Does this tender offer affect Bank of America's financial results or operations?

No. The offer covers about 0.01% of outstanding common stock and is unsolicited and unaffiliated with BAC. The filing contains no financial statements, earnings data, or guidance, and it does not change BAC's capital, dividends, or operations.

Should shareholders tender their shares to Tutanota's offer?

Bank of America recommends against it. The $40.00 price applies only if BAC's stock closes above $40.00 on the last trading day before expiration, so tendering could mean selling below market value. The offer is also subject to numerous other conditions, including financing, that may not be satisfied.

Can shareholders withdraw shares they have already tendered?

Yes. Shareholders who have tendered can withdraw their shares at any time before the offer expires, following the procedure in Tutanota's offering documents. The offer is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on May 31, 2024, unless extended.

Why might the offer's payment be delayed?

Tutanota can extend the offer for successive periods of 45 to 180 days at its discretion. Any extension would push back the payment date beyond the original May 31, 2024 expiration.

What should investors do if they receive a mini-tender offer?

Investors should check current market prices for their shares, consult a broker or financial advisor, and be cautious before acting. Mini-tender offers for less than 5% of shares are not subject to many of the SEC's standard disclosure and procedural protections.

BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 8-K SEC Disclosure

01—Abstract

Summary

Summary of the 8-K filed May 10, 2024. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) filed this 8-K to disclose an unsolicited "mini-tender" offer from Tutanota LLC, received on May 3, 2024, to buy up to 1,000,000 shares of BAC common stock at $40.00^a per share.

The shares sought represent roughly 0.01% of the company's outstanding common stock, so the offer is immaterial in size. The offer is conditional: it only pays out if BAC's closing price exceeds $40.00^b on the last trading day before expiration, meaning tendering shareholders would receive a below-market price in the scenario where the condition is met. The offer is scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m.

New York time on May 31, 2024, unless Tutanota extends it. In the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), BAC states it does not endorse the offer, is not affiliated with Tutanota, and recommends shareholders not tender their shares. The company notes that the offer is subject to numerous additional conditions, including Tutanota obtaining financing, and that there is no guarantee those conditions will be satisfied.

BAC also warns that Tutanota can extend the offer in successive periods of 45 to 180 days, which would delay payment, and points out that Tutanota made a similar offer for BAC stock in 2021. For investors, this is a routine, non-financial event with no direct impact on BAC's earnings, capital position, dividends, or operations.

The filing does not contain financial statements or new guidance. Its main significance is as a shareholder advisory: investors who are approached by mini-tender solicitations should obtain current market quotes, consult a financial advisor, and be cautious about tendering at a below-market price.

02—Key points

Key Highlights

Tutanota LLC launched an unsolicited mini-tender offer for up to 1,000,000 shares of BAC common stock at $40.00 per share, received by BAC on May 3, 2024.
The shares sought equal approximately 0.01% of BAC's outstanding common stock, making the offer financially immaterial to the company.
The $40.00 price is conditional on BAC's closing price exceeding $40.00 on the last trading day before expiration, so tendering shareholders could receive a below-market price.
BAC does not endorse the offer, is not affiliated with Tutanota, and recommends that shareholders not tender their shares.
The offer expires at 5:00 p.m. New York time on Friday, May 31, 2024, unless Tutanota extends it in successive 45- to 180-day periods, which would delay payment.
Tutanota is subject to additional conditions, including obtaining financing, and there is no guarantee the conditions will be met.
Mini-tender offers for less than 5% of shares are exempt from many SEC disclosure and procedural protections, and Tutanota made a similar offer for BAC stock in 2021.

03—Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tender offer affect Bank of America's financial results or operations?
No. The offer covers about 0.01% of outstanding common stock and is unsolicited and unaffiliated with BAC. The filing contains no financial statements, earnings data, or guidance, and it does not change BAC's capital, dividends, or operations.
Should shareholders tender their shares to Tutanota's offer?
Bank of America recommends against it. The $40.00 price applies only if BAC's stock closes above $40.00 on the last trading day before expiration, so tendering could mean selling below market value. The offer is also subject to numerous other conditions, including financing, that may not be satisfied.
Can shareholders withdraw shares they have already tendered?
Yes. Shareholders who have tendered can withdraw their shares at any time before the offer expires, following the procedure in Tutanota's offering documents. The offer is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on May 31, 2024, unless extended.
Why might the offer's payment be delayed?
Tutanota can extend the offer for successive periods of 45 to 180 days at its discretion. Any extension would push back the payment date beyond the original May 31, 2024 expiration.
What should investors do if they receive a mini-tender offer?
Investors should check current market prices for their shares, consult a broker or financial advisor, and be cautious before acting. Mini-tender offers for less than 5% of shares are not subject to many of the SEC's standard disclosure and procedural protections.

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