Budget Rent A Car was founded in 1958 as a car rental company for the "budget-minded" renter. Today, as an industry leader, Budget continues to appeal to value-driven renters by offering quality vehicles and a rewarding rental experience at approximately 2,700 locations in more than 120 countries. Budget is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avis Budget Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: CAR) a global provider of business and consumer car rental services. For more information, visit www.budget.com.