfer taxes, if any, relating to the sale or
disposition of Registrable Securities by a Holder pursuant to any Registration
Statement.

   "Registration Statement" shall mean any registration statement of the
Company and the Guarantors that covers any of the Exchange Securities or
Registrable Securities pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and all
amendments and supplements to any such registration statement, including
post-effective amendments, in each case including the Prospectus contained
therein or deemed a part thereof, all exhibits thereto and any document
incorporated by reference therein.

   "SEC" shall mean the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
"Securities" shall have the meaning set forth in the preamble.

   "Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time
to time. "Shelf Additional Interest Date" shall have the meaning set forth in
Section 2(d) hereof. "Shelf Effectiveness Period" shall have the meaning set
forth in Section 2(b) hereof. "Shelf Registration" shall mean a registration
effected pursuant to Section 2(b) hereof.

   "Shelf Registration Statement" shall mean a "shelf" registration statement
of the Company and the Guarantors that covers all or a portion of the
Registrable Securities (but no other securities unless approved by a majority
of the Holders whose Registrable Securities are to be covered by such Shelf
Registration Statement) on an appropriate form under Rule 415 under the
Securities Act, or any similar rule that may be adopted by the SEC, and all
amendments and supplements to such registration statement, including
post-effective amendments, in each case including the Prospectus contained
therein or deemed a part thereof, all exhibits thereto and any document
incorporated by reference therein.

   "Shelf Request" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(b) hereof.

   "Subsidiary Guarantees" shall mean the guarantees of the Securities and
Exchange Securities by the Guarantors under the Indenture.

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   "Staff" shall mean the staff of the SEC.

   "Target Registration Date" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2(d)
hereof

   "Trust Indenture Act" shall mean the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended
from time to time.

   "Trustee" shall mean the trustee with respect to the Securities under the
Indenture.

   "Underwriter" shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(e) hereof

   "Underwritten Offering" shall mean an offering in which Registrable
Securities are sold to an Underwriter for reoffering to the public.

   2. Registration Under the Securities Act. (a) To the extent not prohibited
by any applicable law or applicable interpretations of the Staff, the Company
and the Guarantors shall use their reasonable best efforts to (i) cause to be
filed with the SEC an Exchange Offer Registration Statement covering an offer
to the Holders to exchange all the Registrable Securities for Exchange
Securities and (ii) have such Registration Statement remain effective until 180
days after the last Exchange Date for use by one or more Participating
Broker-Dealers. The Company and the Guarantors shall commence the Exchange
Offer promptly after the Exchange Offer Registration Statement is declared
effective by the SEC and use their reasonable best efforts to complete the
Exchange Offer not later than 45 days after such effective date.

   The Company and the Guarantors shall commence the Exchange Offer by mailing
the related Prospectus, appropriate letters of transmittal and other
accompanying documents to each Holder stating, in addition to such other
disclosures as are required by applicable law, substantially the following:

      (i) that the Exchange Offer is being made pursuant to this Agreement and
   that all Registrable Securities validly tendered and not properly withdrawn
   will be accepted for exchange;

      (ii) the dates of acceptance for exchange (which shall be a period of at
   least 20 Business Days from the date such notice is mailed) (the "Exchange
   Dates");

      (iii) that any Registrable Security not tendered will remain outstanding
   and continue to accrue interest but will not retain any rights under this
   Agreement, except as otherwise specified herein;

      (iv) that any Holder electing to have a Registrable Security exchanged
   pursuant to the Exchange Offer will be required to (A) surrender such
   Registrable Security, together with the appropriate letters of transmittal,
   to the institution and at the address (located in the Borough of Manhattan,
   The City of New York) and in the manner specified in the notice, or
   (B) effect such exchange otherwise in compliance with the applicable
   procedures of the depositary for such Registrable

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   Security, in each case prior to the close of business on the last Exchange
   Date; and

      (v) that any Holder will be entitled to withdraw its election, not later
   than the close of business on the last Exchange Date, by (A) sending to the
   institution and at the address (located in the Borough of Manhattan, The
   City of New York) specified in the notice, a telegram, telex, facsimile
   transmission or letter setting forth the name of such Holder, the principal
   amount of Registrable Securities delivered for exchange and a statement that
   such Holder is withdrawing its election to have such Securities exchanged or
   (B) effecting such withdrawal in compliance with the applicable procedures
   of the depositary for the Registrable Securities.

   As a condition to participating in the Exchange Offer, each Holder will be
required to represent to the Company and the Guarantors prior to the
consummation of the Exchange Offer (which representation may be contained in
the letter of transmittal contemplated by the Exchange Offer Registration
Statement) that (i) any Exchange Securities to be received by it will be
acquired in the ordinary course of its business, (ii) at the time of the
commencement of the Exchange Offer it is not engaged in, and does not intend to
engage in, and has no arrangement or understanding with any Person to
participate in the distribution (within the meaning of the Securities Act) of
the Exchange Securities in violation of the provisions of the Securities Act,
(iii) it is not an "affiliate" (within the meaning of Rule 405 under the
Securities Act) of the Company or any Guarantor and (iv) if such Holder is a
broker-dealer that will receive Exchange Securities for its own account in
exchange for Registrable Securities that were acquired as a result of
market-making or other trading activities, then such Holder will deliver a
Prospectus (or, to the extent permitted by law, make available a Prospectus to
purchasers) in connection with any resale of such Exchange Securities.

   As soon as practicable after the last Exchange Date, the Company and the
Guarantors shall:

      (i) accept for exchange Registrable Securities or portions thereof
   validly tendered and not properly withdrawn pursuant to the Exchange Offer;
   and

      (ii) deliver, or cause to be delivered, to the Trustee for cancellation
   all Registrable Securities or portions thereof so accepted for exchange by
   the Company and issue, and cause the Trustee to promptly authenticate and
   deliver to each Holder, Exchange Securities equal in principal amount to the
   principal amount of the Registrable Securities validly tendered by such
   Holder and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Exchange Offer.

   The Company and the Guarantors shall use their reasonable best efforts to
complete the Exchange Offer as provided above and shall comply with the
applicable requirements of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and other
applicable laws and regulations in connection with the Exchange Offer. The
Exchange Offer shall not be

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subject to any conditions, other than that the Exchange Offer does not violate
any applicable law or applicable interpretations of the Staff.

   (b) In the event that (i) the Company and the Guarantors determine that the
Exchange Offer Registration provided for in Section 2(a) above is not available
or may not be completed as soon as practicable after the last Exchange Date
because it would violate any applicable law or applicable interpretations of
the Staff, (ii) the Exchange Offer is not for any other reason completed by
May 29, 2007 or (iii) upon receipt of a written request (a "Shelf Request")
from any Initial Purchaser representing that it holds Registrable Securities
that are or were ineligible to be exchanged in the Exchange Offer, the Company
and the Guarantors shall use their reasonable best efforts to cause to be filed
as soon as practicable after such determination, date or Shelf Request, as the
case may be, a Shelf Registration Statement providing for the sale of all the
Registrable Securities by the Holders thereof and to have such Shelf
Registration Statement become effective.

   In the event that the Company and the Guarantors are required to file a
Shelf Registration Statement pursuant to clause (iii) of the preceding
sentence, the Company and the Guarantors shall use their reasonable best
efforts to file and have become effective both an Exchange Offer Registration
Statement pursuant to Section 2(a) with respect to all Registrable Securities
and a Shelf Registration Statement (which may be a combined Registration
Statement with the Exchange Offer Registration Statement) with respect to
offers and sales of Registrable Securities held by the Initial Purchasers after
completion of the Exchange Offer.

   The Company and the Guarantors agree to use their reasonable best efforts to
keep the Shelf Registration Statement continuously effective for (i) two years
from the Closing Date or, if different, such other time with respect to
non-affiliates then referred to in Rule 144(k) under the Securities Act (or any
similar rule then in force, but not Rule 144A), or (ii) such shorter period
that will terminate when all the Registrable Securities covered by the Shelf
Registration Statement have been sold pursuant to the Shelf Registration
Statement (the "Shelf Effectiveness Period"). The Company and the Guarantors
further agree to supplement or amend the Shelf Registration Statement and the
related Prospectus if required by the rules, regulations or instructions
applicable to the registration form used by the Company for such Shelf
Registration Statement or by the Securities Act or by any other rules and
regulations thereunder or if reasonably requested by a Holder of Registrable
Securities with respect to information relating to such Holder, and to use
their reasonable best efforts to cause any such amendment to become effective,
if required, and such Shelf Registration Statement and Prospectus to become
usable as soon as thereafter practicable. The Company and the Guarantors agree
to furnish to the Holders of Registrable Securities copies of any such
supplement or amendment promptly after its being used or filed with the SEC.

   (c) The Company and the Guarantors shall pay all Registration Expenses in
connection with any registration pursuant to Section 2(a) or Section 2(b)
hereof. Each Holder shall pay all underwriting discounts and commissions,
brokerage commissions

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and transfer taxes, if any, relating to the sale or disposition of such
Holder's Registrable Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement.

   (d) An Exchange Offer Registration Statement pursuant to Section 2(a) hereof
will not be deemed to have become effective unless it has been declared
effective by the SEC. A Shelf Registration Statement pursuant to Section 2(b)
hereof will not be deemed to have become effective unless it has been declared
effective by the SEC or is automatically effective upon filing with the SEC as
provided by Rule 462 under the Securities Act.

