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BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Sep 15, 2008)

Filed September 15, 2008For 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 September 15, 2008, announces a significant development: the entry into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. This transaction, approved by both companies' Boards of Directors, signifies Bank of America's intention to acquire Merrill Lynch. The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory and stockholder approvals. Investors should note that this filing is primarily a notification of the merger agreement and details where further information, such as the Form S-4 registration statement (containing a joint proxy statement and prospectus), will be made available. This document is crucial for understanding the terms, implications, and voting procedures related to the proposed acquisition. The press release announcing the merger is attached as an exhibit, providing immediate context.

Key Highlights

  • 1Bank of America Corporation has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc., dated September 15, 2008.
  • 2The merger agreement has received approval from the Boards of Directors of both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.
  • 3The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals and stockholder votes.
  • 4A registration statement on Form S-4, including a joint proxy statement and prospectus, will be filed with the SEC to provide detailed information to investors and facilitate stockholder voting.
  • 5Investors are urged to read the forthcoming joint proxy statement/prospectus for important details regarding the merger.
  • 6The press release announcing the merger is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Bank of America Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to merge with Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. It also serves to inform investors where future critical documents related to the merger will be filed and made available.

The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, which include obtaining necessary regulatory approvals and approval from the stockholders of both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch.

More detailed information will be provided in a registration statement on Form S-4, which will include a joint proxy statement/prospectus. This document will be filed with the SEC and will be mailed to stockholders. You can also find these documents on the SEC's website (www.sec.gov), Bank of America's investor relations website, and Merrill Lynch's investor relations website once they become available.

Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and their respective directors, executive officers, and certain other members of management and employees may solicit proxies from stockholders. Information about these potential participants will be detailed in the joint proxy statement/prospectus when it is filed.