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BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 3, 2023)

Filed February 3, 2023For Securities:BACBAC-PBBAC-PKBAC-PLBAC-PMBAC-PNBAC-PSBML-PJBAC-PEBAC-PPBAC-PQBACRPBML-PGBML-PHBML-PLBAC-POMER-PK

Summary

Bank of America Corporation (BAC) filed an 8-K on February 3, 2023, to announce the compensation for its Chair and CEO, Brian T. Moynihan, for the year 2022. Mr. Moynihan's total compensation was set at $30 million, a decrease from the $32 million awarded in 2021. This decision by the Board of Directors reflects an evaluation of the company's "Responsible Growth" performance throughout 2022, considering financial results, shareholder returns, and support for clients, communities, and employees. The report details strong financial performance, with net income reaching $27.5 billion, marking the third-highest in the company's history. Revenue grew 7% year-over-year, outpacing expense growth. The company returned $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and buybacks. Despite a 26% decline in its stock price, consistent with industry trends, BAC highlighted its robust balance sheet with over $273 billion in shareholders' equity and $881 billion in liquidity.

Key Highlights

  • 1CEO Brian T. Moynihan's 2022 total compensation was set at $30 million, a decrease from $32 million in 2021.
  • 2Bank of America reported a net income of $27.5 billion in 2022, its third-highest performance historically.
  • 3Revenue increased by 7% in 2022, with operating leverage improving by 400 basis points.
  • 4The company returned $12 billion to shareholders via dividends and stock repurchases in 2022.
  • 5BAC strengthened its balance sheet with over $273 billion in shareholder equity and $881 billion in liquidity at year-end 2022.
  • 6Employee compensation and benefits were enhanced, including raising the minimum wage to $22/hour and introducing a new sabbatical program.
  • 7CEO equity compensation is structured with 50% in performance-based RSUs tied to a three-year re-earn period and subject to clawback policies.

Frequently Asked Questions

The CEO's compensation was reduced from $32 million in 2021 to $30 million in 2022. The Board of Directors evaluated the company's performance in delivering 'Responsible Growth,' considering various financial and operational metrics. While the company achieved strong net income and revenue growth, the reduction may reflect broader economic conditions, stock price performance, or other factors considered by the Board in their compensation determination.

The CEO's compensation consists of a $1.5 million base salary and $28.5 million in equity incentives. This equity is divided into 30% cash-settled RSUs vesting over 12 months, 20% stock-settled RSUs vesting over four years, and 50% performance RSUs. These performance RSUs are contingent on the company meeting specific financial performance standards over a three-year period (2023-2025) and are subject to stock ownership and retention requirements.

Bank of America reported a net income of $27.5 billion in 2022, its third-highest result ever. Revenue grew by 7% compared to 2021, exceeding expense growth and resulting in 400 basis points of operating leverage. The company also demonstrated financial strength by returning $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, and maintaining a robust balance sheet with significant shareholder equity and liquidity.

In 2022, Bank of America continued its investment in employees by raising the minimum hourly wage to $22 and enhancing benefits such as childcare support and mental health programs. For communities, the company made over $350 million in philanthropic investments and committed to investing in minority- and women-led companies. Employee volunteerism and direct giving also remained a significant focus.