   In the event that either the Exchange Offer is not completed or the Shelf
Registration Statement, if required pursuant to Section 2(b)(i) or 2(b)(ii)
hereof, has not become effective on or prior to May 29, 2007 (the "Target
Registration Date"), the interest rate on the Registrable Securities will be
increased by (i) 0.25% per annum for the first 90-day period immediately
following the Target Registration Date and (ii) an additional 0.25% per annum
with respect to each subsequent 90-day period, in each case until the Exchange
Offer is completed or the Shelf Registration Statement, if required hereby,
becomes effective or the Securities become freely tradable under the Securities
Act, up to a maximum increase of 0.50% per annum. In the event that the Company
receives a Shelf Request pursuant to Section 2(b)(iii), and the Shelf
Registration Statement required to be filed thereby has not become effective by
the later of (x) May 29, 2007 or (y) 90 days after delivery of such Shelf
Request (such later date, the "Shelf Additional Interest Date"), then the
interest rate on the Registrable Securities will be increased by (i) 0.25% per
annum for the first 90-day period payable commencing from one day after the
Shelf Additional Interest Date and (ii) an additional 0.25% per annum with
respect to each subsequent 90-day period, in each case until the Shelf
Registration Statement becomes effective or the Securities become freely
tradable under the Securities Act, up to a maximum increase of 0.50% per annum.

   If the Shelf Registration Statement, if required hereby, has become
effective and thereafter either ceases to be effective or the Prospectus
contained therein ceases to be usable, in each case whether or not permitted by
this Agreement, at any time during the Shelf Effectiveness Period, and such
failure to remain effective or usable exists for more than 75 days (whether or
not consecutive) in any 12-month period, then the interest rate on the
Registrable Securities will be increased commencing on the 75th day in such
12-month period by (i) 0.25% per annum for the first 90-day period immediately
following such 75th day, and (ii) an additional 0.25% per annum with respect to
each subsequent 90-day period, up to a maximum increase of 0.50% per annum, and
ending on such date that the Shelf Registration Statement has again become
effective or the Prospectus again becomes usable.

   (e) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, the increased
interest rate described in Section 2(d) above is the sole and exclusive remedy
available to Holders due to a registration default, so long as the Company and
the Guarantors are acting in good faith hereunder, including, without
limitation, with respect to satisfying their obligations.

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   (f) The Company represents, warrants and covenants that it (including its
agents and representatives) will not prepare, make, use, authorize, approve or
refer to any "free-writing prospectus" (as defined in Rule 405 under the
Securities Act) in connection with the Securities or the Exchange Securities,
other than any communication pursuant to Rule 134 under the Securities Act or
any document constituting an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy
the Securities or the Exchange Securities that falls within the exception from
the definition of prospectus in Section 2(a)(10)(a) of the Securities Act.

   3. Registration Procedures. (a) In connection with their obligations
pursuant to Section 2(a) and Section 2(b) hereof, the Company and the
Guarantors shall as soon as practicable (unless otherwise stated below):

      (i) prepare and file with the SEC a Registration Statement on the
   appropriate form under the Securities Act, which form (x) shall be selected
   by the Company and the Guarantors, (y) shall, in the case of a Shelf
   Registration, be available for the sale of the Registrable Securities by the
   Holders thereof and (z) shall comply as to form in all material respects
   with the requirements of the applicable form and include all financial
   statements required by the SEC to be filed therewith; and use their
   reasonable best efforts to cause such Registration Statement to become
   effective and remain effective for the applicable period in accordance with
   Section 2 hereof;

      (ii) prepare and file with the SEC such amendments and post-effective
   amendments to each Registration Statement as may be necessary to keep such
   Registration Statement effective for the applicable period in accordance
   with Section 2 hereof and cause each Prospectus to be supplemented by any
   required prospectus supplement and, as so supplemented, to be filed pursuant
   to Rule 424 under the Securities Act; and keep each Prospectus current
   during the period described in Section 4(3) of and Rule 174 under the
   Securities Act that is applicable to transactions by brokers or dealers with
   respect to the Registrable Securities or Exchange Securities;

      (iii) in the case of a Shelf Registration, upon written request, furnish
   to each Holder of Registrable Securities, to counsel for the Initial
   Purchasers, to counsel for all such Holders and to each Underwriter of an
   Underwritten Offering of Registrable Securities, if any, without charge, as
   many copies of each Prospectus or preliminary prospectus, and any amendment
   or supplement thereto, as such Holder, counsel or Underwriter may reasonably
   request in writing in order to facilitate the sale or other disposition of
   the Registrable Securities thereunder; and the Company and the Guarantors
   consent to the use of such Prospectus, preliminary prospectus and any
   amendment or supplement thereto in accordance with applicable law by each of
   the Holders of Registrable Securities and any such Underwriters in
   connection with the offering and sale of the Registrable Securities covered
   by and in the manner described in such Prospectus, preliminary prospectus or
   any amendment or supplement thereto in accordance with applicable law;

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      (iv) use their reasonable best efforts to register or qualify the
   Registrable Securities under all applicable state securities or blue sky
   laws of such jurisdictions as any Holder of Registrable Securities covered
   by a Registration Statement shall reasonably request in writing by the time
   the applicable Registration Statement becomes effective; cooperate with such
   Holders in connection with any filings required to be made with the National
   Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.; and use their reasonable best
   efforts to do any and all other acts and things that may be reasonably
   necessary or advisable to enable each Holder to complete the disposition in
   each such jurisdiction of the Registrable Securities owned by such Holder;
   provided that neither the Company nor any Guarantor shall be required to
   (1) qualify as a foreign corporation or other entity or as a dealer in
   securities in any such jurisdiction where it would not otherwise be required
   to so qualify, (2) file any general consent to service of process in any
   such jurisdiction, (3) subject itself to taxation in any such jurisdiction
   if it is not so subject, or (4) make any changes to its incorporating or
   organizational documents or limited liability agreement, if applicable, or
   any other agreement between it and its stockholders or members, if any;

      (v) notify counsel for the Initial Purchasers and, in the case of a Shelf
   Registration, notify each Holder of Registrable Securities and counsel for
   such Holders promptly and, if requested by any such Holder or counsel,
   confirm such advice in writing (1) when a Registration Statement has become
   effective, when any post-effective amendment thereto has been filed and
   becomes effective and when any amendment or supplement to the Prospectus has
   been filed, (2) of any request by the SEC or any state securities authority
   for amendments and supplements to a Registration Statement or Prospectus or
   for additional information after the Registration Statement has become
   effective, (3) of the issuance by the SEC or any state securities authority
   of any stop order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement
   or the initiation of any proceedings for that purpose, including the receipt
   by the Company of any notice of objection of the SEC to the use of a Shelf
   Registration Statement or any post-effective amendment thereto pursuant to
   Rule 401(g)(2) under the Securities Act, (4) if, between the applicable
   effective date of a Shelf Registration Statement and the closing of any sale
   of Registrable Securities covered thereby, the representations and
   warranties of the Company or any Guarantor contained in any underwriting
   agreement, securities sales agreement or other similar agreement, if any,
   relating to an offering of such Registrable Securities cease to be true and
   correct in all material respects or if the Company or any Guarantor receives
   any notification with respect to the suspension of the qualification of the
   Registrable Securities for sale in any jurisdiction or the initiation of any
   proceeding for such purpose, (5) of the happening of any event during the
   period a Shelf Registration Statement is effective that makes any statement
   made in such Shelf Registration Statement or the related Prospectus untrue
   in any material respect or that requires the making of any changes in such
   Shelf Registration Statement or Prospectus in order to make the statements
   therein, with respect to a Prospectus, in the light of the circumstances
   under which such statements were made, not misleading, and (6) of any
   determination by the Company or any Guarantor that a post-effective

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   amendment to a Registration Statement or any amendment or supplement to the
   Prospectus would be appropriate;

      (vi) use their reasonable best efforts to obtain the withdrawal of any
   order suspending the effectiveness of a Registration Statement or, in the
   case of a Shelf Registration, the resolution of any objection of the SEC
   pursuant to Rule 401(g)(2), including by promptly filing an amendment to
   such Shelf Registration Statement on the proper form, and provide notice
   promptly to each Holder of the withdrawal of any such order or such
   resolution;

      (vii) in the case of a Shelf Registration, furnish to each Holder of
   Registrable Securities, without charge, at least one conformed copy of each
   Registration Statement and any post-effective amendment thereto (without any
   documents incorporated therein by reference or exhibits thereto, unless
   requested);

      (viii) in the case of a Shelf Registration, cooperate with the Holders of
   Registrable Securities to facilitate the timely preparation and delivery of
   certificates representing Registrable Securities to be sold and not bearing
   any restrictive legends and enable such Registrable Securities to be issued
   in such denominations and registered in such names (consistent with the
   provisions of the Indenture) as such Holders may reasonably request at least
   three Business Days prior to the closing of any sale of Registrable
   Securities made by such Holders;

      (ix) in the case of a Shelf Registration, upon the occurrence of any
   event contemplated by Section 3(a)(v)(5) hereof, use their reasonable best
   efforts to prepare and file with the SEC a supplement or post-effective
   amendment to such Shelf Registration Statement or the related Prospectus or
   any document incorporated therein by reference or file any other required
   document so that, as thereafter delivered (or, to the extent permitted by
   law, made available) to purchasers of the Registrable Securities, such
   Prospectus will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit
   to state a material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the
   light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; and
   the Company shall notify the Holders of Registrable Securities to suspend
   use of the Prospectus as promptly as practicable after the occurrence of
   such an event, and such Holders hereby agree to suspend use of the
   Prospectus until the Company and the Guarantors have amended or supplemented
   the Prospectus to correct such misstatement or omission;

