Summary
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) filed an 8-K on July 17, 2012, to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The company announced a net income of $2.5 billion, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the quarter. This filing includes the press release detailing these results and associated presentation materials for an investor conference call. Investors should note that the information presented under Item 2.02 and its attached exhibits (99.1 and 99.2) is deemed 'filed' and subject to SEC regulations. However, information provided for the Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01) and its attached exhibits (99.3 and 99.4), including supplemental information and slides, is furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act. This distinction is important for understanding the regulatory treatment of the disclosed information.
Key Highlights
- 1Bank of America reported Q2 2012 net income of $2.5 billion.
- 2Earnings per diluted share for Q2 2012 were $0.19.
- 3The 8-K filing incorporates by reference the press release detailing Q2 2012 financial results.
- 4Associated earnings slides and supplemental information were provided for an investor conference call.
- 5Information under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations) is considered 'filed'.
- 6Information under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) is furnished, not 'filed'.
- 7BAC disclaims any obligation to update information provided in the Regulation FD disclosure.