Summary
This 8-K filing by Bank of America Corporation (BAC) on August 14, 2002, primarily serves to publicly disclose certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications, provided by the Principal Executive Officer (Kenneth D. Lewis) and Principal Financial Officer (James H. Hance, Jr.), were originally filed as part of the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2002. For investors, this filing confirms that BAC's senior management has officially certified the accuracy of their financial reporting. While not containing new financial data itself, it signifies compliance with new regulatory requirements enacted by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, aimed at enhancing corporate accountability and transparency following accounting scandals at other companies. This is a procedural filing, but important for demonstrating adherence to evolving corporate governance standards.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing made on August 14, 2002, reporting events on August 13, 2002.
- 2Bank of America Corporation is the subject of this report.
- 3The primary purpose is to attach certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
- 4Certifications were provided by Principal Executive Officer Kenneth D. Lewis and Principal Financial Officer James H. Hance, Jr.
- 5These certifications were originally included as part of the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2002.
- 6The filing ensures adequate and complete public disclosure of these critical certifications.
- 7This is a procedural filing related to new corporate governance and accountability regulations.