      (x) a reasonable time prior to the filing of any Registration Statement,
   any Prospectus, any amendment to a Registration Statement or amendment or
   supplement to a Prospectus (other than any document that is to be
   incorporated by reference into a Registration Statement or a Prospectus
   after initial filing of a Registration Statement and doesn't name the
   Holders of Registrable Securities in their capacity as such), provide copies
   of such document to the Initial Purchasers and their counsel (if the Initial
   Purchasers holds any Registrable Securities) (and, in the case of a Shelf
   Registration Statement, to the Holders of Registrable Securities and their
   counsel) and make such of the representatives of the

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   Company and the Guarantors as shall be reasonably requested by the Initial
   Purchasers or their counsel (if the Initial Purchasers holds any Registrable
   Securities) (and, in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, the Holders
   of Registrable Securities or their counsel) available for discussion of such
   document; and the Company and the Guarantors shall not, at any time after
   initial filing of a Registration Statement, use or file any Prospectus, any
   amendment of or supplement to a Registration Statement or a Prospectus
   (other than any document that is to be incorporated by reference into a
   Registration Statement or a Prospectus and doesn't name the Holders of
   Registrable Securities in their capacity as such), of which the Initial
   Purchasers and their counsel (if the Initial Purchasers holds any
   Registrable Securities) (and, in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement,
   the Holders of Registrable Securities and their counsel) shall not have
   previously been advised and furnished a copy or to which the Initial
   Purchasers or their counsel (if the Initial Purchasers hold any Registrable
   Securities) (and, in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, the Holders
   of Registrable Securities or their counsel) shall reasonably object within
   five Business Days after receipt thereof, unless the Company believes such
   Prospectus, amendment or supplement to a Prospectus is required by
   applicable law;

      (xi) obtain a CUSIP number for all Exchange Securities or Registrable
   Securities, as the case may be, not later than the initial effective date of
   a Registration Statement covering such Exchange Securities or Registrable
   Securities;

      (xii) cause the Indenture to be qualified under the Trust Indenture Act
   in connection with the registration of the Exchange Securities or
   Registrable Securities, as the case may be; cooperate with the Trustee and
   the Holders to effect such changes to the Indenture as may be required for
   the Indenture to be so qualified in accordance with the terms of the Trust
   Indenture Act; and execute, and use their reasonable best efforts to cause
   the Trustee to execute, all documents as may be required to effect such
   changes and all other forms and documents required to be filed with the SEC
   to enable the Indenture to be so qualified in a timely manner;

      (xiii) in the case of a Shelf Registration, make available for inspection
   by a representative of the Holders of a majority of the outstanding
   aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Securities to be included in
   such Shelf Registration (an "Inspector"), any Underwriter participating in
   any disposition pursuant to such Shelf Registration Statement, any attorneys
   and one firm of accountants designated by such Holders and any attorneys
   (but not more than one counsel acting for all such Holders) and accountants
   designated by such Underwriter, at reasonable times and in a reasonable
   manner, all pertinent financial and other records, documents and properties
   of the Company and its subsidiaries, and cause the respective officers,
   directors and employees of the Company and the Guarantors to supply all
   information reasonably requested by any such Inspector, Underwriter,
   attorney or accountant to conduct reasonable investigation within the
   meaning of Section 11 of the Securities Act in connection

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   with a Shelf Registration Statement; provided that the foregoing
   investigation and information gathering shall be coordinated on behalf of
   such parties by one counsel designated by and on behalf of such parties; and
   provided further that if any such information is identified by the Company
   or any Guarantor as being confidential or proprietary, each Person receiving
   such information shall take such actions as are reasonably necessary to
   protect the confidentiality of such information to the extent such action is
   otherwise not inconsistent with, an impairment of or in derogation of the
   rights and interests of any Inspector, Holder or Underwriter);

      (xiv) in the case of a Shelf Registration, use their reasonable best
   efforts to cause all Registrable Securities to be listed on any securities
   exchange or any automated quotation system on which similar securities
   issued or guaranteed by the Company or any Guarantor are then listed if
   requested by the Majority Holders, to the extent such Registrable Securities
   satisfy applicable listing requirements;

      (xv) if reasonably requested by any Holder of Registrable Securities
   covered by a Shelf Registration Statement, promptly include in a Prospectus
   supplement or post-effective amendment such information with respect to such
   Holder as such Holder reasonably requests to be included therein and make
   all required filings of such Prospectus supplement or such post-effective
   amendment promptly after the Company has received notification of the
   matters to be so included in such filing;

      (xvi) in the case of a Shelf Registration, enter into such customary
   agreements, including, but not limited to, an underwriting agreement which
   contains indemnities substantially similar to those contained in the
   Purchase Agreement, and take all such other actions in connection therewith
   (including those requested by the Holders of a majority in principal amount
   of the Registrable Securities covered by the Shelf Registration Statement)
   in order to expedite or facilitate the disposition of such Registrable
   Securities including, but not limited to, an Underwritten Offering and in
   such connection, (1) to the extent possible, make such representations and
   warranties to the Holders and any Underwriters of such Registrable
   Securities with respect to the business of the Company and its subsidiaries
   and the Registration Statement, Prospectus and documents incorporated by
   reference or deemed incorporated by reference, if any, in each case, in
   form, substance and scope as are customarily made by issuers to underwriters
   in Underwritten Offerings and confirm the same if and when required by the
   applicable underwriting agreement, (2) obtain opinions of counsel to the
   Company and the Guarantors (which counsel and opinions, in fonn, scope and
   substance, shall be reasonably satisfactory to such Underwriters and their
   counsel) addressed to each Underwriter of Registrable Securities, in
   customary form subject to customary limitations, assumptions and exclusions
   and covering the matters customarily covered in opinions requested in
   Underwritten Offerings, (3) obtain "comfort" letters from the independent
   certified public accountants of the Company and the Guarantors (and, if
   necessary, any other certified public

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   accountant of any subsidiary of the Company or any Guarantor, or of any
   business acquired by the Company or any Guarantor for which financial
   statements and financial data are or are required to be included in the
   Registration Statement) addressed to each selling Holder (to the extent
   permitted by applicable professional standards) and Underwriter of
   Registrable Securities, such letters to be in customary form and covering
   matters of the type customarily covered in "comfort" letters in connection
   with Underwritten Offerings, including but not limited to financial
   information contained in any preliminary prospectus or Prospectus and
   (4) deliver such documents and certificates as may be reasonably requested
   by the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the Registrable
   Securities being sold or the Underwriters, and which are customarily
   delivered in Underwritten Offerings, to evidence the continued validity of
   the representations and warranties of the Company and the Guarantors made
   pursuant to clause (1) above and to evidence compliance with any customary
   conditions contained in the applicable underwriting agreement; and

      (xvii) so long as any Registrable Securities remain outstanding, cause
   each Additional Guarantor upon the creation or acquisition by the Company of
   such Additional Guarantor, to execute a counterpart to this Agreement in the
   form attached hereto as Annex A and to deliver such counterpart to the
   Initial Purchasers no later than five Business Days following the execution
   thereof.

   (b) In the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, the Company may require
each Holder of Registrable Securities to furnish to the Company such
information regarding such Holder and the proposed disposition by such Holder
of such Registrable Securities as the Company and the Guarantors may from time
to time reasonably request in writing. The Company and the Guarantors shall be
entitled to refuse to include for registration the Registrable Securities held
by any Holder who fails to comply with such request and provide the requested
information after being given 15 Business Days notice of such request to the
extent such information is required by applicable law to be included in the
Shelf Registration Statement, and such Holder shall not be entitled to
additional interest pursuant to Section 2(d) above.

   (c) In the case of a Shelf Registration Statement, each Holder of
Registrable Securities covered in such Shelf Registration Statement agrees
that, upon receipt of any notice from the Company and the Guarantors of the
happening of any event of the kind described in Section 3(a)(v)(3), (5), or
(6) hereof, such Holder will forthwith discontinue disposition of Registrable
Securities pursuant to the Shelf Registration Statement until such Holder's
receipt of the copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus contemplated by
Section 3(a)(ix) hereof, or until it is advised in writing by the Company that
the use of the Prospectus may be resumed, and, if so directed by the Company
and the Guarantors, such Holder will deliver to the Company and the Guarantors
all copies in its possession, other than permanent file copies then in such
Holder's possession, of the Prospectus covering such Registrable Securities
that is current at the time of receipt of such notice.

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   (d) If the Company and the Guarantors shall give any notice pursuant to
Section 3(c) hereof to suspend the disposition of Registrable Securities
pursuant to a Shelf Registration Statement, the Company and the Guarantors
shall extend the period during which such Shelf Registration Statement shall be
maintained effective pursuant to this Agreement by the number of days equal to
the number of days in the period from and including the date of the giving of
such notice to and including the date when the Holders of such Registrable
Securities shall have received copies of the supplemented or amended Prospectus
necessary to resume such dispositions. The Company and the Guarantors may give
any such notice pursuant to Section 3(c) only twice during any 365-day period
and any such suspensions shall not exceed 75 days in any 365-day period and
there shall not be more than two suspensions in effect during any 365-day
period.

   (e) In the case of an Underwritten Offering, the investment bank or
investment banks and manager or managers (each an "Underwriter") that will
administer the offering will be selected by the Holders of a majority of the
outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Registrable Securities included
in such offering, subject to the Company's consent, which consent shall not be
unreasonably withheld. Such Holders shall be responsible for all underwriting
commissions and discounts in connection therewith. No Holder of Registrable
Securities may participate in any Underwritten Offering unless such Holder
(i) agrees to sell such Holder's Registrable Securities on the basis provided
in any underwriting arrangements approved by the Persons entitled hereunder to
approve such arrangements and (ii) completes and executes all questionnaires,
powers of attorney, indemnities, underwriting agreements and other documents
required under the terms of such underwriting arrangements, provided that the
Holders are given 15 Business Days notice of such requests.

