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BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K Report (Dec 5, 2003)

Filed December 5, 2003For Securities:BACBAC-PBBAC-PKBAC-PLBAC-PMBAC-PNBAC-PSBML-PJBAC-PEBAC-PPBAC-PQBACRPBML-PGBML-PHBML-PLBAC-POMER-PK

Summary

This 8-K filing from Bank of America Corporation (BAC) on December 5, 2003, provides updated unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information related to its previously announced merger with FleetBoston Financial Corporation. The report details how the combined entity's financial statements might have appeared had the merger been completed as of September 30, 2003, for the balance sheet, and as of January 1, 2002, for the income statements. The pro forma information outlines the expected impact of the merger under purchase accounting, where Bank of America is the acquirer and FleetBoston's assets and liabilities will be recorded at fair value. Key adjustments include the allocation of the significant purchase price, the creation of goodwill, and the potential impact of restructuring and merger-related charges. This updated information is crucial for investors to understand the potential scale and financial profile of the combined Bank of America.

Key Highlights

  • 1Updated pro forma financial data for the Bank of America and FleetBoston merger, reflecting the combined entity as of September 30, 2003 (balance sheet) and for periods ending September 30, 2003, and December 31, 2002 (income statements).
  • 2The merger is being accounted for using the purchase method, with Bank of America as the acquirer, and FleetBoston's assets and liabilities to be recorded at fair value.
  • 3The estimated purchase price for FleetBoston is approximately $46.05 billion, based on a stock exchange ratio and Bank of America's stock price.
  • 4Significant pro forma adjustments include the recognition of approximately $32.62 billion in goodwill resulting from the merger.
  • 5An anticipated pre-tax charge of $1.27 billion ($800 million after-tax) for restructuring existing Bank of America operations and merger-related charges is included.
  • 6The pro forma statements show combined revenues and expenses, offering a preliminary view of the merged entity's operational scale.
  • 7The filing includes forward-looking statements and disclaimers regarding the uncertainties and risks associated with completing the merger and integrating the two companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

This filing provides updated unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for Bank of America and FleetBoston, showing how their financial statements would look if the merger had already occurred. This helps investors understand the potential financial impact and scale of the combined company.

The merger is being accounted for using the purchase method, with Bank of America as the acquirer. This means FleetBoston's assets and liabilities will be recorded on Bank of America's books at their estimated fair values at the time of the merger completion.

The estimated purchase price is approximately $46.05 billion. A significant portion of this, around $32.62 billion, is allocated to goodwill, reflecting the premium paid over the fair value of FleetBoston's net identifiable assets.

Yes, the filing mentions an anticipated pre-tax charge of $1.27 billion ($800 million after-tax) for restructuring Bank of America's existing operations and other merger-related charges. Further restructuring costs related to FleetBoston's operations are still being assessed.