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JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 7, 2005)

Filed January 7, 2005For Securities:JPMJPM-PCJPM-PDJPM-PKJPM-PLJPM-PMJPM-PJAMJBVYLD

Summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced a significant strategic move on January 7, 2005, by entering into a definitive agreement to acquire Vastera, Inc. Vastera is a company specializing in global trade management solutions. This acquisition is set to be conducted at a price of $3.00 per share, valuing the transaction at approximately $129 million.

Key Highlights

  • 1JPMorgan Chase Bank signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vastera, Inc.
  • 2Vastera, Inc. is a provider of global trade management solutions.
  • 3The acquisition price is $3.00 per share.
  • 4The total estimated value of the acquisition is approximately $129 million.
  • 5This filing (8-K) includes a press release detailing the transaction as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 6The report is filed under Regulation FD Disclosure (Item 7.01).

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing announces a material event for JPMorgan Chase & Co. Specifically, it discloses the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Vastera, Inc., in accordance with Regulation FD.

Vastera, Inc. is a provider of global trade management solutions. This suggests the acquisition is aimed at expanding JPMorgan Chase's capabilities or offerings in international trade services.

The acquisition is valued at approximately $129 million, with an offer price of $3.00 per share for Vastera, Inc.

The definitive agreement was announced on January 7, 2005, which is also the date the 8-K filing was made.