   (f) Notwithstanding anything contained herein, the Holders may only sell
their Registrable Securities in an Underwritten Offering with the Company's
consent, which may be granted or withheld in the Company's sole discretion.

   4. Participation of Broker-Dealers in Exchange Offer. (a) The Staff has
taken the position that any broker-dealer that receives Exchange Securities for
its own account in the Exchange Offer in exchange for Securities that were
acquired by such broker-dealer as a result of market-making or other trading
activities (a "Participating Broker-Dealer") may be deemed to be an
"underwriter" within the meaning of the Securities Act and must deliver a
prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act in connection with
any resale of such Exchange Securities.

   The Company and the Guarantors understand that it is the Staff's position
that if the Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer Registration Statement
includes a plan of distribution containing a statement to the above effect and
the means by which Participating Broker-Dealers may resell the Exchange
Securities, without naming the Participating Broker-Dealers or specifying the
amount of Exchange Securities owned by them, such Prospectus may be delivered
by Participating Broker-Dealers (or, to the extent permitted by law, made
available to purchasers) to satisfy their prospectus delivery obligation under
the Securities Act in connection with resales of Exchange Securities for

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their own accounts, so long as the Prospectus otherwise meets the requirements
of the Securities Act.

   (b) In light of the above, and notwithstanding the other provisions of this
Agreement, the Company and the Guarantors agree to use their reasonable best
efforts to amend or supplement the Prospectus contained in the Exchange Offer
Registration Statement for a period of up to 180 days after the last Exchange
Date (as such period may be extended pursuant to Section 3(d) of this Agreement
(in the case of a Shelf Registration Statement that is combined with an
Exchange Offer Registration Statement)), if requested by the Initial Purchasers
or by one or more Participating Broker-Dealers, in order to expedite or
facilitate the disposition of any Exchange Securities by Participating
Broker-Dealers consistent with the positions of the Staff recited in
Section 4(a) above. The Company and the Guarantors further agree that
Participating Broker-Dealers shall be authorized to deliver such Prospectus
(or, to the extent permitted by law, make available) during such period in
connection with the resales contemplated by this Section 4. The Participating
Broker-Dealers shall not be authorized by the Company to deliver and shall not
deliver such Prospectus after such period in connection with the resales
contemplated by this Section 4.

   (c) The Initial Purchasers shall have no liability to the Company, any
Guarantor or any Holder with respect to any request that they may make pursuant
to Section 4(b) above.

   5. Indemnification and Contribution. (a) The Company and each Guarantor,
jointly and severally, agree to indemnify and hold harmless (i) each Initial
Purchaser and each Holder, their respective affiliates, directors and officers
and each Person, if any, who controls any Initial Purchaser or any Holder
within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act or Section 20 of the
Exchange Act, from and against any and all losses, claims, damages and
liabilities (including, without limitation, legal fees and other expenses
incurred in connection with any suit, action or proceeding or any claim
asserted, as such fees and expenses are incurred), joint or several, that arise
out of, or are based upon, (1) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement
of a material fact contained in any Registration Statement or any omission or
alleged omission to state therein a material fact required to be stated therein
or necessary in order to make the statements therein not misleading, or (2) any
untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact contained in
any Prospectus, any Free Writing Prospectus used in violation of this Agreement
or any "issuer information" ("Issuer Information") filed or required to be
filed pursuant to Rule 433(d) under the Securities Act , or any omission or
alleged omission to state therein a material fact necessary in order to make
the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were
made, not misleading, in each case except insofar as such losses, claims,
damages or liabilities arise out of, or are based upon, any untrue statement or
omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made in reliance upon and in
conformity with any information relating to any Initial Purchaser or
information relating to any Holder furnished to the Company in writing through
JPMorgan or any selling Holder respectively expressly for use therein. In
connection with any Underwritten Offering permitted by Section 3, the Company
and the Guarantors, jointly and severally, will also indemnify the
Underwriters, if any, selling brokers, dealers

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and similar securities industry professionals participating in the
distribution, their respective affiliates and each Person who controls such
Persons(within the meaning of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act) to the
same extent as provided above with respect to the indemnification of the
Holders, if requested in connection with any Registration Statement, any
Prospectus, any Free Writing Prospectus or any Issuer Information.

   (b) Each Holder agrees, severally and not jointly, to indemnify and hold
harmless the Company, the Guarantors, the Initial Purchasers and the other
selling Holders, the directors of the Company and the Guarantors, each officer
of the Company and the Guarantors who signed the Registration Statement and
each Person, if any, who controls the Company, the Guarantors, any Initial
Purchaser and any other selling Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Securities Act or Section 20 of the Exchange Act to the same extent as the
indemnity set forth in paragraph (a) above, but only with respect to any
losses, claims, damages or liabilities that arise out of, or are based upon,
any untrue statement or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission made
in reliance upon and in conformity with any information relating to such Holder
furnished to the Company in writing by or on behalf of such Holder expressly
for use in any Registration Statement and any Prospectus.

   (c) If any suit, action, proceeding (including any governmental or
regulatory investigation), claim or demand shall be brought or asserted against
any Person in respect of which indemnification may be sought pursuant to either
paragraph (a) or (b)above, such Person (the "Indemnified Person") shall
promptly notify the Person against whom such indemnification may be sought (the
"Indemnifying Person") in writing; provided that the failure to notify the
Indemnifying Person shall not relieve it from any liability that it may have
under this Section 5 except to the extent that it has been materially
prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such
failure; and provided, further, that the failure to notify the Indemnifying
Person shall not relieve it from any liability that it may have to an
Indemnified Person otherwise than under this Section 5. If any such proceeding
shall be brought or asserted against an Indemnified Person and it shall have
notified the Indemnifying Person thereof; the Indemnifying Person shall retain
counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person (who shall not,
without the consent of the Indemnified Person, be counsel to the Indemnifying
Person) to represent the Indemnified Person and any others entitled to
indemnification pursuant to this Section 5 that the Indemnifying Person may
designate in such proceeding and shall pay the fees and expenses of such
proceeding and shall pay the fees and expenses of such counsel related to such
proceeding, as incurred. In any such proceeding, any Indemnified Person shall
have the right to retain its own counsel, but the fees and expenses of such
counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnified Person unless (i) the
Indemnifying Person and the Indemnified Person shall have mutually agreed to
the contrary; (ii) the Indemnifying Person has failed within a reasonable time
to retain counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Person; (iii) the
Indemnified Person shall have reasonably concluded that there may be legal
defenses available to it that are different from or in addition to those
available to the Indemnifying Person; or (iv) the named parties in any such
proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the Indemnifying
Person and the Indemnified Person and representation of both parties by

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the same counsel would be inappropriate due to actual or potential differing
interests between them. It is understood and agreed that the Indemnifying
Person shall not, in connection with any proceeding or related proceeding in
the same jurisdiction, be liable for the fees and expenses of more than one
separate firm (in addition to any local counsel) for all Indemnified Persons,
and that all such fees and expenses shall be reimbursed as they are incurred.
Any such separate firm (x) for any Initial Purchaser , its affiliates,
directors and officers and any control Persons of such Initial Purchaser shall
be designated in writing by JPMorgan, (y) for any Holder, its directors and
officers and any control Persons of such Holder shall be designated in writing
by the Majority Holders and (z) in all other cases shall be designated in
writing by the Company. The Indemnifying Person shall not be liable for any
settlement of any proceeding effected without its written consent, but if
settled with such consent or if there be a final judgment for the plaintiff,
the Indemnifying Person agrees to indemnify each Indemnified Person from and
against any loss or liability by reason of such settlement or judgment.
Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, if at any time an Indemnified Person
shall have requested that an Indemnifying Person reimburse the Indemnified
Person for fees and expenses of counsel as contemplated by this paragraph, the
Indemnifying Person shall be liable for any settlement of any proceeding
effected without its written consent if (i) such settlement is entered into
more than 30 days after receipt by the Indemnifying Person of such request;
(ii) the Indemnifying Person shall not have reimbursed the Indemnified Person
in accordance with such request prior to the date of such settlement and
(iii) the Indemnified Person shall have given at least 30 days prior written
notice of its intention to settle. No Indemnifying Person shall, without the
written consent of the Indemnified Person, effect any settlement of any pending
or threatened proceeding in respect of which any Indemnified Person is or could
have been a party and indemnification could have been sought hereunder by such
Indemnified Person, unless such settlement (A) includes an unconditional
release of such Indemnified Person, in form and substance reasonably
satisfactory to such Indemnified Person, from all liability on claims that are
the subject matter of such proceeding and (B) does not include any statement as
to or any admission of fault, culpability or a failure to act by or on behalf
of any Indemnified Person.

   (d) If the indemnification provided for in paragraphs (a) and (b) above is
unavailable to or insufficient to hold harmless an Indemnified Person in
respect of any losses, claims, damages or liabilities referred to therein, then
each Indemnifying Person under such paragraph, in lieu of indemnifying such
Indemnified Person thereunder, shall contribute to the amount paid or payable
by such Indemnified Person as a result of such losses, claims, damages or
liabilities (i) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative
benefits received by the Company and the Guarantors from the offering of the
Securities and the Exchange Securities, on the one hand, and by the Holders
from receiving Securities or Exchange Securities registered under the
Securities Act , on the other hand, or (ii) if the allocation provided by
clause (i) is not permitted by applicable law, in such proportion as is
appropriate to reflect not only the relative benefits referred to in clause
(i) but also the relative fault of the Company and the Guarantors on the one
hand and the Holders on the other in connection with the statements or
omissions that resulted in such losses, claims, damages or liabilities, as well
as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of the
Company and the Guarantors on the one hand and the Holders on the other shall
be determined by reference to, among other

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things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or
the omission or alleged omission to state a material fact relates to
information supplied by the Company and the Guarantors on the one hand or by
the Holders on the other and the parties' relative intent, knowledge, access to
information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission.

