The transcript summarizes a conference call discussing CIT Group's second quarter 2006 earnings. Key highlights include:
- Diluted EPS increased 14% year-over-year to $1.16. Return on equity was 14.1%.
- New business volume reached a record $10 billion, up 25% from the prior year. Managed asset growth was 17% to $68 billion.
- Other revenue exceeded $300 million, or 41% of total revenue, driven by increased fees from capital markets and advisory businesses.
- Credit performance remained strong with net charge-offs of 35 basis points.
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