Keeley Funds Comments on CIT Group

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May 06, 2016

The largest detractor this quarter was CIT Group (NYSE:CIT), a bank which has several specialty lending and leasing platforms in addition to its West Coast branch presence. CIT fell more than 20% in the quarter as earnings expectations fell. Falling interest rates and less accretion from its large OneWest acquisition have diminished forward expectations. We stayed the course as the stock is very cheap and we believe the company’s plans to pull out costs will improve returns and ultimately earnings and share price.

From the Keeley Mid-Cap Dividend Fund first quarter 2016 commentary.