   (e) The Company, the Guarantors and the Holders agree that it would not be
just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 5 were determined
by pro rata allocation (even if the Holders were treated as one entity for such
purpose) or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the
equitable considerations referred to in paragraph (d) above. The amount paid or
payable by an Indemnified Person as a result of the losses, claims, damages and
liabilities referred to in paragraph (d) above shall be deemed to include,
subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other expenses
reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Person in connection with
investigating, preparing to defend, or defending any such action or claim.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 5 , in no event shall a Holder
be required to contribute any amount in excess of the amount by which the total
price at which the Securities or Exchange Securities sold by such Holder
exceeds the amount of any damages that such Holder has otherwise been required
to pay by reason of such untrue or alleged untrue statement or omission or
alleged omission. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation (within the
meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to
contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent
misrepresentation. The Holders' obligations to contribute pursuant to this
Section 5 are several in proportion to the respective principal amount of the
Registrable Securities held by each Holder and not joint.

   (f) The remedies provided for in this Section 5 are not exclusive and shall
not limit any rights or remedies that may otherwise be available to any
Indemnified Person at law or in equity.

   (g) The indemnity and contribution provisions contained in this Section 5
shall remain operative and in full force and effect regardless of (i) any
termination of this Agreement, (ii) any investigation made by or on behalf of
the Initial Purchasers or any Holder or any Person controlling any Initial
Purchaser or any Holder, or by or on behalf of the Company or the Guarantors or
the officers or directors of or any Person controlling the Company or the
Guarantors, (iii) acceptance of any of the Exchange Securities and (iv) any
sale of Registrable Securities pursuant to a Shelf Registration Statement .

   6. General.

   (a) No Inconsistent Agreements. The Company and the Guarantors represent,
warrant and agree that (i) the rights granted to the Holders hereunder do not
in any way conflict with and are not inconsistent with the rights granted to
the holders of any other outstanding securities issued or guaranteed by the
Company or any Guarantor under any other agreement and (ii) neither the Company
nor any Guarantor has entered into, or on or after the date of this Agreement
will enter into, any agreement that is inconsistent with

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the rights granted to the Holders of Registrable Securities in this Agreement
or otherwise conflicts with the provisions hereof.

   (b) Amendments and Waivers. The provisions of this Agreement, including the
provisions of this sentence, may not be amended, modified or supplemented, and
waivers or consents to departures from the provisions hereof may not be given
unless the Company and the Guarantors have obtained the written consent of
Holders of at least a majority in aggregate principal amount of the outstanding
Registrable Securities affected by such amendment, modification, supplement,
waiver or consent ; provided that no amendment, modification, supplement,
waiver or consent to any departure from the provisions of Section 5 hereof
shall be effective as against any Holder of Registrable Securities unless
consented to in writing by such Holder . Any amendments, modifications,
supplements, waivers or consents pursuant to this Section 6(b) shall be by a
writing executed by each of the parties hereto.

   (c) Notices. All notices and other communications provided for orpermitted
hereunder shall be made in writing by hand-delivery, registered first-class
mail, telex, telecopier, or any courier guaranteeing overnight delivery (i) if
to a Holder, at the most current address given by such Holder to the Company by
means of a notice given in accordance with the provisions of this Section 6(c),
which address initially is, with respect to the Initial Purchasers, the address
set forth in the Purchase Agreement; (ii) if to the Company and the Guarantors,
initially at the Company's address set forth in the Purchase Agreement and
thereafter at such other address, notice of which is given in accordance with
the provisions of this Section 6(c); and (iii) to such other persons at their
respective addresses as provided in the Purchase Agreement and thereafter at
such other address, notice of which is given in accordance with the provisions
of this Section 6(c) . All such notices and communications shall be deemed to
have been duly given: at the time delivered by hand, if personally delivered;
five Business Days after being deposited in the mail, postage prepaid, if
mailed; when answered back, if telexed; when receipt is acknowledged, if
telecopied; and on the next Business Day if timely delivered to an air courier
guaranteeing overnight delivery. Copies of all such notices, demands or other
communications shall be concurrently delivered by the Person giving the same to
the Trustee, at the address specified in the Indenture.

   (d) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and
be binding upon the successors, assigns and transferees of each of the parties,
including, without limitation and without the need for an express assignment,
subsequent Holders; provided that nothing herein shall be deemed to permit any
assignment, transfer or other disposition of Registrable Securities in
violation of the terms of the Purchase Agreement or the Indenture. If any
transferee of any Holder shall acquire Registrable Securities in any manner,
whether by operation of law or otherwise, such Registrable Securities shall be
held subject to all the terms of this Agreement, and by taking and holding such
Registrable Securities such Person shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed
to be bound by and to perform all of the terms and provisions of this Agreement
and such Person shall be entitled to receive the benefits hereof. The Initial
Purchasers (in their capacity as Initial Purchasers) shall have no liability or
obligation to the Company or the

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Guarantors with respect to any failure by a Holder to comply with, or any
breach by any Holder of, any of the obligations of such Holder under this
Agreement.

   (e) Third Party Beneficiaries. Each Holder shall be a third party
beneficiary to the agreements made hereunder between the Company and the
Guarantors, on the one hand, and the Initial Purchasers , on the other hand,
and shall have the right to enforce such agreements directly to the extent it
deems such enforcement necessary or advisable to protect its rights or the
rights of other Holders hereunder.

   (f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts and by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which
when so executed shall be deemed to be an original and all of which taken
together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

   (g) Headings. The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of
reference only, are not a part of this Agreement and shall not limit or
otherwise affect the meaning hereof.

   (h) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

   (i) Entire Agreement; Severability. This Agreement contains the entire
agreement between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all oral statements and prior writings with respect thereto. If any
term, provision, covenant or restriction contained in this Agreement is held by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable or
against public policy, the remainder of the terms, provisions, covenants and
restrictions contained herein shall remain in full force and effect and shall
in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated. The Company, the Guarantors and
the Initial Purchasers shall endeavor in good faith negotiations to replace the
invalid, void or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions the economic
effect of which comes as close as possible to that of the invalid, void or
unenforceable provisions.


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   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first written above.

                                           AVIS BUDGET CAR RENTAL, LLC
                                           AVIS BUDGET FINANCE, INC.

                                           By     /s/ David B. Wyshner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David B. Wyshner
                                           Title: Executive Vice President,
                                                  Chief Financial Officer and
                                                  Treasurer

                                           AVIS BUDGET HOLDINGS, LLC

                                           By     /s/ David B. Wyshner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David B. Wyshner
                                           Title: Executive Vice President,
                                                  Chief Financial Officer and
                                                  Treasurer

                                           AVIS ASIA AND PACIFIC, LIMITED
                                           AVIS CAR RENTAL GROUP, LLC
                                           AVIS CARIBBEAN, LIMITED
                                           AVIS ENTERPRISES, INC.
                                           AVIS GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC
                                           AVIS INTERNATIONAL, LTD.
                                           AVIS LEASING CORPORATION
                                           AVIS RENT A CAR SYSTEM, LLC
                                           PF CLAIMS MANAGEMENT, LTD.

                                           By     /s/ David B. Wyshner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David B. Wyshner
                                           Title: Chief Financial Officer

                                           CENDANT CAR RENTAL OPERATIONS
                                           SUPPORT, INC.
                                           WIZARD CO., INC.

                                           By     /s/ David B. Wyshner
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David B. Wyshner
                                           Title: Treasurer



                                           ARACS LLC
                                           AVIS OPERATIONS, LLC

                                           By     /s/ Robert E. Muhs
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  Robert E. Muhs
                                           Title: Vice President and Assistant
                                                  Secretary

                                           BGI LEASING, INC.
                                           BUDGET RENT A CAR SYSTEM, INC.

                                           By     /s/ David Blaskey
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David Blaskey
                                           Title: President,

                                           BUDGET TRUCK RENTAL LLC

                                           By     /s/ David Blaskey
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           Name:  David Blaskey
                                           Title: Senior Vice President,



Confirmed and accepted as of the date first above written:

J.P. MORGAN SECURITIES INC.

For itself and on behalf of
the several InitialPurchasers

By  /s/ Authorized Signatory
    -------------------------
    Authorized Signatory



                                                                        Annex A

                 Counterpart to Registration Rights Agreement

   The undersigned hereby absolutely, unconditionally and irrevocably agrees as
a Guarantor (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
April 19, 2006 by and among the Company, a Delaware limited liability company,
the guarantors party thereto and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., on behalf of
itself and the other Initial Purchasers) to be bound by the teiins and
provisions of such Registration Rights Agreement.

   IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this counterpart as of
__________.

                                           [NAME]

                                           By:
                                                  -----------------------------
                                           NAME:
                                           Title:



                                  Schedule 1

Avis Budget Holdings, LLC
ARACS LLC
Avis Asia and Pacific, Limited
Avis Car Rental Group, LLC
Avis Caribbean, Limited
Avis Enterprises, Inc.
Avis Group Holdings, LLC
Avis International, Ltd.
Avis Leasing Corporation
Avis Operations, LLC
Avis Rent A Car System, LLC
BGI Leasing, Inc.
Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.
Budget Truck Rental LLC
Cendant Car Rental Operations Support, Inc. PF Claims Management, Ltd.
Wizard Co., Inc.



                                  Schedule 2

Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Banc of America Securities LLC
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC
Barclays Capital Inc.
Calyon Securities (USA), Inc.
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Daiwa Securities America Inc.
Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities International plc
Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc.
Scotia Capital (USA) Inc.
The Williams Capital Group, L.P.


