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BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Jul 23, 2003)

Filed July 23, 2003For Securities:BACBAC-PBBAC-PKBAC-PLBAC-PMBAC-PNBAC-PSBML-PJBAC-PEBAC-PPBAC-PQBACRPBML-PGBML-PHBML-PLBAC-POMER-PK

Summary

This SEC Form 8-K filing from Bank of America Corporation (BAC), filed on July 23, 2003, reports on the company's actions taken on July 15, 2003, regarding the public offering of new debt securities. The company's Board of Directors' Committee approved the issuance of $1 billion in 3.25% Senior Notes due in 2008 and $500 million in 4.75% Subordinated Notes due in 2013. These offerings were conducted under the company's existing shelf registration statement (Registration No. 333-97197) for unsecured debt securities, warrants, units, and preferred and common stock, allowing for a delayed issuance. The filing details the execution of underwriting agreements for both the senior and subordinated notes, along with associated legal opinions and resolutions. This move indicates Bank of America's strategy to raise capital through the debt markets during this period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Bank of America announced the public offering of $1 billion in 3.25% Senior Notes due 2008.
  • 2The company also announced the public offering of $500 million in 4.75% Subordinated Notes due 2013.
  • 3These debt offerings were approved by a Committee of the Board of Directors on July 15, 2003.
  • 4Underwriting agreements for both the senior and subordinated notes were executed on July 15, 2003.
  • 5The debt was issued under the company's existing shelf registration statement (Form S-3, Registration No. 333-97197) on a delayed basis.
  • 6The filing includes exhibits detailing the underwriting agreements, forms of the notes, legal opinions, and board resolutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing reports on Bank of America's approval and execution of agreements for the public offering of $1.5 billion in aggregate principal amount of new debt securities, specifically $1 billion in senior notes and $500 million in subordinated notes.

The company is issuing $1 billion of 3.25% Senior Notes due in 2008 and $500 million of 4.75% Subordinated Notes due in 2013. These offerings were approved on July 15, 2003.

The debt offerings were made under Bank of America's existing shelf registration statement (Registration No. 333-97197), which allows for the delayed issuance of up to $20 billion in various debt and equity securities.

This filing suggests that Bank of America was actively managing its capital structure and raising funds through the debt markets. Issuing senior and subordinated notes is a common method for large financial institutions to secure long-term funding.