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Ryan & Maniskas, LLP Announces Investigation of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc.

WAYNE, Pa.--Ryan & Maniskas, LLP has commenced an investigation into possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law by members of the Board of Directors of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (“Dollar Thrifty�?? or the “Company�??) in connection with their actions in causing Dollar Thrifty to enter into a merger agreement with Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (“Hertz�??).

Our investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to approval of the transaction by Company’s board of directors. For more information regarding our investigation please contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free: (877) 316-3218 or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/dollarthrifty.

Under the terms of the announced agreement, Hertz will acquire Dollar Thrifty for a purchase price of $41.00 per share, in a mix of cash and Hertz common stock. The $41.00 per share purchase price is comprised of 80% cash consideration and 20% stock consideration. The cash portion will be paid in two components: (1) a $200 million special cash dividend representing approximately $6.88 per share, to be paid by Dollar Thrifty immediately prior to the transaction closing and (2) $25.92 per share to be paid by Hertz at the closing of the acquisition. The stock is at a fixed exchange ratio of 0.6366 per share.

If you own shares of Dollar Thrifty and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free: (877) 316-3218 or visit: www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/dollarthrifty. You may also email Mr. Maniskas at rmaniskas@rmclasslaw.com. For more information about class action cases in general, please visit our website: www.rmclasslaw.com.

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