                                                                    Exhibit 5.1

                                                   April 3, 2007

Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
Avis Budget Group, Inc.
  and the other Guarantors set forth below
c/o Avis Budget Group, Inc.
Six Sylvan Way
Parsippany, NJ 07054

                    RE:  Registration Statement on Form S-4

Ladies and Gentlemen:

       We have acted as special counsel to Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("Car Rental LLC"), Avis Budget Finance,
Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Avis Budget Finance" and, together with Car
Rental LLC, the "Issuers"), Avis Budget Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation
("Avis Budget Group"), and the subsidiaries of Avis Budget Group listed on
Schedule I hereto (the "Subsidiary Guarantors" and, together with Avis Budget
Group, the "Guarantors" and, collectively with the Issuers, the "Registrants")
in connection with the public offering of the Issuers' (i) $250,000,000
aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 (the
"Floating Rate Exchange Notes"), (ii) $375,000,000 aggregate principal amount
of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (the "7.625% Exchange Notes") and
(iii) $375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016,
in each case as issued and authenticated under the Indenture (as defined below)
(the "7.75% Senior Exchange Notes," and together with the Floating Rate
Exchange Notes and the 7.625% Exchange Notes, the "Exchange Notes"). The
obligations of the Issuers under the Exchange Notes are to be guaranteed by the
Guarantors on the terms specified in the Indenture (the "Guarantees"). As
contemplated by the Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 19, 2006 (the
"Registration Rights Agreement"), by and among the Issuers, the Guarantors,
J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and the other initial purchasers referred to
therein, the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees are to be issued pursuant to an
exchange offer (the "Exchange Offer") in exchange for: (i) in the case of the
Floating Rate Exchange Notes, a like principal amount of the Issuers' issued
and outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014, and the guarantees
thereof, which were issued on April 19, 2006 under the Indenture, dated as of
April 19, 2006 (as supplemented, the "Indenture"), among the Issuers, the
Guarantors and The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, as trustee
(the "Trustee") (the "Floating Rate Restricted Notes"); (ii) in the case of the
7.625% Exchange Notes, a like principal amount of the Issuers' issued and
outstanding 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014, and the guarantees thereof, which
were issued on April 19, 2006 under the Indenture (the "7.625% Restricted
Notes"); and (iii) in the case of the 7.75% Exchange Notes, a like principal
amount of the Issuers' issued and outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016, and
the guarantees thereof, which were issued on April 19, 2006 under the Indenture
(together with the Floating Rate Restricted Notes and the 7.625% Restricted
Notes, the "Restricted Notes").

       This opinion is being furnished in accordance with the requirements of
Item 601(b)(5) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Act").

       In connection with this opinion, we have examined originals or copies,
certified or otherwise identified to our satisfaction, of:

       i.    the Registration Statement (the "Registration Statement") on Form
             S-4 relating to the Exchange Notes and the Guarantees to be filed
             on the date hereof with the Securities and Exchange Commission
             (the "Commission");



       ii.   an executed copy of the Registration Rights Agreement;

       iii.  an executed copy of the Indenture;

       iv.   an executed copy of the Supplemental Indenture, dated as of
             February 8, 2007, by and among the Issuers, the Guarantors and the
             Trustee (the "Supplemental Indenture");

       v.    the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Avis
             Budget Group, as currently in effect and as certified by the
             Secretary of State of the State of Delaware;

       vi.   the Amended and Restated By-laws of Avis Budget Group, as
             currently in effect and as certified by Jean Sera, Senior Vice
             President and Secretary of Avis Budget Group;

       vii.  the Certificate of Formation of Car Rental LLC, as currently in
             effect and as certified by the Secretary of State of the State of
             Delaware;

       viii. the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of
             Car Rental LLC, as currently in effect and as certified by Jean
             Sera, Senior Vice President and Secretary of Avis Budget Group;

       ix.   the Certificate of Incorporation of Avis Budget Finance, as
             currently in effect and as certified by the Secretary of State of
             the State of Delaware;

       x.    the By-laws of Avis Budget Finance, as currently in effect and as
             certified by Jean Sera, Senior Vice President and Secretary of
             Avis Budget Group;

       xi.   the certificate of formation or certificate of incorporation, as
             the case may be, as amended or restated to the date hereof, of
             each of the Subsidiary Guarantors, as certified by the Secretary
             of State of the State of Delaware;

       xii.  the limited liability company agreement or by-laws, as the case
             may be, as amended or restated to the date hereof, of each of the
             Subsidiary Guarantors, as certified by Jean Sera, Senior Vice
             President and Secretary of Avis Budget Group;

       xiii. certain resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors or Board of
             Managers, as the case may be, of Car Rental LLC, Avis Budget
             Finance, Avis Budget Group and each of the Subsidiary Guarantors,
             each as certified by Jean Sera, Senior Vice President and
             Secretary of Avis Budget Group, and each relating to, among other
             things, the issuance and sale of the Restricted Notes and the
             Exchange Notes, the Guarantees, the Indenture, the Registration
             Rights Agreement and related matters;

       xiv.  the Statement of Eligibility and Qualification on Form T-1 under
             the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended (the "Trust Indenture
             Act"), of the Trustee, filed as an exhibit to the Registration
             Statement; and

       xv.   the form of global certificates evidencing the Exchange Notes (the
             "Global Notes").

       We have also examined originals or copies, certified or otherwise
identified to our satisfaction, of such records of the Registrants and such
agreements, certificates of public officials, certificates of officers or other
representatives of the Registrants and others, and such other documents,
certificates and records as we have deemed necessary or appropriate as a basis
for the opinion set forth herein.

       In our examination, we have assumed the legal capacity of all natural
persons, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all documents
submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of all
documents submitted to us as facsimile, electronic, certified, conformed or
photostatic



copies and the authenticity of the originals of such copies. In making our
examination of documents executed or to be executed, we have assumed that the
parties thereto, other than the Registrants, had or will have the power,
corporate or other, to enter into and perform all obligations thereunder and
have also assumed the due authorization by all requisite action, corporate or
other, and execution and delivery by such parties of such documents and the
validity and binding effect thereof on such parties. As to any facts material
to the opinions expressed herein that we have not independently established or
verified, we have relied upon statements and representations of officers and
other representatives of the Registrants and others and of public officials.

       Our opinion set forth herein is limited to the Delaware General
Corporation Law, the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act and those laws of
the State of New York that, in our experience, are normally applicable to
transactions of the type contemplated by the Exchange Offer and, to the extent
that judicial or regulatory orders or decrees or consents, approvals, licenses,
authorizations, validations, filings, recordings or registrations with
governmental authorities are relevant, to those required under such laws (all
of the foregoing being referred to as "Opined on Law"). We do not express any
opinion with respect to the law of any jurisdiction other than Opined on Law or
as to the effect of any such non-Opined-on Law on the opinions herein stated.

       The opinion set forth below is subject to the following qualifications,
further assumptions and limitations:

       (a) the validity or enforcement of any agreements or instruments may be
limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or
other similar laws affecting creditors' rights generally and by general
principles of equity (regardless of whether enforceability is considered in a
proceeding in equity or at law); and

       (b) we do not express any opinion as to the applicability or effect of
any fraudulent transfer, preference or similar law on the Exchange Offer, the
Exchange Notes, the Indenture or the Supplemental Indenture or any transaction
contemplated thereby.

       Based upon and subject to the foregoing and the limitations,
qualifications, exceptions and assumptions set forth herein, we are of the
opinion that, when the Registration Statement, as finally amended (including
all necessary post-effective amendments), has become effective under the Act
and the Indenture has been qualified under the Trust Indenture Act, and the
Global Notes, including the Guarantees, in the form examined by us, have been
duly executed and authenticated in accordance with the terms of the Indenture
and have been issued and delivered upon consummation of the Exchange Offer
against receipt of Restricted Notes surrendered in exchange therefor in
accordance with the terms of the Exchange Offer, the Exchange Notes will
constitute valid and binding obligations of the Issuers, enforceable against
the Issuers in accordance with their terms, and the Guarantees will constitute
valid and binding obligations of the Guarantors, enforceable against the
Guarantors in accordance with their terms.

       In rendering the opinion set forth above, we have assumed that the
execution and delivery by the Registrants of the Indenture and the Exchange
Notes, the consummation by the Registrants of the Exchange Offer and the
performance by the Registrants of their respective obligations under the
Exchange Notes, do not and will not violate, conflict with or constitute a
default under any agreement or instrument to which the Registrants or their
properties are subject, except that we do not make this assumption with respect
to those agreements and instruments which have been identified to us by the
Registrants as being material to them and which are listed as exhibits in Part
II of the Registration Statement.

       We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion with the Commission as
an exhibit to the Registration Statement. We also consent to the reference to
our firm under the caption "Legal Matters" in the prospectus included in the
Registration Statement. In giving this consent, we do not thereby admit that we
are included in the category of persons whose consent is required under
Section 7 of the Act or the rules and regulations of the Commission.

                                    Very truly yours,

                                    /s/ Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP



                                                                     Schedule I

                                 SUBSIDIARIES

Avis Budget Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Avis Asia and Pacific, Limited, a Delaware corporation
Avis Car Rental Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Avis Caribbean, Limited, a Delaware corporation
Avis Enterprises, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Avis Group Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Avis International, Ltd., a Delaware corporation
Avis Leasing Corporation, a Delaware corporation
Avis Rent A Car System, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
PF Claims Management, Ltd., a Delaware corporation
AB Car Rental Services Inc. (f/k/a Cendant Car Rental Operations Support,
Inc.), a Delaware corporation
Wizard Co., Inc., a Delaware corporation
ARACS LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
Avis Operations, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
BGI Leasing, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Budget Rent A Car System, Inc., a Delaware corporation
Budget Truck Rental LLC, a Delaware limited liability company


                                                                   Exhibit 23.1


           CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form S-4 of our report
dated March 1, 2007 (April 2, 2007 as to Note 23) (which report expresses an
unqualified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and includes an
explanatory paragraph relating to the Company's classification of certain
subsidiaries as discontinued operations and the adoption of the Company's new
segment reporting structure) relating to the consolidated financial statements
of Avis Budget Group, Inc., appearing in the Prospectus, which is part of this
Registration Statement.

We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Experts" in such
Prospectus.


/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New York, New York
April 2, 2007


                                                                     Exhibit 25

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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                               -----------------

                                   FORM T-1

                           STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
                  UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A
                   CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

                     CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE
                     ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO
                              SECTION 305 (B) (2)

                               -----------------

               THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK
              (Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

                    New York                               13-5691211
 (Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization         ( I.R.S. Employer
          if not a U.S. national bank)               Identification Number)

                One Liberty Plaza
                 New York, N.Y.                               10006
     (Address of principal executive office)               ( Zip code)

                                      N/A
            Name, address and telephone number of agent for service

                          Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC
                           Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
              (Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

                                   Delaware
        (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

                                  22-3475741
                                  20-4542671
                     (I.R.S. employer identification no.)

                 6 Sylvan Way
                Parsippany, NJ                      07054
             (Address of principal
              executive offices)                (Postal Code)

                  Floating Rate Senior Notes due May 15, 2014
                      7.75% Senior Notes due May 15, 2016
                     7.625% Senior Notes due May 15, 2014
                      (Title of the indenture securities)

================================================================================



Item 1. General Information

        Furnish the following information as to the trustee:

        (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to
    which it is subject.

                 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
                 Washington, D.C.

                 State of New York Banking Department
                 State House, Albany, N.Y.

        (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

             The Trustee is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Item 2. Affiliation with the Obligor.

        If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such
        affiliation.
             The obligor is not an affiliate of the Trustee.

Item 3  through Item 15. Not applicable.

Item 16.List of Exhibits.

        List below all exhibits filed as part of this statement of eligibility.

   Exhibit 1 -   Copy of the Organization Certificate of the Trustee as now
                 in effect. (Exhibit 1 to T-1 to Registration Statement No.
                 333-6688).
   Exhibit 2 -   Copy of the Certificate of Authority of the Trustee to
                 commerce business. (Exhibit 2 to T-1 to Registration
                 Statement No. 333-6688).

   Exhibit 3 -   None; authorization to exercise corporate trust powers is
                 contained in the documents identified above as Exhibit 1
                 and 2.

   Exhibit 4 -   Copy of the existing By-Laws of the Trustee. (Exhibit 4 to
                 T-1 to Registration Statement No. 333-6688).

   Exhibit 5 -   Not applicable.

   Exhibit 6 -   The consent of the Trustee required by Section 321 (b) of
                 the Trust Indenture Act of 1939.(Exhibit 6 to T-1 to
                 Registration Statement No. 333-27685).

   Exhibit 7 -   Copy of the latest Report of Condition of the Trustee as of
                 December 31, 2006

                                      -2-



                                   SIGNATURE

   Pursuant to the requirements of the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, the
Trustee, The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, a corporation
organized and existing under the laws of the State of New York, has duly caused
this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized, all in the City of New York, and State of New York,
on the 3rd day of April, 2007.

                               THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA TRUST COMPANY OF NEW YORK

                               By: /S/ Warren A. Goshine
                                   -----------------------------------
                                   Warren A. Goshine
                                   Vice President



The Bank of Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York
Legal Title of Bank

New York
City

New York   10006
State      Zip Code

FDIC Certificate Number /_/_/_/_/_/

Consolidated Report of Condition for Insured Commercial
and State-Chartered Savings Banks for December 31, 2006

All schedules are to be reported in thousands of dollars. Unless otherwise
indicated, report the amount outstanding as of the last business day of the
quarter.

SCHEDULE RC-BALANCE SHEET

Dollar Amounts in Thousands RCON Bil Mil Thou --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- --- --- ---- ASSETS 1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions (from Schedule RC-A): a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin(1).................. 0081 479 1.a. b. Interest-bearing balances(2)........................................... 0071 6 000 1.b. 2. Securities: a. Held-to-maturity securities (from Schedule RC-B, column A)............. 1754 6 741 2.a. b. Available-for-sale securities (from Schedule RC-B, column D)........... 1773 0 2.b. 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreement to resell a. Federal Funds sold..................................................... B987 0 3.a. b. Securities purchased under agreements to resell(3)..................... B989 1 000 3.b. 4. Loans and lease financing receivable (from Schedule RC-C): a. Loans and leases held for sale......................................... 5369 0 4.a. b. Loans and leases, net of unearned income.......................... B528 4.b. c. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses......................... 3123 4.c. d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance (item 4.b minus 4.c)........................................................ B529 0 4.d. 5. Trading assets (from Schedule RC-D)................................... 3545 0 5. 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases).............. 2145 0 6. 7. Other real estate owned (from Schedule RC-M).......................... 2150 0 7. 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies (from Schedule RC-M) 2130 0 8. 9. Not applicable 10. Intangible assets: a. Goodwill.......................................................... 3163 0 10.a. b. Other intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)...................... 0426 0 10.b. 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)..................................... 2160 350 11. 12. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11).............................. 2170 14 570 12.
- -------- (1) Includes cash items in process of collection and unposted debits. (2) Includes time certificates of deposit not held for trading. (3) Includes all securities resale agreements, regardless of maturity. SCHEDULE RC-CONTINUED
Dollar Amounts in Thousands RCON Bil Mil Thou --------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- --- --- ---- LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of columns A and C from Schedule RC-E).................................................... 2200 0 13.a. (1) Noninterest-bearing(l)..................................... 6631 13.a.(1) (2) Interest-bearing........................................... 6636 13.a.(2) b. Not applicable..................................................... 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase a. Federal Funds purchased(2)........................................ B993 0 14.a. b. Securities sold under agreements to purchase(3)................... B995 0 14.b. 15. Trading liabilities (from Schedule RC-D).............................. 3548 0 15. 16. Other borrowed money (includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)(from Schedule RC-M)......................... 3190 0 16. 17. and 18. Not applicable 19. Subordinated notes and debentures(4).................................. 3200 0 19. 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G)................................ 2930 449 20. 21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20)........................ 2948 449 21. 22. Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries........................ 3000 0 22. EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus......................... 3838 0 23. 24. Common stock.......................................................... 3230 1 000 24. 25. Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock).............. 3839 10 030 25. 26. a. Retained earnings................................................. 3632 3 091 26.a. b. Accumulated other comprehensive incomes(3)........................ B530 0 26.b. 27. Other equity capital components(4).................................... A130 0 27. 28. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) 3210 14 121 28. 29. Total liabilities, minority interest, and equity capital (sum of items 21, 22, and 28)................................................. 3300 14 570 29.
Memorandum To be reported with the March Report of Condition. RCON Number ---- ------ 1. Indicate in the box at the right the number of the statement below that best describes the most comprehensive level of auditing work performed far the bank by independent external auditors as of any date during 2005.... 6724 M.1. 1 = Independent audit of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report an the bank 2 = Independent audit of the bank's parent holding company conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm which submits a report on the consolidated holding company (but not on the bank separately) 3 = Attestation on bank management's assertion on the effectiveness of the bank's internal control over financial reporting by a certified public accounting firm 4 = Directors' examination of the bank conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a certified public accounting firm (may be required by state chartering authority) 5 = Directors' examination of the bank performed by other external auditors (may be required by state chartering authority) 6 = Review of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 7 = Compilation of the bank's financial statements by external auditors 8 = Other audit procedures (excluding tax preparation work) 9 = No external audit work - -------- (1) Includes total demand deposits and noninterest-bearing time and savings deposits. (2) Report overnight Federal Home Loan Bank advances in Schedule RC, item 16, "Other borrowed money". (3) Includes all securities repurchase agreements, regardless of maturity. (4) Includes limited-life preferred stock and related surplus. (5) Includes net unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities, accumulated net gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, and minimum pension liability adjustments. (6) Includes treasury stock and unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plans


                                                                   Exhibit 99.1

                            AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
                  *AND THE ISSUERS AND ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                      FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                      FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
         THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT")

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                         7.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                         7.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
                              THE SECURITIES ACT

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                          7.75% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2016
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                          7.75% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2016
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
                              THE SECURITIES ACT

                                                                         , 2007
To our Clients:

   Enclosed for your consideration is a prospectus, dated           , 2007 (the
"Prospectus"), relating to the offer (the "Exchange Offer") of Avis Budget Car
Rental, LLC ("Car Rental, LLC"), Avis Budget Finance, Inc. (together with Car
Rental, LLC, the "Issuers"), and Avis Budget Group, Inc. ("Avis Budget Group")
and certain subsidiaries of Avis Budget Group, as guarantors (together with
Avis Budget Group and the Issuers, the "Avis Budget Parties") to exchange (i)
up to $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Issuers' Floating Rate
Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered under the Securities Act
(individually a "Floating Rate Exchange Note" and collectively, the "Floating
Rate Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the Issuers' issued and
outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 (individually a "Floating Rate
Restricted Note" and collectively, the "Floating Rate Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof, (ii) up to $375,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of the Issuers' 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered
under the Securities Act (individually a "7.625% Exchange Note" and
collectively, the "7.625% Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the
Issuers' issued and outstanding 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (individually a
"7.625% Restricted Note" and collectively, the "7.625% Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof and (iii) up to $375,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of the Issuers' 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 which have been registered
under the Securities Act (individually a "7.75% Exchange Note" and
collectively, the "7.75% Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the
Issuers' issued and outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 (individually a
"7.75% Restricted Note" and collectively, the "7.75% Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof, each upon the terms and subject to the
conditions described in the Prospectus . We refer to the Floating Rate
Restricted Notes, the 7.625% Restricted Notes and the 7.75% Restricted Notes
collectively as the "Restricted Notes," to the Floating Rate Exchange Notes,
the 7.625% Exchange Notes and the 7.75% Exchange Notes collectively as the
"Exchange Notes," and to the Restricted Notes and the Exchange Notes
collectively as the "Notes." The Exchange Offer is being made in order to
satisfy certain obligations of the Avis Budget Parties contained in the
Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 19, 2006, by and among the Avis
Budget Parties and the initial purchasers referred to therein.

                                      1



   This material is being forwarded to you as the beneficial owner of the
Restricted Notes held by us for your account but not registered in your name. A
tender of such Restricted Notes may only be made by us as the holder of record
and pursuant to your instructions.

   Accordingly, we request instructions as to whether you wish us to tender on
your behalf the Restricted Notes held by us for your account, pursuant to the
terms and conditions set forth in the enclosed Prospectus. You may only tender
your Restricted Notes by book-entry transfer of the Restricted Notes into the
exchange agent's account at The Depository Trust Company.

   Your instructions should be forwarded to us as promptly as possible in order
to permit us to tender the applicable Restricted Notes on your behalf in
accordance with the provisions of the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer will
expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on , 2007 (the "Expiration Date")
unless the Exchange Offer is extended by the Avis Budget Parties. Any
Restricted Notes tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be withdrawn at
any time before the Expiration Date.

   Your attention is directed to the following:

    1. The Exchange Offer is for any and all of the Restricted Notes.

    2. The Exchange Offer is subject to certain conditions set forth in the
       Prospectus in the section captioned "The Exchange Offer--Conditions to
       the Exchange Offer."

    3. Holders of Restricted Notes will not be obligated to pay any transfer
       taxes in connection with the tender of Restricted Notes in the Exchange
       Offer unless they instruct the Avis Budget Parties to register Exchange
       Notes in the name of, or request that Restricted Notes not accepted in
       the Exchange Offer be returned to, a person other than the registered
       tendering holder. In those cases, holders of Restricted Notes will be
       responsible for the payment of any applicable transfer tax.

    4. The Exchange Offer expires at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
                 , 2007 unless the Exchange Offer is extended by the Avis
       Budget Parties.

   If you wish to have us tender your Restricted Notes, please so instruct us
by completing, executing and returning to us the instruction form on the back
of this letter.

                                      2



                         INSTRUCTIONS WITH RESPECT TO
                              THE EXCHANGE OFFER

   The undersigned acknowledge(s) receipt of your letter and the enclosed
material referred to therein relating to the Exchange Offer made by the Avis
Budget Parties with respect to the Restricted Notes.

   This will instruct you to tender the Restricted Notes held by you for the
account of the undersigned, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set
forth in the Prospectus.

   Please tender the Restricted Notes held by you for my account as indicated
below:

 

[ ] Please tender the Floating Rate Restricted Notes held by you for my account as indicated below:

                                     AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AT
                                     MATURITY OF RESTRICTED NOTES

                                Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014: $

[ ] Please do not tender any Floating Rate Restricted Notes held by you for my account.

    Dated:       , 2007

    Signature(s):

    Print Name(s) here:

    Print Address(es):

    Area Code and Telephone Number(s):

    Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s):
3 [ ] Please tender the 7.625% Restricted Notes held by you for my account as indicated below: AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AT MATURITY OF RESTRICTED NOTES 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014: $ [ ] Please do not tender any 7.625% Restricted Notes held by you for my account. Dated: , 2007 Signature(s): Print Name(s) here: Print Address(es): Area Code and Telephone Number(s): Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s):
4 [ ] Please tender the 7.75% Restricted Notes held by you for my account as indicated below: AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT AT MATURITY OF RESTRICTED NOTES 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016: $ [ ] Please do not tender any 7.75% Restricted Notes held by you for my account. Dated: , 2007 Signature(s): Print Name(s) here: Print Address(es): Area Code and Telephone Number(s): Tax Identification or Social Security Number(s):
None of the Restricted Notes held by us for your account will be tendered unless we receive written instructions from you to do so. Unless a specific contrary instruction is given in the space provided, your signature(s) hereon shall constitute an instruction to us to tender all Restricted Notes held by us for your account. 5


                                                                   Exhibit 99.2

                            AVIS BUDGET GROUP, INC.
                  *AND THE ISSUERS AND ADDITIONAL GUARANTORS

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                      FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                      FLOATING RATE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
         THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "SECURITIES ACT")

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                         7.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                         7.625% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2014
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
                              THE SECURITIES ACT

                           OFFER FOR ALL OUTSTANDING
                          7.75% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2016
                                IN EXCHANGE FOR
                          7.75% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2016
                       WHICH HAVE BEEN REGISTERED UNDER
                              THE SECURITIES ACT

                                                                         , 2007

To Brokers, Dealers, Commercial Banks, Trust Companies and Other Nominees:

   Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC ("Car Rental LLC"), Avis Budget Finance, Inc.
(together with Car Rental LLC, the "Issuers"), and Avis Budget Group, Inc.
("Avis Budget Group") and certain subsidiaries of Avis Budget Group, as
guarantors (together with Avis Budget Group and the Issuers, the "Avis Budget
Parties") are offering, upon and subject to the terms and conditions set forth
in the prospectus dated         , 2007 (the "Prospectus"), to exchange (the
"Exchange Offer") (i) up to $250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of Floating
Rate Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered under the Securities Act
(individually a "Floating Rate Exchange Note" and collectively, the "Floating
Rate Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the Issuers' issued and
outstanding Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2014 (individually a "Floating Rate
Restricted Note" and collectively, the "Floating Rate Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof, (ii) up to $375,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of the Issuers' 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 which have been registered
under the Securities Act (individually a "7.625% Exchange Note" and
collectively, the "7.625% Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the
Issuers' issued and outstanding 7.625% Senior Notes due 2014 (individually a
"7.625% Restricted Note" and collectively, the "7.625% Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof and (iii) up to $375,000,000 aggregate principal
amount of the Issuers' 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 which have been registered
under the Securities Act (individually a "7.75% Exchange Note" and
collectively, the "7.75% Exchange Notes"), for a like principal amount of the
Issuers' issued and outstanding 7.75% Senior Notes due 2016 (individually a
"7.75% Restricted Note" and collectively, the "7.75% Restricted Notes") from
the registered holders thereof. We refer to the Floating Rate Restricted Notes,
the 7.625% Restricted Notes and the 7.75% Restricted Notes collectively as the
"Restricted Notes," to the Floating Rate Exchange Notes, the 7.625% Exchange
Notes and the 7.75% Exchange Notes collectively as the "Exchange Notes," and to
the Restricted Notes and the Exchange Notes collectively as the "Notes." The
Exchange Offer is being made in order to satisfy certain obligations of the
Avis Budget Parties contained in the Registration Rights Agreement, dated April
19, 2006, by and among the Avis Budget Parties and the initial purchasers
referred to therein.



   We are requesting that you contact your clients for whom you hold Restricted
Notes regarding the Exchange Offer. For your information and for forwarding to
your clients for whom you hold Restricted Notes registered in your name or in
the name of your nominee, or who hold Restricted Notes registered in their own
names, we are enclosing the following documents:

   1. Prospectus dated           , 2007; and

   2. A form of letter which may be sent to your clients for whose account you
hold Restricted Notes registered in your name or the name of your nominee, with
space provided for obtaining such clients' instructions with regard to the
Exchange Offer.

   Your prompt action is requested. The Exchange Offer will expire at 5:00
p.m., New York City time, on           , 2007 unless the Exchange Offer is
extended by the Avis Budget Parties (the "Expiration Date"). Restricted Notes
tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer may be withdrawn at any time before the
Expiration Date.

   A holder may only tender Restricted Notes by book-entry transfer of the
Restricted Notes into the exchange agent's account at The Depository Trust
Company. To participate in the Exchange Offer, a tendering holder must, on or
prior to the Expiration Date, transmit an agent's message to the exchange
agent, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Prospectus.

   The Avis Budget Parties will, upon request, reimburse brokers, dealers,
commercial banks and trust companies for reasonable and necessary costs and
expenses incurred by them in forwarding the Prospectus and the related
documents to the beneficial owners of Restricted Notes held by them as nominee
or in a fiduciary capacity. The Avis Budget Parties will pay or cause to be
paid all transfer taxes applicable to the exchange of Restricted Notes pursuant
to the Exchange Offer.

   Any inquiry you may have with respect to the Exchange Offer, or requests for
additional copies of the enclosed materials, should be directed to The Bank of
Nova Scotia Trust Company of New York, the exchange agent for the Exchange
Offer, at its address and telephone number set forth in the Prospectus under
the caption "The Exchange Offer--Exchange Agent."

                                                  Very truly yours,

                                                  THE AVIS BUDGET PARTIES

   NOTHING HEREIN OR IN THE ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS SHALL CONSTITUTE YOU OR ANY
PERSON AS AN AGENT OF THE AVIS BUDGET PARTIES OR THE EXCHANGE AGENT, OR
AUTHORIZE YOU OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO USE ANY DOCUMENT OR MAKE ANY STATEMENTS ON
BEHALF OF ANY OF THEM WITH RESPECT TO THE EXCHANGE OFFER, EXCEPT FOR STATEMENTS
EXPRESSLY MADE IN THE PROSPECTUS.